I write about NIL deals, money, taxes, careers & all things accounting. 

Accounting is far more interesting in practice than a textbook. There’s another level of learning that happens when we can see accounting...

Goals sound good. They excite us. They also scare us. Once you understand that goal setting & accountability go together, it's easy!

How much money does college sports generate? With ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights, and marketing, the NCAA makes well over...

If you're studying for the CPA exam for hours and still not learning anything, here's my CPA exam tips for multiple choice questions.

A lot of candidates worry about exam stress and how to manage it. They're also looking for advice on how to bounce back after failing...

An LLC is a business structure that's separate from the owner(s). Get help choosing the right business structure or form your LLC online.

A common question I get from CPA candidates is how to deal with test anxiety and CPA exam stress. Outside of the topics tested on the...

Employees and People Managers: Authentic leadership always wins. Speaking the truth, even when it stings, can change someone’s career. I

If you're reading this it must be because another score release has arrived and you failed the CPA exam. When candidates get those 2-page...

Access and analyze the components of a public 10-K financial report for lending, investing, and regulatory analysis.

"71% of black CPA candidates & accounting students don't take the CPA exam out of FEAR.” Because they think it’s too hard or too expensive. 

Employees don’t quit companies - they quit people, usually bad managers or toxic environments created by toxic people.  Resign gracefully.

I had the pleasure of once again having my career advice featured in Forbes a few weeks ago - 3 interview questions to find your dream job..

July 1, 2020 was a great day for CPA candidates. Even if you’re stressed out about exams right now, NASBA has implemented continuous testing

One day I asked my boss what a polyamide resin was and her response forever changed my career.

I’m actually gonna do this stuff one day. I need to know how this looks in real accounting life.

Here are 3 takeaways small business owners need to learn from the #ChickenSandwichWars:

Good test takers memorize MCQ answers. Knowledgeable CPAs dissect the who/what/where/when/why/how of accounting issues.

Any life experience that leads you to rediscover who you really are is worth the pressure and pain endured to get there.

You must be open to hearing the feedback that will make you better.