Career advancement

If you want to grow, come up with a goal of where you would like to be in five years, and then decide on a first step toward that goal.

The CEO of Baldwin CPAs on adaptability, local roots and remembering what it was like when you first started out.

What are the main factors driving finance employees to leave their jobs?

Baker Tilly is using artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, making it an invaluable tool to empower its professionals and accelerate their work.

The 2023 Accounting MOVE Project report focuses on how women can navigate the shifting workplace in the accounting profession.

The Maryland Association of CPAs highlighted three outstanding members, plus multiple firms as C-level leaders, and other firm and personnel news from across the country.

The chief of CLA shares the importance of empathy, authenticity and drive.

For the head of Top 100 Firm Schellman, leadership starts with self-aware people who don't hesitate to challenge the status quo — or their leader.

Jim Meade will succeed Jeff Drummonds at the Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm in 2024.

Promoting a top performer doesn't always guarantee they'll stay — ADP's Nela Richardson shares how to navigate these transitions better.

The ADP Research Institute released a report on how worker promotions can affect businesses and employee retention and debuted a new index for tracking employee motivation and commitment.

The CEO of Grant Thornton shares the importance of recognizing your own mistakes and keeping an open mind.

The managing partner of Market Street Partners — now heading into a major merger with Smith + Howard — says accounting firms are ripe for a fresh approach.

The chair and senior partner of PwC shares why it's important for firms to have their employees' backs.

KPMG partner Christina Aspell will lead the Maryland association's board; Dean Dorton consolidates in Raleigh; and other firm and personnel news.

The rising cost of higher education raises the question of where to get a degree. This study examines the educational backgrounds of C-suite executives in the top firms.

The managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors is paving the way for future accounting leaders to pursue non-traditional careers.

Look at the resumes of the tax partners you aspire to become and make the necessary changes in your career path.

Creating clear, flexible pathways for advancement empowers accountants to envision their growth beyond the traditional structure.

Becoming a partner is the next step in the evolution of your career.