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Aug 11, 2022
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.”
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Apr 03, 2022
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.
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Feb 23, 2022
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
Offering constructive criticism can be awkward. Sometimes the receiver doesn’t handle criticism well, and other times the giver butchers the delivery.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
What do you think of when you hear the term "forensic accountant"?
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Jul 31, 2020
Professional woman are faced with a unique amount of scrutiny, especially as they climb the ladder to senior leadership roles.
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Jul 31, 2020
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
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Jul 31, 2020
As Silicon Valley continues to deal with increased scrutiny (looking at you Facebook and Uber), their hiring practices are under the microscope, too.
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Jul 31, 2020
A new OSCPA opportunity in the greater Cleveland area might be a game changer for underrepresented high school students interested in business and accounting.
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Jul 31, 2020
FloQast co-founder and CEO Michael Whitmire said his company has succeeded by hiring well and allowing their people to build the culture.
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Jul 31, 2020
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.
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Jul 31, 2020
Your group project is stalled. Your meetings never get anything accomplished. Your team can’t agree on a course of action. Although it might not seem obvious, the underlying cause of these problems could be a lack of influence.
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Jul 31, 2020
Stability and a path to success drew Dustin Canterbury to the accounting profession after a career in the Air Force as a payload master.
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Jul 31, 2020
It can be tough to catch up at work after a weeklong vacation, much less after years of being out of the workforce. Those who have done so say it’s important to find activities that keep you involved in the profession.