CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 2024

By Paul Walsh, Star Tribune (TNS) An Edina, MN-based certified public accountant tapped into her clients’ bank accounts and stole more than $340,000, according to federal charges. Jeana Ann Lautigar, 57, was charged Monday in U.S. Lautigar was charged by summons.

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JUNE 8, 2023

Part of this is reflected in CPA Evolution , an initiative to transform the CPA licensure model to recognize the rapidly changing skills and competencies that accountants will require. Another is development of an AICPA-led national strategy to address the CPA pipeline, starting with a detailed Pipeline Acceleration Plan.

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Anders CPA

JULY 30, 2024

Anders has moved up from #77 to #73 on INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)’s list of Top 100 Firms in the country for 2024. based accounting firms based on net revenues. This is IPA’s 34 th annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation. The IPA Top 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 recognize the top U.S.-based

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xendoo

AUGUST 2, 2021

How much does a CPA cost in 2021? Do you really need a CPA as well as a bookkeeper? . What Does a CPA Cost? How much does a CPA cost? How much does a CPA cost? The typical rate for a CPA is $40 per hour, according to the U.S. The Difference Between a CPA and a Bookkeeper. What is a CPA?

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Local CPA weighs in on accountant shortage [ WMDT ] The Salisbury, MD news spoke to a UHY partner about the issue. Accounting enrollment for the past 10 years has been declining by 16.9% LBMC is already Tennessee’s largest CPA firm, and was recently named a 2023 best tax and accounting firm by Forbes.

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LyfeAccounting

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Why do you even need a CPA? What should you look for in a Virtual CPA? Okay, let’s start with defining what a CPA is. What is a CPA? A CPA, which is a Certified Public Accountant, is an accounting professional that has satisfied rigorous education and experience requirements. Why go Virtual?

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CPA Practice

JUNE 4, 2024

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, now in their 13th year, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

By Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) A former Kentucky accountant has been indicted after allegedly failing to report more than $320,000 in income on his federal taxes. A federal grand jury indicted Charles Marshall Stivers, of Manchester, last week on two charges of making false statements on tax returns in 2018 and 2020.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 19, 2024

In addition to ongoing security and compliance needs, accounting firms face unique challenges when recruiting and retaining employees, offshoring, and increasing operational efficiencies. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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KROST

APRIL 9, 2021

. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, Los Angeles-based firm, receives two new accolades from Accounting Today , Top 100 Firms, and Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S. which is new to the regional list this year.” – Accounting Today. KROST has a history of receiving recognition for their achievements.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) A former Kentucky accountant has been indicted after allegedly failing to report more than $320,000 in income on his federal taxes. A federal grand jury indicted Charles Marshall Stivers, of Manchester, last week on two charges of making false statements on tax returns in 2018 and 2020.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 11, 2022

INSIDE Public Accounting has blessed us with a fresh Top 500 Firms list which means lots and lots of measuring. We’ve included 2021 INSIDE Public Accounting Top 400 rankings in parenthesis for comparison: Deloitte (1). Crowe has dipped yet again after falling to 10th place last year from 9th in 2020.

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KROST

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Pasadena, CA – INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) named KROST CPAs & Consultants Top 100 Firm, Top 100 Fastest-Growing Organic Growth Firm, Top 100 Fastest-Growing All Growth, and best of the best in 2021. The firm placed 81 st on the prestigious top 100 list, a substantial leap from 116th in 2020.

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AdviceForTaxpreparers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

by Bill Meador, CPA, JD. My name is Bill Meador and I am writing a book to help tax staff succeed in a public accounting firm tax department. Since I do not plan to sell this book through a publishing company, I need another way to market the book to the public. Bill Meador, CPA, JD. It’s your choice.

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Withum

JUNE 18, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Karol Y Haugan , Tax Manager, was nominated for the Florida Institute of Public Accountants (FICPA) 2024 Woman to Watch Awards in the Emerging Leader category. She is heavily involved with recruiting at UCF and in 2020, started providing scholarships to the Dixon School of Accounting students.

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Going Concern

JUNE 23, 2023

Talent How Can the Accounting Profession Attract a Diverse Generation Z? [ The CPA Journal ] Generation Z is beginning to enter the workforce, bringing with it a demographic shift that will affect every facet of American society, including the accounting profession. Indeed, average occupancy of offices in the U.S.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

By Blake Oliver, CPA, and Chris Vanover, CPA. CPAs have always been passionate about numbers, using various metrics such as revenue, profit, headcount and realization to measure success. However, this focus on numerical indicators is contributing to the decline of the CPA profession itself.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2023

1, 2023, interest on federal student loans is accruing again after being waived, along with loan repayments, since the March 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a CPA—a certified public accountant—can help guide you through formulating a long-term financial plan. Find your CPA at www.icpas.org/findacpa.

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Anders CPA

AUGUST 2, 2022

After joining INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)’s list of Top 100 firms at #100 in 2021, Anders jumped 11 spots in 2022 to #89. based accounting firms based on net revenues. This is IPA’s 32nd annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation. The IPA Top 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 recognize the top U.S.-based

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 12, 2023

post-secondary accounting degrees fell sharply in the 2021-22 academic year, according to a biennial American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) report on trends related to accounting graduation rates, the CPA Exam and hiring demand by accounting firms. The number of students earning U.S.

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Anders CPA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jeanne Dee, CPA/CGMA, audit and assurance partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been appointed to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) effective January 1, 2024. in Accounting from the University of Missouri – St. She holds a B.S.

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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 3, 2021

But why are APIs so important to CPAs and how does an accountant learn about APIs if they don’t have a technical background? . About Ford Baker, CPA & CEO BaCo Tech & BaCo Group: Ford has over 35 years of experience in the accounting industry. Joe Abesamis: I didn’t know what an API was until recently.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

And here’s one from the Illinois CPA Society based on what they’ve heard from their members: What we hear among our members: retaining existing staff, lack of support for pursuing the CPA credential, and DEI challenges. During busy season, retaining staff will likely be #1.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This surge in demand for CPA services comes at a time when experienced public accountants are exploring alternative career options, and fewer graduates are entering the profession. Challenges in Public Accounting The public accounting sector faces unique challenges.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Perusing The CPA Journal as one does when one is tasked with the onerous burden of reporting on happenings in a profession in which so few things happen, I saw this discussion on CPA Evolution by Nina Terranova Dorata, PhD, CPA and Vincent J. Between 2015 and 2020, the number of NYS licenses issued declined by approximately 20%.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

Shekel is a registered CPA and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV). LL.M, BDO USA, LLP Molly Griffiths, RSM US LLP Rose Jardim, CPA, Jardim & Marotta LLC Adnani Johari, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Since 2003, IU has ranked number 12 among the top 25 schools.

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Going Concern

MARCH 17, 2023

Minnesota Society of CPAs has sent a message to educators in the state regarding legislation that would introduce an alternative pathway to CPA licensure and the message to these stewards of the next generation of accountants is clear: no one is trying to eliminate MAcc programs.

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Going Concern

MAY 20, 2022

While business writers push endless streams of science fiction about robots taking jobs, technology has been quietly replacing intern busywork at public accounting firms for years. Enter the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Annual Meeting coming up on June 1. The post Are You Future-Ready?

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Last week we told you about HF 1749 and SF 1660, bills introduced to the Minnesota legislature that would allow for a second pathway to CPA licensure of 120 units and two years of experience. The proposal would make it harder for Minnesota CPAs to practice across state lines, physically and virtually.

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Anders CPA

AUGUST 8, 2023

Anders has jumped 12 spots from #89 to #77 on INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)’s list of Top 100 Firms in the country for 2023. based accounting firms based on net revenues. This is IPA’s 33 rd annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation. The IPA Top 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 recognize the top U.S.-based

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 29, 2023

See the 2022 Honorees See the 2021 Honorees See the 2020 Honorees See the 2019 Honorees See the 2018 Honorees See the 2017 Honorees See the 2016 Honorees See the 2015 Honorees See the 2014 Honorees See the 2013 Honorees Nominations for the 2023 Awards are now open. Click here to go to the free nomination form.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

” From today’s news release : The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Alfonse Gregory Giugliano, CPA, the former National Assurance Services Leader at Marcum LLP, a public accounting firm, with failing to sufficiently address and remediate numerous deficiencies in Marcum’s quality control system.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Public accounting firms in the United States reported strong top-line and bottom-line growth in their latest fiscal year results, driven by high demand for their services, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

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Going Concern

APRIL 21, 2022

. “In my view, the future of the CPA profession is at risk,” writes Yigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM in a letter to the editor published by The CPA Journal. For example, every startup would benefit immensely from having a CPA among its founders. An exclusive brand. Let’s talk about that last point.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Australian Financial Review in 2020 revealed allegations of coal sector fraud, with a former Terracom commercial manager alleging it had pressured ALS to manipulate test results to boost how much energy the commodity appeared to throw off when burned in power stations, for instance. Lott Silver Medal for the second-highest exam score. “We

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KROST

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Join Jason Melillo, CPA (Principal – Accounting, ERTC) and Jeff Kamin, CPA (Manager, Accounting, ERTC) as they host a webinar on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) on Wednesday, February 10th at 9:30AM PST. Jason Melillo, CPA, Principal. Jason Melillo, CPA is a Principal of KROST. Accounting.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Last week, we published a letter written to Fortune by a former CPA who pivoted to driving 18-wheelers and found far more career happiness than he ever would have in accounting (good for him). Accounting and being a CPA have been the worst personal decision and professional organization I’ve been a part since passing.

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