Professional development

After a decade-long effort by holders of the personal financial specialist credential, aspiring candidates can be tested on investments, retirement plans and other areas.

Plus, LeaseCrunch announces webinar on lease changes and remeasurements; and other accounting technology updates.

The process of becoming a remote partner isn't much different from the traditional path — but it may take a little extra effort.

Some remote partners act as a beachhead in new markets, allowing access to clients far beyond a firm's local geography.

The first class members of the AICPA and NASBA's pilot Experience, Learn & Earn program are completing their inaugural semester.

Experts share what young accountants should look for in a firm and how to approach their careers.

Besides a negative outlook on work-life balance, comp and career development questions are driving people away from the auditing profession.

Experts highlight tech savviness and strong communication as key skills for early-career accountants.

The reality is that traditional 'one and done' software training is insufficient.

A growing number of CEOs have been attaining the CFO job, with a record number of them reaching the top rung at the biggest companies last year.

Plus, LeaseCrunch offers webinar on GASB 87, 96; and other accounting technology news.

Zach Donah, the new CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, has big plans for the organization.

A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.

The National Pipeline Advisory Group is collecting responses from college students and accounting professionals to better address the talent shortage.

The lack of help means current accountants' hours and workloads can be grueling, upping the odds of mistakes and burnout.

You need a method to retain your staff, even for a little longer, so your firm doesn't get stuck when someone leaves.

AICPA chair Okorie Ramsey dives into how accounting firms can make the most of this important recruiting and career development tool, and the benefits it offers for both mentee and mentor.

It's not just the 150-hour rule for obtaining a CPA license that may be the culprit for the talent shortage, according to an academic study.

Plus, Sovos debuts Compliance Cloud for tax compliance and regulatory reporting; and other accounting tech news.

Plus, LeaseCrunch offers webinar on ASC 842 basics; and other accounting technology news.