22 stories about "Professionalism" found in our online archive

A person is on their phone on social media with a laptop and coffee cup in the background.
Guest Columns

Professional social media etiquette

The dos and don’ts of social media for modern day professionals

by Jess Schultz

There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media ...There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media networking now as a student and future professional! But this requires a bit of professional ...

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A person is drafting an email at a laptop.
Guest Columns

What does your email say about you?

Use digital communication with finesse

by Sherrell Steele

Did you know that your email serves as a marker of your professionalism? It’s true! How you craft an email sends a message about ...Did you know that your email serves as a marker of your professionalism? It’s true! How you craft an email sends a message about your attention to detail, your credibility, and your preparedness. When composing an email, begin with: ...

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Two business professionals are bumping closed fists. The person on the left has long red nails, a silver watch, and a grey long sleeve. The person on the right is wearing a dark grey suit jacket.
Stories

Fist bumps and elbow taps

As life slowly returns to “normal” and students head back to campus, we could all use a refresher on how to be a great event attendee

by Capitalize Magazine

Life is slowly returning to “normal,” and “normal” for business students often includes attending events. If you’ve never been to a networking or recruitment ...Life is slowly returning to “normal,” and “normal” for business students often includes attending events. If you’ve never been to a networking or recruitment event before or you’re feeling a little rusty because it’s been a while, you might ...

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Archives

Effective time management: Why it is important at any stage of life

Three professionals—a recent successful Common Final Examination writer, a mid-career CPA raising a young family, and a retired CPA—provide insights into how they optimize the use of their time

by Quinta Iticka

24 hours. That’s how much time everyone gets in a day regardless of age, gender, or status. Once those hours slip away, it is ...24 hours. That’s how much time everyone gets in a day regardless of age, gender, or status. Once those hours slip away, it is impossible to get them back. And because time is so finite, it is precious and ...

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Online Exclusives

Is this burnout?

Three CPAs discuss burnout in the CPA profession and methods for overcoming it

by Sarah Maludzinski

When Brian Chu, a current CPA candidate working on his practical experience, realized his increased stress and loss of motivation early in the COVID-19 ...When Brian Chu, a current CPA candidate working on his practical experience, realized his increased stress and loss of motivation early in the COVID-19 pandemic might actually be burnout, he knew he had to take action. “If I’m honest, ...

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Shafana Mitha; Theresa Jang; Mina Church
Features

A diversity and inclusion primer

Diversity and inclusion are more than an HR policy—they are part of an organization’s fabric. But what does this look like in action?

by Sarah Maludzinski

Diversity and inclusion sounds like one of those HR phrases that may be an organizational “nice to have,” but isn’t necessarily a must have. ...Diversity and inclusion sounds like one of those HR phrases that may be an organizational “nice to have,” but isn’t necessarily a must have. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Diversity and inclusion should be fundamental to an ...

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Your job-search secret weapon
Guest Columns

Your job-search secret weapon

Job competition can be fierce these days, but luckily you can reach for a secret weapon: your soft skills!

by Melissa Maschke

It seems now, more than ever, competition for jobs is fierce, and people can feel overwhelmed by all the different job search advice. One ...It seems now, more than ever, competition for jobs is fierce, and people can feel overwhelmed by all the different job search advice. One secret weapon to increase your chances of success in the job market is to highlight ...

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Guest Columns

Practices to cultivate resilience

Developing your resilience during the good times can increase your ability to face life’s inevitable bad times. How do you build a practice that works for you?

by Sheri Thibeau

Life is full of challenges. Being human means no one gets through life unscathed. We all experience stress, adversity, tragedy, and loss. One way ...Life is full of challenges. Being human means no one gets through life unscathed. We all experience stress, adversity, tragedy, and loss. One way we can learn to ride the waves of pain and challenge—instead of drowning in the ...

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Kelsey MacLeod
Stories

Volunteering: It’s more than a section on your resume

Kelsey MacLeod, a CPA Education Foundation award recipient, shares how she leveled up her skills through giving back

by Nike Fabiyi

Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of ...Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of the J Lorne Baxter FCPA, FCA Memorial Scholarship. How did Kelsey make her application stand ...

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External Publications

“Canadianize” your resume while highlighting your international credentials
by Quinta Iticka

A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should ...A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should pique the recruiter’s interest in order to secure a job interview. The Canadian resume format ...

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