Career advancement

The CEO of Top 50 Firm Cherry Bekaert advises accounting leaders to listen carefully — and keep pushing, no matter what happens.

The Aprio CEO shares why he changed his firm's name — and his own — and the importance of unlearning.

The PE pioneer and head of Eisner Advisory Group shares his mantra: 'Be curious, and have respect for everybody'

KPMG's CEO shares his path to leadership, and his priorities at the helm of the Big Four firm.

Amy Vetter talks about her new book, "Disconnect to Connect," as well as the need to understand your own story -- so that you can then rewrite it.

Plus, PrimeGlobal launches a member platform; Adams Brown opens a new office in Little Rock; and other firm and personnel news.

Plus, Traphagen shaves for charity; YPTC named four new regional directors; and other firm and people news from across the profession.

The CAQ and Everfi celebrate the launch of a digital curriculum designed to attract more diversity into the accounting profession.

The Top 10 Firm announced a new summer internship program for high school students to gain leadership and career opportunities.

IMA chief Jeff Thomson reflects on the changes in the profession over the past decades, and what he sees ahead.

With the war for talent only getting fiercer, firms need to have clear career paths for employees who are not licensed.

Learning how to connect with other professionals is an essential skill for accountants.

Recognize success patterns and be accountable to yourself and your team.

Accounting's most influential outline how the profession can better attract new talent.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "The profession is having trouble attracting new talent, in general and CPA exam candidates in particular. Why do you think that is?"

Paul Oliveira will take the helm of the New England-based Top 100 Firm in January.

Accounting's most influential share whether they would make the same choice to enter the profession today.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "If you were a young person starting your career today, would you pursue the same career? Why or why not?"

Do you want to accelerate through your career, be constantly challenged, have lots of mobility, and be paid higher? If so, good for you. Just know you'll probably have to work longer hours.

The more you prepare, the greater your chances of impressing your interviewers and getting a job offer.