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The Top Seven Issues Facing
Young Professionals
Presented by:
Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
CEO
Maryland Association of CPAs
Business Learning institute
2. Moderator: Tom Hood
âąâŻ Named as fourth Most Influential in
Accounting by Accounting Today Magazine
âąâŻ Top 150 Influencer by Linked-In
âąâŻ Top 25 Influencers in Learning & HR by HR
Examiner
âąâŻ Top 25 Public Accounting Thought Leaders
by CPA Practice Adviser
âąâŻ Working on Learning Management with
AICPA/CPA2Biz, Cloud Curriculum,
Performance Management /XBRL,
Leadership & Generations
Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA
CEO
MACPA www.macpa.org
Business Learning Institute
(BLI) www.blionline.org
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhood/
5. Our research methodology #MBSN
MACPA NewYoung Professional Network collaborating to identify issues
6. Top Seven Issues - 2012
1.⯠Information overload (including accounting and tax
complexity)
2.⯠Work / life balance
3.⯠Generational issues and communications (including
upper management not sharing knowledge with the
younger generation)
4.⯠Developing networking skills
5.⯠Keeping up with technology -- especially the cloud
6.⯠Finding career guidance
7.⯠Understanding social media beneïŹts
CPA Success blog post http://cpa.tc/1ef
7. Top Seven Issues - 2008
1.⯠Bridging the "gap" between college and the "real
world."
2.⯠Under-developed skill sets (see more below).
3.⯠Work-life balance.
4.⯠Limited networking opportunities.
5.⯠Intimidation from bosses (partners and CFOs).
6.⯠CPA exam (time, support, information).
7.⯠Lack of a voice within the profession.
CPA Success blog post http://cpa.tc/2w2
10. Work / Life Balance Doesnât Exist
The answer â know thyself & work/life integration
11. Generational Issues
âąâŻ Tone at theTop
âąâŻ Cross generation meetings
âąâŻ Communication with Feedback frequently
âąâŻ Trust & try
âąâŻ Openness
âąâŻ Embrace technology
âąâŻ Build on strengths
12. Generational Issues - Resources
Blog Post http://cpa.tc/2un
Blog Post http://cpa.tc/2vz
Slideshare http://cpa.tc/2w4
Bottom line - Connect & Collaborate
Great ideas can come from anywhere!
13. Networking
âąâŻ Build competency in ânon-sales sellingâ
âąâŻ Use your professional association and CPE events to plan serendipity
âąâŻ Social media (again!)
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19. Tom Hood, CPA.CITP
CEO
Maryland Association of CPAs
Business Learning Institute
(443) 632-2301
E-mail tom@macpa.org
Web http://www.macpa.org
Blog http://www.cpasuccess.com
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