Being assertive is all about standing up for yourself and your needs without trampling over the needs of others. Asserting yourself and finding satisfying resolutions to office conflicts can be tricky. Read on to learn a tried-and-true method of respectfully standing up for yourself.

Is a mentor really all that valuable, anyway? In a word, yes. Read on for more explanation on why you should find one as well as tips for how to both forge a mentor-mentee relationship as well as get the most out of one.

Are you in need of chapter service hours, ideas for the Best Practices competition, and an engaging service project for your group? If so, then consider applying to host a Financial Literacy Symposium with the Washington Society of CPAs!

Michelle Rouse became a Washington CPA Scholar this year, earning her place amongst 60 high-achieving, future CPAs in the state. We caught up with Michelle to ask her a few questions about her experience applying for the Washington CPA Foundation scholarship and what advice she would give other students doing the same.

I get an interesting front-row seat of the social interactions at meet the firm events. I have seen students sell themselves well and sell themselves short. To offer some assistance, I have curated some top tips to help you prepare for fall recruiting season so you can make a strong first impression.