Amy Vetter, CPA, CGMA, is the CEO of The B³ Method (Business + Balance = Bliss) Institute, where she empowers accounting professionals to transform their firms through connected leadership and client advisory excellence. With over 25 years of experience, including executive roles at global technology companies, Amy blends deep industry knowledge with mindfulness principles to help practitioners create sustainable success. Her Cherished Advisory Services programs guide firms in developing high-value client relationships that drive growth and profitability. Amy is a best-selling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and host of the Breaking Beliefs podcast. She has been repeatedly recognized as one of the "Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting" and a "Top 100 Most Influential Person in Accounting" by industry publications.
February 20, 2018
It’s that time of year again: long nights at the office, a seemingly infinite inbox, lunch and sometimes dinner at your desk. It’s easy to have an out of body experience when you’re sitting at your desk for upwards of 10 hours every day.
December 18, 2017
People are always talking about the precarious balance between work and home life. Work-life balance, the catchall phrase, ultimately asks, can you give equal attention to both a career and a family? I prefer to approach it as work-life harmony, where ...
September 20, 2017
In 2017, female accounting professionals still lack the support they need in the workplace in order to advance their careers. Last year, I wrote a column on the topic of females only being represented in 19% of accounting firm leadership positions, ...
July 24, 2017
When looking at your priorities, both at home and at work, networking likely falls somewhere near the bottom of the list. Time spent on career development is also time that could be spent with loved ones. But if you can spend just 10% of your week ...
May 18, 2017
In a previous column, I talked about an important part of creating an environment within your accounting firm where everyone can thrive: allowing opportunities for remote work. When thinking about remote work, this can apply to either an associate who works solely at home or one who works remotely when needed. Even though demand for...…
March 22, 2017
While challenging conscious and unconscious bias and creating inclusive and flexible workplace cultures is everyone’s responsibility, throughout my career, I’ve learned some of the ways for women to continually boost and rebuild their confidence.
February 15, 2017
Women in accounting have come a long way. Christine Ross, the first female CPA in the U.S., received her certification in 1899 --- but only after an 18-month delay by state regents because of her gender. While today we’re sitting at around ...
December 19, 2016
Take a holistic approach when determining the traits that you’re looking for in a potential mentor. There are some qualities that every mentor should possess, regardless of your personality type. On a base level, every mentor should help you take ...
October 26, 2016
While any and all support is important, there is a special understanding that women share - making it vital for us to advocate for each other. I love this quote from our first female Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, who iterates, “There’s a ...
September 20, 2016
When women graduate from college and start their careers, they generally have a lot of time to pursue career progression. But then our personal lives tend to become more demanding, whether that be starting a family or otherwise. How do women ensure ...
September 8, 2016
While the accounting workforce is comprised of more women than men, this number does not carry over when it comes to the amount of women in practice leadership positions.
July 26, 2016
The most important discovery I’ve made, however, is that what works for one woman might not work for another. While many accounting firms correctly recognize the need for female talent in their practice, too many treat related recruiting and retention ...
