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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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Writing an efficient work-related message is easier said than done. To ensure your emails work rather than waste time, this article offers some tips.
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Walking the talk on quality control
This article discusses several ways you can ensure that quality control is central to firm operations.
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This article discusses the importance of active listening and includes an exercise to do with your team.
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This article shares five principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes.
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The most common public-speaking mistakes—and how to avoid them
In this article, three experienced public speakers share common mistakes people make and identify ways to avoid them.
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Test your skills at managing conflict and learn best practices.
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Leadership tips for introverts
This article provides tips for introverted leaders for networking, leading teams, speaking up at meetings, and raising your profile.
Article Influence Foundational
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This article shares six simple ideas to improve your firm’s feedback.
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How to increase CPAs’ happiness on the job
This article discusses three factors that have the most impact on employees well-being: having hope, a calling, and autonomy.
Article Motivating & inspiring Advanced
When to Conduct Audits Under PCAOB Standards and GAAS
This article clarifies when it is appropriate to conduct audits under PCAOB standards and under generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
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