Please Don’t Go: How to Retain Your Top Talent
As turnover rates rise in the accounting industry, more firms are starting to discuss ways to engage employees to retain their best people. 3 initiatives to improve employee retention.
Increasing the Value of Your Business: How to Remove Gender Bias From the Equation
Change your thinking about building a growth-oriented business so that gender bias is no longer a factor in acquiring capital.
2019 Best Public Accounting Firms for Women and Best Firms for Equity Leadership
Announcing the 2019 Accounting MOVE Project Best CPA Firms for Women and for Equity Leadership where women make up at least 33% of partners and principals.
The Challenges of Working from Home: Personality Traits
Whether you like it or not, personality plays a substantial role in determining whether working from home is a good fit for you as an individual. Let’s talk about some necessary qualities you’ll need in order to work from home efficiently.
AFWA’s Benefit to Small Businesses
I’ve been fortunate to follow in the footsteps of women business owners and strong female leadership. This Sunday is Mother’s Day and I am forever grateful for the examples my mother and grandmother set for me by operating their own businesses. My mother is still working at age 78 and is a sole proprietor of [...]
Chart Your Own Path: My Experience in Accounting
I have been blessed by being able to make changes when needed and being a female in the accounting professional has worked well for our family. Each individual’s path is different. Now, grab that new pen and fresh pad of paper, and chart your own path!
Remote Control: How to Make Telecommuting Work for Your Team
Telecommuting and remote work arrangements are fast-becoming the norm at many companies. Internet connectivity and mobility have left managers with few reasons to flat-out say “no” to staff requests for a telecommuting option.
Retirement in the Age of Technology
The definition of retirement has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Lifestyle choices and preferences, along with increased life expectancy, have changed the expectations of each generation in each stage of life.
To My 20 Year-Old Self: Advice for Young Accounting and Finance Professionals
Members of LEAP reached out to their own mentors to ask "What would you tell your 20 year old self about your career ahead?" or "What advice would you have for young professionals entering the accounting and finance industry today?"
How to Negotiate Salary: Without sounding entitled
The most important thing to remember, is ask! Instead of begrudging walking into work every day believing you deserve more, use your voice and ask. Easier said than done? Maybe. AFWA LEAP has some tips for approaching the conversation.