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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

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By Mike Varney, Vice President, Finance and Operations at Extend. The alarm bells in accounting have been ringing for years: fewer people want to join – or stay – in the profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8%

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Accountants Are Feeling More Glum About the Global Economy, Survey Says

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The global economy has been quite resilient so far in 2024, but the latest survey of accountants points to some easing in growth at the current juncture,” the ACCA/IMA survey report says. “On On an encouraging note, the share of global respondents reporting problems accessing finance moved lower again amid policy easing by central banks.

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Accountants Are Among the Most Sought After Workers in 2023

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Accounting and finance, human resources, legal, and technology professionals are the most in-demand by companies looking to hire in the first half of this year, according to the State of U.S. Hiring Survey from staffing firm Robert Half. Another 39% expect to hire for vacated positions. 20 to Nov.

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name. By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

Join Wayne Spivak, experienced CFO and corporate finance expert, for an insightful discussion on managing cash flow and company profitability. Attendees will walk away with an in-depth understanding of the following: What is accounting?

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Feds Raid PwC; Big 4 Wants to Be Like Grant Thornton!? | 11.4.24

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This step is an expected development in relation to an investigation the AFP commenced in 2023 into the historical tax matter and individuals who have left our firm,” Burrowes told staff. “We Accountants have to do the same amount of work with less resources, with time being one of them.”

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4 Priorities for Finance Teams in Late 2023

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The lingering (although receding) risk of a recession, stubborn inflation trends, economic policy debates, and geopolitical instability all create challenges for businesses and their finance teams. This unpredictability requires businesses to ensure maximum efficiency in their finance operations.

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