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Why are Soft Skills Important in a Modern Accounting Firm?
It may come as a surprise that the term “soft skills” has its roots in the military—a psychologist named Dr. Paul Whitmore worked closely with the U.S. Army in the 1960s to help distinguish these people-oriented skills from more tactical, hands-on skills, like weapons handling or map reading. However, there’s a reason the term was coined in the first place: Even in high-stakes and high-pressure environments, the ways people lead, communicate, and work with others can make all the difference.
Why are Soft Skills Important in a Modern Accounting Firm?
It may come as a surprise that the term “soft skills” has its roots in the military—a psychologist named Dr. Paul Whitmore worked closely with the U.S. Army in the 1960s to help distinguish these people-oriented skills from more tactical, hands-on skills, like weapons handling or map reading. However, there’s a reason the term was coined in the first place: Even in high-stakes and high-pressure environments, the ways people lead, communicate, and work with others can make all the difference.
CPA Job Description: Everything You Need to Know
Learn about what should be in a staff accountant job description, including qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and hard skills needed for this role.
Why Accountants are Quitting (and How to Stop Them)
Accounting is a thriving industry that promises plenty of career opportunities and even long-term job security for accounting professionals. However,
An Accounting Firm’s Guide on How to Build and Grow a Client Base
Discover the key accounting skills every firm owner must master to lead a successful business and drive growth in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Everything You Should Know About Outsourcing Models for Accounting
Whether or not your practice has tried offshoring, this definitive list of accounting outsourcing models will help you cut through
Leadership 101: Staff Development Tips for Accounting Firms
These accounting staff development tips can help prepare your team members for leadership roles with the necessary skillsets to fulfill your firm’s vision.
What It Takes to Be a Firm Owner: Essential Accounting Skills
Discover the key accounting skills every firm owner must master to lead a successful business and drive growth in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Engagement Letter Do’s and Don’ts for Accounting
Learn ways to protect your clients, ensure mutual understanding, and minimize the risk of disputes through crafting quality accounting engagement letters.
Top 8 Advisory Services Offered by CPA Firms
Learn about the different accounting advisory services that CPA firms offer, including budgeting, investing, tax planning, accounting tech stack, and more.
An Accounting Firm’s Definitive Guide to Offering Fractional CFO Services
Over 15,000 new business applications are filed daily in the U.S., and as these businesses grow, their financials become more