CPAs Post Stereotypes with Broader Roles in Business
Dallas experts say CPAs defy the old nerd image as the field shifts from tax and audits to consulting and financial planning. Ernst & Young executive James Applegate cites increased client interaction and big picture thinking, while UT Arlington’s Tom Hall notes accounting as business language and analysis beyond numbers. The AICPA backs the shift with an advertising push highlighting CPAs as strategic advisers.
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Mini vacations rise as Americans seek quick getaways
Travel agent Ronda Minor notes a shift toward four to five day trips and long weekends as a growing norm. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows average paid vacation days vary by tenure from about 6.8 days for new workers to 16 to 22 days at 25 years, with international comparisons highlighting wider European norms.
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Town halls give Nuveen workers a voice in company talks
Nuveen Investments hosts town hall meetings for 450 Chicago employees to replace earlier top‑level quarterly briefings. CEO Tim Schwertfeger and VP Chris Allen say the format signals an open, dialogue driven culture with direct access to senior management. JigZaw Inc. HR head Robert Rodriguez supports the concept as ensuring equal voice though his firm has no town halls.
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