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Remembering the First Female CPA in the US: Christine Ros
Born in Nova Scotia, Canada around 1873, Christine Ross relocated to New York in her early twenties to take the CPA exam. In December of 1896, New York became the first state to offer the exam for the first time. Two years later in June of 1898, Ross sat for the exam and placed within the top three of those in her test group. While the 11 men who also passed that exam were immediately awarded their certificate, Ross’ scores were not released and she was not awarded her certificate until December of 1899—nearly eighteen months after she had taken...
The Seven Stages of Change
Change is an inevitable part of life. It challenges us to grow and adapt to new situations — but, it can be difficult, and many people struggle to make meaningful changes in their lives. Here, we'll explore the seven stages of change: Stage 1: Being unaware of the need to change a problem or habit. Stage 2: Being aware of the need for change but believing that one is powerless to make the change. Stage 3: Being aware and believing one can make the change, but only after the problem or habit has occurred. Stage 4: Being aware of the...