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  • Feb 22, 2023

    Leadership skills every accountant should have

    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.
  • Oct 03, 2022

    How CPAs can benefit from developing executive presence

    For accounting professionals who want to advance their careers, it's crucial to develop an executive presence.
  • Sep 08, 2022

    KPMG donates $25,000 to Ohio CPA Foundation

    The Ohio CPA Foundation is the recipient of a $25,000 investment from KPMG U.S. Foundation Inc., recognizing the impact the foundation is making in the state of Ohio.
  • Sep 08, 2022

    OSCPA signs letter requesting recognition of accounting in STEM program list

    The Ohio Society of CPAs has signed a letter along with the AICPA and more than 45 other state societies to request that several Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes be added to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) STEM Designated Degree Program List.
  • Aug 18, 2022

    How public speaking can help you get to the next level in your career

    Projecting the image of a leader and someone who has the confidence and capability to take on more responsibility can be possible.
  • Aug 18, 2022

    Power of Change Honoree: Annie Yoder on the value of mentorship

    When Annie Yoder, CPA, would tell her mother about her plans to change the world, her mom would always have the same response, “Worry about your back yard first.”
  • Aug 11, 2022

    PODCAST: Why CPAs need to strengthen their public speaking skills

    While public speaking can send chills down any professional’s spine, one expert says it’s a skill that shouldn’t be overlooked. “CPAs find themselves in public speaking situations all the time,” said Eileen Smith, founder of SpokeSmith. “Every time you speak up in a meeting, meet with a client, or make a presentation to the big boss, CPAs are putting their public speaking skills to work.”
  • Jul 14, 2022

    AICPA seeks feedback on overhauled CPA exam

    The American Institute of CPAs is asking for feedback on an exposure draft of the redesigned Uniform CPA Exam.
  • Apr 03, 2022

    Not Your Typical CPA: Unconventional Accounting Careers

    Are you aware of how diverse your opportunities are? Check out some exciting job opportunities that take you far beyond the land of taxes, budgets, and management.
  • Feb 23, 2022

    Are Your Communication Skills Helping or Hurting Your Team?

    Communication: It is fundamental in all facets of life. As important as it is, most of us rarely give much thought to this so-called soft skill.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Attracting diverse students takes connection, practice

    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.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    A message to women graduates: Ask for what you’re worth

    In her recent commencement speech to Barnard College, Abby Wambach touched on all of these points, but she also emphasized something else to the class of young women: ask for what you’re worth.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    When companies get happiness wrong

    It’s in the best interest of your company to keep you happy at work. Happy employees mean higher productivity and less turnover, but according to a recent article, many employers are relying on the physical surroundings of their space to keep their staff happy.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Creating employee loyalty means creating engagement

    Through network connections, eager recruiters and a quick search on Monster.com, it’s easy for staff to learn about job opportunities outside of your company.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Giving clear feedback in the moment

    Offering constructive criticism can be awkward. Sometimes the receiver doesn’t handle criticism well, and other times the giver butchers the delivery.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Is neurodiversity the next big thing in D&I?

    An accounting firm reports that embracing this dimension of diversity has sparked greater innovation, improved manager leadership, strengthened pride among employees and highlighted the firm’s purpose.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    ACLA program begins in Columbus

    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.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Forensic accounting: It's complicated

    What do you think of when you hear the term "forensic accountant"?
  • Jul 31, 2020

    How women can establish their executive presence

    Professional woman are faced with a unique amount of scrutiny, especially as they climb the ladder to senior leadership roles.
  • Jul 31, 2020

    Surefire ways to lose future leaders

    As another class of accounting students graduate this month from universities around the state, profession leaders should reevaluate how they will engage with their new office colleagues