Sep 14, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance
For years, the accounting profession has focused on becoming more efficient. Don’t get me wrong, efficiency matters. Technology is helping us automate work, analyze information and do more in less time. But efficiency alone isn’t going to build the firms we want for...
Aug 31, 2026 | Business, Leadership
Success has a way of reinforcing what already works. You become known for your technical expertise, your ability to solve problems, your attention to detail, or simply your ability to get things done. Those skills create opportunities. They build your reputation. They...
Aug 17, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance, Personal Management
Over the last week, I’ve had conversations with three very different people: an accountant, a designer, and a business owner. Different professions. Different work. Different perspectives. And yet, each conversation eventually came back to the same question: “What...
Aug 3, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance
Technical expertise has been the foundation of the accounting profession. And it should be. It’s the knowledge, accuracy, and judgment CPAs bring to their work that make this profession one of the most trusted. But the world around us is changing. Technology is making...
Jul 20, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance
When we talk about trust in our profession, we usually think about our clients or the integrity of the work we do. And that’s appropriate. CPAs have long been recognized as one of the most trusted professions, and that’s something worth protecting. But...