Accounting MOVE Project

01/16/2026

I'm grateful to be part of this important conversation in Insight from the Illinois CPA Society.

In The Business Case for Supporting Caregivers, we explore how caregiving responsibilities are quietly shaping today’s workforce, and why firms that acknowledge and support caregivers are better positioned to retain talent, sustain performance, and build long-term resilience.

This piece looks at the real business implications of caregiving, along with practical ways firms can support people through flexible policies, thoughtful leadership, and a broader definition of what commitment and contribution look like over the course of a career.

Thank you to ICPAS for creating space for this dialogue and for continuing to elevate issues that matter to the profession.

https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/winter-2025/the-business-case-for-supporting-caregivers

As America's population continues to live longer, more professionals are stepping into caregiving roles for aging parents, partners, or other family members—often while managing rigorous careers. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 37 million people were prov...

01/15/2026

What actually keeps people at accounting firms, and what quietly pushes them out?

In this episode of MOVE Like This, I sit down with Kristi Epp and Amber Schrock of Frazier & Deeter for a real conversation about leadership, retention, and belonging in a profession that’s changing fast. We talk about why younger professionals are rejecting the old busy-season model, how firms can build cultures that support long-term growth (without burning people out), and why pay equity and psychological safety matter more than ever.

If you’re a firm leader thinking about succession, retention, or how to support your people in a more honest, human way, this conversation is for you.

https://accountingmoveproject.com/move-like-this-episode-56-kristi-epp-and-amber-schrock-from-frazier-deeter/

12/01/2025

Tomorrow at 10am CST: This isn't another "best practices" webinar. It's the playbook leading firms are using to win the talent war while others are still throwing money at the problem.

The difference after one hour:
→ You'll understand why people actually leave (hint: it's not money)
→ You'll spot the hidden barriers killing your retention efforts
→ You'll have the research-backed roadmap firms are using right now

Accounting MOVE Project data. Real strategies.

Thanks to CPA Academy for making this accessible!

Register: https://bit.ly/3Kg4ra0

11/28/2025

Belonging is the new battleground.

December 2 at 10am CST — Join me and CPA Academy for research-backed strategies that actually work.

We're covering neuroscience, burnout realities, and why good intentions fail, plus the roadmap to fix it.

Register while you're waiting in line: https://bit.ly/3Kg4ra0

11/25/2025

300,000+ accounting professionals left the field between 2020-2022. Most firms are solving for the wrong problem.

Signing bonuses won't fix this. The research shows belonging (not benefits) is the real retention driver.

December 2 | 10am CT
How Belonging, Flexibility, and Pay Equity Will Shape the Future of Accounting

You'll learn:
→ The neuroscience behind belonging and performance
→ Why burnout is universal (and fixable)
→ Hidden barriers sabotaging your DEI efforts
→ Your actionable retention roadmap

Thanks to CPA Academy for hosting this free webinar!
Register: https://bit.ly/3Kg4ra0

11/20/2025

Is your firm's flexibility policy working — or quietly penalizing the people who use it?

Flexibility without structure harms women and caregivers. Remote workers feel pressure to be "always on" while missing out on the visibility that shapes advancement.

The fix? Tie performance to results, not presence. Model flexibility at the top. Protect visibility for remote workers. Set real boundaries.

Check out my new article in CPA Practice Advisor → https://bit.ly/47Lts5Z

Remote and flexible workers often report that flexibility comes with an unspoken catch: they must be reachable at all times to “prove” they’re working.

11/19/2025

Employment attorney Aislinn Sroczynski joins to break down what many are struggling with: how to maintain meaningful inclusion efforts without exposing your organization to unnecessary legal risk.

The legal foundation hasn't changed. Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and the Equal Pay Act still govern employment decisions. Most DEI initiatives that were lawful before remain lawful now.

Inclusive hiring practices, diverse interview panels, bias training, open ERGs, and supplier diversity programs are legal but quotas, closed-group ERGs, or employment decisions tied directly to race or gender are crossing a line (sound familiar?)

In the end, the greatest risk to firms is reacting impulsively.

Listen to the whole episode now → https://bit.ly/3LI590h

11/05/2025

The 2025 Accounting MOVE Project report is LIVE!

This year, we focused on the theme of belonging - what it means, why it's important, and how firms can improve and protect belonging at their firms.

Get the insights at https://bit.ly/45DhJWt

11/03/2025

The firms that treat recruiting and retention as a strategic discipline, and belonging as a business imperative, are the firms that will preserve their margins, strengthen client trust, and win the war for talent.

Get the full analysis at https://bit.ly/45DhJWt

10/31/2025

The 2025 Report exposes the "flexibility fatigue" plaguing the profession: firms announce progressive policies, then quietly penalize anyone who takes advantage of them.

The pattern is predictable:
• "Flexible" schedules become 24/7 availability expectations
• Part-time professionals get labeled "mommy track"
• Remote workers are passed over for leadership roles
• Colleagues resent coverage without structural planning

True flexibility requires intentional design, leadership modeling, and firm-wide accountability

Download the report to learn how you can build a framework for retention that actually works! https://bit.ly/45DhJWt

10/30/2025

What does it mean to lead with humanity in accounting today?

In the latest episode of MOVE Like This, I sat down with Sarah Elliott, CPA-turned-leadership coach and co-founder of , about what it takes to create human-centric leadership in the profession.

We explored how leaders can empower rather than control, foster belonging, and lead with humility, courage, and curiosity. Sarah also shared insights from Intend2Lead’s research on new partners, highlighting gaps in feedback, development, and transparency around compensation.

Here are some of the most thought-provoking takeaways:
• Belonging matters: When people feel safe to be themselves, they thrive.
• Curiosity is key: It opens doors to innovation and connection.
• Transparency builds trust: Honest conversations about partner economics can prevent disengagement.

This conversation is packed with ideas for building cultures where people and firms can grow together.

Listen to the entire episode at https://bit.ly/47lLGte

10/29/2025

The 2025 Accounting MOVE Project report is now LIVE! The new KPI is the Belonging Quotient, and it's 4x more predictive of turnover than compensation.

This year, we explored the systematic factors that transform workplace culture from aspiration to operational reality.

Get your hands on the insights now! https://bit.ly/45DhJWt