Jan 19, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management
As CPAs, we enter 2026 carrying the weight of tax and audit deadlines, not to mention keeping up with the ever-evolving regulations. But leadership isn’t just about managing compliance, it’s about creating capacity for what truly moves the needle. This year, what are...
Jan 12, 2026 | Business, Leadership
Financial compliance work is, at its core, a disciplined process for gathering and organizing data. On its own, however, data has limited value. The real value comes from the professional judgement applied to that information. A useful analogy is healthcare. A...
Dec 15, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance, Personal Management
As the calendar winds down, professionals everywhere find themselves reflecting not only on goals achieved but also on the deeper meaning of this season. The end of the year is more than a checkpoint on a timeline – it’s a powerful reminder of resilience,...
Dec 8, 2025 | Business, Leadership
Our inbred fear response is well-known: when confronted with a perceived danger, our mind and body prepare to fight, flee or freeze. A fairly recent discovery is an additional response called fawning – placating or appeasing to neutralize the threat. While we...
Dec 1, 2025 | Business, Leadership
As year-end approaches, we often find ourselves in survival mode – juggling deadlines, client demands, and the whirlwind of the holiday season. It’s tempting to shelve strategic planning until “things calm down.” But here’s the truth: strategy isn’t a luxury...