MNCPA Footnote: Leadership
Overcome the martyrdom of the profession -
June/July 2022
Here are changes that can help curb death by a thousand paper cuts in your A&A practice.
Managing your EX (employee experience) -
June/July 2022
In a tight labor market, the employee experience becomes a major part of your recruitment and retention strategy. Employers must define and articulate what makes them stand out from other employers.
How to fix the leaky CPA pipeline -
August/September 2022
Additional recruitment efforts won’t resolve staffing shortages if retention issues aren’t fixed first.
We can never go back to before -
May 2021
Now is the time to start thinking about a different normal in the workplace. The future of retaining — and recruiting — staff may depend on it.
Refresh your leaders with sabbaticals -
October/November 2022
Increasing numbers of employers are offering sabbatical leave to combat burnout and inspire employee retention. Read about the experiences of MNCPA members who have taken sabbaticals.
Can we have the best of both worlds? -
June/July 2021
Hybrid work may be a win-win for employees and employers.
What is ESG? -
June/July 2021
One acronym has quickly risen to the top of many C-suite and board agendas in the past year: ESG, or environmental, social and governance.
Take care of yourself, each other -
August 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
We all have our CPA stories -
May 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Going beyond the basics -
May 2020
Your organization may have a good foundation for diversity, equity and inclusion, but what's next?
Giving thanks in trying times -
November 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
How can you take constructive action understanding Minnesota Nice, diversity, equity and inclusion? -
August 2021
What steps can you take regarding niceness at work? This article provides you with insights to help you be further educated and action items to help you going forward.
Get ahead of the ‘great resignation’ -
September 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Increase your emotional intelligence to increase your emotional well-being -
December 2022/January 2023
Emotional intelligence is being in touch with your own feelings and the feelings of others, enough that you are effective in both your communication and your persuasive ability.
The life and times of a networking zealot -
October 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Todd Koch, Distinguished Service Award -
October 2021
Todd Koch has earned the MNCPA’s highest honor given to a member, the Distinguished Service Award.
Scott Kadrlik, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October 2021
Scott Kadrlik is the recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which honors those who have volunteered with the organization for five years and provided leadership or significant contributions.
Masha Yevzelman, Friend of the Profession -
October 2021
Masha Yevzelman is the recipient of the MNCPA Friend of the Profession award, which recognizes non-CPAs who provide exceptional support to the CPA profession and/or MNCPA.
How to prevent turnover when introducing your ‘new normal’ -
October 2021
It’s time to prepare for a long-anticipated but more gradual shift to the workplace of the future.
Entering a positive work culture | Business Perspective -
April/May 2023
Paige Batcha, CPA with Versique Search & Consulting shares her story.
A year of lessons, reflections; adapting in the time of COVID -
February/March 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Beyond the numbers: The power of executive presence for finance professionals -
April/May 2023
You work hard to understand complex financial models, analyze data and make informed decisions that drive business success. But have you ever considered the importance of your executive presence?
In the season of thanks, here are mine -
November 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Ready to be a healthier human? -
November 2021
Prioritize yourself so you can unleash your leadership potential.
Let’s all do our part! -
December 2021/January 2022
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
CPA firms: Expect the unexpected -
December 2021/January 2022
Don’t forget to incorporate the BOA rules into your succession-planning discussion. Doing so will help you to avoid complications, especially if non-CPA owners are involved.
Flexibility and the workplace of the future: What does that mean? -
February/March 2021
Here’s the bottom line as you prepare to lead the workplace of the future: Creating flexibility by design gives your organization a better chance of success than allowing flexibility with ambiguity.
Acknowledging the good in challenging times -
April 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Dan Kidney, Volunteer Excellence Award -
October 2021
Dan Kidney is a recipient of the Volunteer Excellence Award, which recognizes members who have served as a volunteer for at least five years and provided significant contributions to the MNCPA.
Ann Etter, Outstanding Contributor Award -
October 2021
Ann Etter is the recipient of the Outstanding Contributor Award, which honors those whose volunteer contributions to MNCPA programs bolster the success of members and the profession.
Marjorie Heap, Excellence in Professional Development Award -
October 2021
Marjorie Heap is the recipient of the Excellence in Professional Development Award. The award recognizes members who develop unique MNCPA educational programming.
Communication drives everything -
February/March 2022
Adapt your communication style to meet others where they are.
5 ways empathetic leadership can make digital transformation real -
October/November 2022
Being more empathetic will not only help companies rebound from the last two years, it will also enable them to find their authentic voice and become an unstoppable force in technology and business.
The power of a new day -
December 2022/January 2023
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Addressing the frogs in your life -
December 2019/January 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
The kids are alright -
December 2019/January 2020
Sixteen accounting students share their thoughts and expectations for the future of the profession and their respective careers.
She said/she said -
December 2019/January 2020
We sat down to chat with a mentor and mentee from Deloitte about how both people can benefit from the relationship and experience of mentoring.
Generation who cares? -
February/March 2020
Do generational differences really matter? Consider these thoughts to address the situation in your office.
4 tactics for effective change management in the multigenerational workplace -
April 2020
Managers are progressively tasked with mastering change management. Success depends on how well finance leaders support these changes within their teams.
The importance of empowerment -
June/July 2020
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Leadership in a changing world -
October 2020
Many CPAs are wondering how to continue leading effectively and inclusively in this new work situation. Keep reading for ways you can lead with intention and help your team continue to do its best.
Embracing the ‘silver’ -
December 2020/January 2021
Get insight and news from MNCPA leadership about the organization and professional issues.
Advancement of women in public accounting -
December 2020/January 2021
Women continue to be underrepresented in the leadership of public accounting firms and are not progressing to the top of the profession at the same rate as their male counterparts.
Katie Gabriel, from auctioneer podium to MNCPA board chair -
April 2021
The new board chair sat down with us to talk about her career, what drives her personally and where she sees the accounting profession heading in the future.
Complexity and rapid rates of change — CPAs know both -
October 2021
Who better than a CPA to serve as a subject-matter expert and influence decision-makers, while also building your sphere of influence and growing your professional network?
How to keep your best leaders -
April/May 2024
Turnover rates are still high in comparison to prepandemic levels. Attracting and retaining top talent continues to be a major concern in most industries, with no end in sight.
How to keep your best leaders -
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Turnover rates are still high in comparison to prepandemic levels. Attracting and retaining top talent continues to be a major concern in most industries, with no end in sight.
