CPA Practice

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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CPA Practice

MAY 11, 2023

A New Jersey Certified Public Accountant has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters to high-income clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, James H.

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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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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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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The accounting education pipeline is drier than ever even as accounting degrees require many additional course hours. million accountants and auditors in the U.S. from 2020 and down 15.9% from 2019,” reads a recent Wall Street Journal article on accounting’s latest great resignation. There were about 1.65

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the oldest and largest societies in the United States, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants or TXCPA currently has 28,000 members. Founded in 1915, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) provides a wide array of professional resources for CPAs.

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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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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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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 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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

From Is There Really a Shortage of Entry Level Accountants? There should be tons of accounting grads drooling for jobs right now and plenty of jobs to go around, no? A record 68,639 students graduated with accounting degrees in 2010. OK ready for the prophetic bit? This is a decrease of 2.8%

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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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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KROST

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

A lot of people lost their jobs in 2020 when businesses were forced to shut down or had to furlough their employees due to COVID. To help Californians get back to work, California’s governor signed a new tax bill to give tax breaks to small businesses that increased hiring during the second half of 2020. So Sum Lee, CPA , Principal.

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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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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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KROST

JANUARY 25, 2021

Congress introduced the Bipartisan economic relief package on December 20, 2020. Business owners should watch out for this or speak to their CPA or accountant for more information. The new markets tax credit was set to expire on December 31, 2020. Jose Calles, CPA , Manager. Business Meals Deduction. Full Bio.

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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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CPA Practice

AUGUST 15, 2023

Specifically, the PCAOB found the following: Somani violated PCAOB audit standards during a 2020 issuer audit because he failed to perform all necessary audit procedures prior to the release of KGS’s audit report, failed to adequately document the audit work, and failed to properly supervise the engagement team. 9: Blue & Co.

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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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Going Concern

JANUARY 12, 2024

According to a report by Thomson Reuters, the accountancy regulator has fined auditors £33.2m However, the latest figure is nearly double that of the £19m recorded over 2020/21. Also today, Victor Smith and William Tomasello, both Atlanta-area CPAs, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. in 2021/22.

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