Author Nancy Baldiga, CPA interviewed over 50 women — including human resource directors and managing partners — to see what their firms were doing to ensure staff retention and advancement of women CPAs.
The observations, reflections and recommendations on how accountants can promote their talents and how their firms and organizations can promote their talented staff are equally applicable to Canadian CAs, both female and male, whether an employee or an employer.
The second edition of this unique guidebook includes real-world suggestions, tips and ideas on:
- Utilizing innate skills for practice development.
- Effective networking.
- Positive mentoring.
- Changing the business model to promote talent.
- Addressing the culture.
- Developing flexible work arrangements.
- Plus — advice for young women accountants.
Promoting Your Talent
Chapters include:
Chapter 1: Making the Case
Chapter 2: Flexible Work Arrangements
Chapter 3: Practice Development
Chapter 4: Networking, Leadership Development and the Path to Partnership
Chapter 5: Mentoring
Chapter 6: Strategic Plans and Culture Change
Chapter 7: A Recipe for Success