Continuing education for architects and engineers
The hectic pace of tax season slows down dramatically during the summer months. That makes it the best time to focus on processes and upgrades inside the office. Maybe your filing system needs a bit of an update. Or maybe the whole accounting team could use a software refresher course or continuing education credits. Wherever…
Accounting software is the cornerstone of every CPA firm. Some names are practically legends in the industry, and for good reason. They consistently earn high marks for integration, ease of use and improved workflow. Which packages are tops in the industry right now? Drake, Intuit Pro Series and ATX. Here’s how they stack up. Series…
Every architect knows that learning is a career-long pursuit, and continuing education is part of the package deal. For Rhode Island architects, professional development is regulated by the Board of Examination and Registration of Architects. In 2014, the official rules and regulations for Rhode Island Registered Architects were amended to include provisions that align with…
Some land surveyor challenges and solutions are almost universal and some arise when new technology makes more precise mapping possible. Land surveyor continuing education helps keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date, which is why it’s a standard part of licensing requirements. If it’s time again for you to earn more professional…
Learning what’s new and retaining what’s still relevant: that’s the purpose of the PDH Academy CPA continuing education course, Changes You Need to Know – The 2017 FASB Review. This is a 16 CPE hour course that’s new for this year. It covers new FASB statements, new developments and those on the horizon, issues that…
Mike Morrison is a leading training and change management consultant who specializes in increasing employee engagement through performance. We recently sat down with Mike to hear his thoughts on setting training goals, establishing training structures, and getting trainees’ buy-in regarding the value of the additional education. Tell us a bit about your background. Why did…
If you’ve been an accountant for long enough, you can probably relate. There’s a client who brings along just as many troubles as payments for services rendered. Is the CPA/client relationship worth saving? Oftentimes, no. Not every accountant and client can work out a disagreement, and not every client should be saved at all cost.…
CPAs aren’t usually known for their marketing chops. Numbers are your game, but marketing keeps clients coming through the door. Unfortunately, without the right skills, your messaging could fall flat. What’s an accountant to do? It’s simple, really. Marketing isn’t inherently hard, it’s just different from your usual work. Here are several tips for working…
With great power comes great responsibility. That widely-used quote with its mysterious origins applies to 1700s French politicians, American web-slinging superheroes, and engineers in nearly every field. When a person has the power to make life better, by default they can also make life much worse. That’s why engineering ethics are an important component…
Alphabetically speaking, the first four states in the U.S. have a quick and pain-free path to CPA continuing education. They might not be close in vicinity, but Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Arkansas have similar CE requirements for CPAs. Fortunately, PDH Academy can conveniently meet most, if not all, of your requirements for professional development hours.…