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The 2021 holiday season is officially in full swing, yet as holly jolly as those old carols assure us we should feel, it also comes with a bit of trepidation. Finding that perfect gift for your family members, friends, those ride-or-die colleagues or maybe even the boss can be a stressful endeavor, especially if you’re trying to be original. Lucky for you, the MICPA has once again scoured the web for five of the most useful, funny or just straight-up cool gifts perfect for CPAs!

1. Apple AirPods Pro are on sale! (You have no idea how hard it was not to put that in all caps followed by !!!!!). This is exciting news, as these headphones are normally priced at around $250. Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon (and others) are selling Apple’s premiere noise-cancelling earbuds for $190. This is the most expensive item on the list but given their ability to double as a Bluetooth headset, spatially track sound from all directions, and resist water, for those in need of unimpeded focus during tax season – this could be well worth the investment. Of course, it’s the season of giving so these would make a great gift for someone totally not you, but also definitely you. (AirPods sold out? Any of these noise-cancelling headsets make a nice alternative.)
2. It’s an accrual world on this pun-tastic mug, one of several amazing beverage containers you could choose to gift this year. Coffee mugs and other beverage containers are always popular gift choices, especially if they’re fun. Besides, at an average price of around $15…you really can’t go wrong here.
3. A+ reading material. The 2021 Amazon Best Business and Leadership and Book Editor’s Books of the Year lists have been revealed just in time for the holiday season. Whether the intended recipient would appreciate insight into growing success or just a fantastic escape, MarketWatch has collected both lists in one place for your convenient perusal.
4. Classy apparel. Just like coffee mugs, apparel makes a fantastic gift. While silly t-shirts like this are bound to get a laugh, if you aren’t sure about what size to get, ties, scarves and socks are affordable, fantastic alternatives. 
5. Something unique. For those looking for an extra special gift that is both unexpected and one-of-a-kind, this Desk Note Taker by AmarilloFlagCo on Etsy is by far one of the coolest desktop accessories ever. At a price point of $55 and $65, respectively, depending on the type of wood, this item is better than the AirPods.

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