Upskilling to become a more attractive accounting candidate

Posted on Thursday, May 2, 2019 by Gary Hunt

How can entry level accountants get experience when their life situation does not allow for an internship?

The value of CPA and CMA certifications by the numbers

Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2019 by Jessica Salerno

Obtaining an accounting degree is hard, plain and simple. Passing the CPA and CMA exams isn’t any easier.

CPAs in Ohio, elsewhere must meet challenge of change

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 by Gary Hunt

Do small firms and sole practitioners have the skills and knowledge to work with blockchain accounting and cryptocurrency?

Around the web today: The heavy toll of student debt

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2019 by Gary Hunt

Home ownership has declined in recent years and college graduates are increasingly choosing to leave rural communities. Turns out those trends might be related.

The profession isn’t doing enough to support African-American accountants

Posted on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 by Jessica Salerno

A 2017 survey on African-Americans in accounting compared results from 2006 and while improvements were found, a lot needs to change if the profession wants to reflect the diverse communities it serves.

You need more than great accounting skills in your toolbox

Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 by Gary Hunt

Connecting with people remains the true bottom line.

Gen Z likes the look of accounting

Posted on Monday, October 8, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

The report “Make Way for Gen Z: Identifying What Matters Most to the Next Generation," from The International Federation of Accountants polled more than 3,000 individuals from ages 18 to 23 on a wide range of topics, including their own careers.

Gaining experience in and out of the classroom

Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

When I talk to my peers about being an accounting major I get the typical responses that I must be good with “crunching numbers” and enjoy just “sitting behind a desk” and staying to myself. The reality is that half of the skills necessary for the profession are soft skills and business acumen, which are often learned outside of a classroom.

Employers should consider student loan repayment

Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

In looking to attract young people, the key to setting the profession apart from competitors might be how quickly employers embrace helping pay down their employees’ student loans.

‘Fancy’ kids show breaks accounting stereotypes

Posted on Thursday, August 2, 2018 by Gary Hunt

Aside from teaching appropriate table manners and entertaining kids for exactly 23 minutes, here are two reasons "Fancy Nancy" deserves two thumbs up from the accounting world.

XYZ University features OSCPA's pipeline efforts

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2018 by Gary Hunt

Associations and businesses are finding they need to engage Gen Z students at the high school level to give them time to commit their full college career to their specialized degree.

Attracting diverse students takes connection, practice

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

As the profession continues to improve in employing and retaining a diverse workforce, it’s essential to reach diverse students at the secondary education level and the post-secondary education level who are considering accounting.

ACLA program begins in Columbus

Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

ACLA is a professional development opportunity for college students of color to prepare for a successful future in accounting. At OSCPA we talk a lot about building a pipeline of diverse professionals, but just talking isn’t enough.

Nontraditional applicants can aid in building pipeline

Posted on Monday, April 30, 2018 by Jessica Salerno

As Silicon Valley continues to deal with increased scrutiny (looking at you Facebook and Uber), their hiring practices are under the microscope, too.

New opportunity for Cleveland high school students

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 by Gary Hunt

A new OSCPA opportunity in the greater Cleveland area might be a game changer for underrepresented high school students interested in business and accounting.

Best places to work top August news

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2017 by Gary Hunt

OSCPA members were interested in a smorgasbord of news in August, as the topics ranged from the emergence of new skills in education to the latest legislative action.

Firm eyes continued growth with new Akron building

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by Gary Hunt

A national firm seeking a foothold in Northeast Ohio and a longtime Akron firm looking to grow have found both those things together in Akron.

A second act for Tom Hazelbaker, CPA: teaching

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2017 by Gary Hunt

Tom Hazelbaker, CPA, retired and intended to be a grandparent. But instead, four years later he’s teaching full time and enjoying every minute of it.

How to keep CPAs happy at work

Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 by Gary Hunt

Telecommuting, flextime, sabbaticals and job sharing are among the perks companies offer to attract and retain employees, but these appeal primarily to job-oriented individuals.

CPA Voice: CPA exam changes ahead

Posted on Monday, December 19, 2016 by Gary Hunt

In April the CPA exam will undergo a change meant to prepare new CPAs for a world focused more on application, analysis and interpretation.