Talent Management & HR

Feb 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The AICPA and NASBA are proposing changes to the UAA that would help pave the way for states to uniformly adopt an additional pathway for CPA licensure. Ohio was recognized as being the first to adopt legislation that includes licensure pathway and mobility changes.

Feb 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

As the keynote speaker at the Strategic Finance and Accounting Conference on April 17, Jon Lokhorst, CPA, will be sharing ways finance leaders can up their game and bring more value to the organizations they serve through strategic thinking.

Feb 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

You’ve probably heard the advice that firms should hire for soft skills since technical skills are easier to teach. No matter your experience level, here are three skills that require zero talent and can help you become more valuable in your career.

Feb 14, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A new series featuring accountants from each generation to show the similarities and differences they’ve experienced working in the profession. This week, get a glimpse into what it was like to be an accountant as a Baby Boomer in an interview with OSCPA member and retired CPA Greta Russell.

Feb 14, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Do you know an inspirational individual who is paving the way for women leaders? Consider nominating them as a 2025 Power of Change honoree.

Feb 14, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

As businesses embrace hybrid work models, setting clear expectations for remote and in-office staff is essential.

Feb 6, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Finding and retaining talent continues to be one of the greatest management challenges plaguing the accounting profession. But, perhaps, not all the stops have been pulled out quite yet.

May 3, 2024, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

Around the country at the state and national levels, discussions continue to take place about potential licensure improvements that will achieve the collective goal of increasing the number of licensed CPAs entering the accounting profession and increasing the number of experienced CPAs who stay in the accounting profession.

May 2, 2024, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

OSCPA reached out directly last week to Ohio’s 15 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and two U.S. senators to ask them to support legislation that incorporates accounting education into the STEM curricula for K-12 students. This effort is part of OSCPA’s broader goal of increasing the pipeline of future Ohio CPAs.

Apr 25, 2024, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Before Phyllis Seven Harris became a leader in the Cleveland nonprofit sector, she said she was shy and would rarely speak. Over the years, she’s learned a great deal about leadership and making a difference.

Oct 26, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

For Rachel Wojtkun, CPA, some of her most special career moments have family at the core.

Oct 26, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

One CPA said her finance background has allowed her to explore a wide range of roles while also positively impacting others.

Oct 26, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

As diversity and representation in the workforce increase, it’s becoming more imperative, especially for women, to be intentional about different communication styles.

Oct 26, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The cherry on top of being nominated as a Power of Change honoree for Kelli Bernstein, CPA, was finding out her son, also a CPA, had been the one to send in the nomination.

Sep 21, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

While the pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work, Lori Kaiser, CPA, CGMA, MBA, decided to switch up the traditional working model decades ago.

Sep 7, 2023, 17:21 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

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.

May 7, 2023, 18:00 by SEO National

The ability to efficiently oversee finances is a critical function of nonprofit boards. Such organizations face unique regulatory, accounting and reporting requirements to operate both legitimately and optimally.

Feb 23, 2023, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Saying ‘yes’ to new opportunities can mean extra time commitments and stretching your skill set, but the experiences are well worth it, according to Kim Zavislak, CPA, a partner at KPMG US.

Feb 22, 2023, 11:00 by SEO National

Accountants have considerable responsibilities and being a jack of all trades with skills and determination, are exactly what employers look for and you need to accomplish your goals and keep things running smoothly.

Dec 15, 2022, 02:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Sometimes you must take a chance on yourself, said one CPA, and be willing to make mistakes to grow in the long run.