In line with Courtney Kincaid’s blog from May 2, I just want to say that I hate “buzz words.” You know, those business terms that come out of nowhere and then cannot be avoided. I don’t know that I’d ever used the word “robust” other than when I
How Do You Manage Strategy?
Managing strategy is important for any organization, or at least it should be. And much of that strategy today needs to address the ever-increasing level of complexity in the profession and the business world. Now INCPAS has the tool that will help you effectively manage strategy! As
Being re:Source-ful: What’s Your Favorite Book?
One late winter afternoon, when my son Jacob was five-years-old, I accompanied him to his kindergarten round-up. The gymnasium was filled with nervous and excited preschoolers. The principal called a few little ones up on stage to help with her presentation. She wanted to make a point
Who Are This Year’s Best CPAs?
The very first INCPAS Award went to Marshall S. Armstrong, CPA, in 1971. It was the Distinguished Service Award — the Society’s highest honor. And since then, more than 180 others have received an award from the Indiana CPA Society in various categories. That’s an elite group, considering the
Phrases You Love to Hate, But Should (and Will) Embrace
When someone mentions the importance of networking, do you hear – wah, wah (a la Charlie Brown’s teacher)? As a young pro looking to start a professional life in Indianapolis myself seven years ago, I kept hearing, “it’s all who you know … do you go to
Do You Prefer Conferences or Seminars?
Do you know the differences between our 275+ seminars and our 10 conferences? INCPAS seminars are scheduled all over the state of Indiana, generally focusing on one topic, and presented by one speaker. Though we offer 4 hour CPE seminars, the majority are scheduled as an 8-hour
Are You Feeling Happy Today?
I have the most beautiful 2½ year old boy you’ve ever seen. (I know, your kid or grandkid is cute too – just go with me on this.) Each morning, when I head out to work, it is the tiniest bit heartbreaking to say goodbye. Having said
Value Plus – Your Very Own Coupon for CPE
As I get older, I am all about saving money, which means using coupons! Now, I am not one of those extreme coupon shoppers that you watch on TV or dread being behind in the grocery store check-out line. It’s just the philosophy of getting more for
The Busy CPA’s Last Minute Guide to March Madness Office Pools
As of about 7 p.m. on Sunday, the field of 68 teams in the NCAA tournament was set, and March Madness was underway. Cue the office pools, printable brackets, berserk predictions and friendly wagers. If you’re a CPA, the “madness” likely began for you months ago. Busy
Why Are the Soft Skills So Hard?
I have heard for quite some time about the importance of the “soft” skills in professionals at all levels. It seems that lately the importance of these skills is being elevated by partners, senior financial officers and human resource professionals. Recently I was engaged in a conversation