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Developing the knowledge base of new tax professionals
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The CPA Journal
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March 1, 2001
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Copyright informationCopyright New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Mar 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Reaching new heights through a learning environment
In Brief
Practical Guidelines for Staff Development
For years, the research of cognitive scientists has produced practical insights into the learning process, many of which can be applied to accounting. Specifically, accounting researchers have found a strong connection between knowledge and performance: A practitioner's level of knowledge, whether the result of an advanced degree, CPE, or years of specialized experience, is a good predictor of performance in accounting tasks. Thus, methods that enhance knowledge can increase performance, benefiting both practitioners and their firms.
This article presents the results of a study ...