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Assurance

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CPAs are expected to maintain a level of competence to meet the profession’s technical and ethical standards, and provide valuable services to the public, employers and clients. Based on the AICPA Competency Framework: Assurance, these learning resources are designed to help you understand the knowledge and skills necessary to perform high-quality compilation, review, attest, and audit engagements. You’ll also find resources here to support your advisory and consulting engagements.

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Exploring mentorship: A graceful exit

This articles explores how at one midsize Illinois firm, staff members who want to leave the firm receive mentoring assistance as they pursue their career’s next chapter.

Article Coaching & mentoring Advanced

Maintaining independence with nonattest services

This article outlines the independence considerations relevant when performing nonattest services.

Article Ethics, integrity & professionalism

4 tips to persuade talented people to stay

This article provides information on the value of "stay" interviews and provides pointers to keep these interviews on track so your organisation can retain valued...

Article Team building Advanced

Top considerations for 2016 audit cycle

This article highlights key areas auditors need to consider during the 2016 audit cycle

Article Audit Intermediate

How to get—and keep—the best administrative staff

This article presents tips on finding and hiring excellent administrative personnel and keeping them happy once hired.

Article Team building Advanced

3 Steps to Maintain Independence When Preparing Financial Statements

​This blog post discusses three steps to take to maintain independence in a nonattest engagement when you believe attest services will be needed in the future.

Article Ethics, integrity & professionalism

Building trust in the workplace

​Trust within an organization is essential to its success, but trust isn't a given. This article discusses a recent research report and provides tips to build trust.

Article Team building Intermediate

Got a few challenging clients?

This article shares steps you can take to minimize conflict or tension that arises due to miscommunication or other issues.

Article Client retention Foundational

5 phrases established leaders should never say again

This article explores phrases that frustrate and disappoint future leaders and offers alternatives.

Article Communication Foundational

Recruiting the best: What CPAs could learn from college coaches

Accounting recruiters can learn from college coaches, who build relationships with, and are identifying talent early. Learn more in this article.

Article Team building Advanced

The next frontier in data analytics

​This article discusses why CPAs and organizations need to learn to use advanced technology to predict and achieve outcomes.

Article Practice growth Intermediate

How to Present to a Hostile Audience

This article shares some tips on giving a presentation to a tough crowd.

Article Communication Foundational
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