CPA Practice

JANUARY 16, 2024

[ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S.] The Alabama Society of CPAs was formed in 1919 and adopted its recent bylaws on June 25, 1975, with the last revision completed on March 1, 2018.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. Wolfe, Ltd.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is proud to formally announce its new board of directors for the April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, fiscal year. Ellis, CPA, partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s financial accounting advisory services practice in Chicago; Joshua Herbold, Ph.D.,

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm acquired Cincinnati-based CPA firm Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs, effective Dec. 16, 2024.

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CPA Practice

MAY 16, 2024

Unveiling the findings of its previously announced research into the decreasing supply of new certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is pleased to release its 2024 Insight Special Feature, “Re-Decoding the Decline: An Updated CPA Pipeline Report.”

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants ‘ has announced that 40 individuals are the recipients of its 2024 Ovation Awards in seven categories: Lifetime Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Exceptional Educators; Emerging Leaders; Impact; Innovation; and Women to Watch. Centeno, CPA, MBA — Director, Smolin, Lupin & Co.,

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CPA Practice

JULY 16, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have expanded international testing availability of the U.S. CPA Exam to the Republic of the Philippines. Passing the Uniform CPA Examination is a prerequisite to becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

18-19, 2024, during our live streaming event at [link]. – I know a lot of us have just gotten out of extension season, and then the election, but if you need to complete some more CPE this year, how about joining us at Ensuring Success , the largest annual online live-streaming CPE event for CPAs. And it’s free.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 25, 2024

An incredible phenomenon is underway, one that many tax pros have been begging their compadres to get on board with for years: CPAs are increasing their fees. He says CPA was charging $500 for a 26 rental unit tax return and is upset his fee went up to $1,000 over 2 years. My CPA’s hourly rate just increased to $250.

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

AICPA News is a recap of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. ELE combines asynchronous online study with early work experience, so accounting graduates can work toward their CPA license while earning a paycheck. Yellen and take no retroactive enforcement actions for non-compliance during this time period.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2023

Another state has pushed to allow prospective CPAs to sit for the exam with just a bachelor’s degree worth of units and that’s good ol’ Texas. Effective September 1, future CPAs can sit for the exam with 120 units of education. Charles Perry, a practicing CPA from Lubbock, and Rep. Angie Button, also a CPA.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 1, 2025

At the start of last year we ran a little survey asking readers what they thought would be the biggest issues impacting the profession in 2024. What will be the biggest issue affecting the profession in 2024? The 2024 predictions survey also asked if there are any issues that aren’t being talked about and should be.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2024

Olga Yasinnik Promoted to Partner at AAFCPAs Boston, MA (July 1, 2024) — AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm, recently announced the promotion of Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA to Partner, effective July 1, 2024! She succeeds Jeffrey Neuman, CPA, JD , who has led the firm since 2000.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Johnson will focus much of her time on redefining the CPA profession and career opportunities; creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive.

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Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Anders Technology, a service line of Anders CPAs + Advisors, is proud to be recognized on CRN’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024. The post Anders Technology Makes CRN’s MSP 500 List for 2024 appeared first on Anders CPA.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students. The Illinois CPA Society and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois’ support can be lifechanging.” I encourage eligible accounting students to apply for these scholarships.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Following the November presidential election, CPA business leaders have a much more positive outlook about the U.S. The quarterly survey includes 273 qualified responses from CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who hold leadership positions, such as CFO or controller, in their companies. 6 to 26, 2024.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

The number of CPA candidates who took the Uniform CPA Examination in 2022 was about 7% lower than the previous year, the Financial Times reported on May 28. FT reported that was the lowest amount of CPA exam takers in at least 17 years. The number of CPA exam modules being sat by U.S.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2024

Olga Yasinnik Promoted to Partner at AAFCPAs Boston, MA (July 1, 2024) — AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm, recently announced the promotion of Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA to Partner, effective July 1, 2024! She succeeds Jeffrey Neuman, CPA, JD , who has led the firm since 2000.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm acquired Cincinnati-based CPA firm Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs, effective Dec. 16, 2024.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Today we’re going to look at CPA exam candidate numbers. In a vacuum the 2022 numbers aren’t terrible — 30,251 new CPA candidates, 67,336 unique CPA candidates, and 18,847 CPA candidates who passed their 4th section that year. 2021 to 2022 that’s a 6% decrease in new CPA candidates, a 6.8%

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 28, 2024

CPA Practice Advisor has announced the 2024 Tax and Technology Innovation Award winners and finalists. The publication and online technology resource was founded in 1991 as The CPA Software News , and has evolved technologically along with the profession. Award winners and finalists are presented alphabetically.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2024

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. Candidates pursuing this additional pathway would also be required to complete a separate year of general experience and pass the CPA Exam. Competencies would be verified in the workplace by licensed CPAs.

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Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The rankings were determined by the number of local CPAs employed by each firm. After several years of sustained growth through mergers and ongoing recruitment efforts, Anders employs 115 local CPAs and 146 CPAs firmwide. Louis accounting firms ranked by CPAs. The post Anders Jumps to #3 on 2024 List of Largest St.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation awarded $970,000 in academic scholarships to 195 students for the 2023-2024 academic year through the AICPA Legacy Scholars Program. The AICPA Foundation also offers educational funding to CPAs pursuing accounting doctoral studies.

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

Board officers: Board Chair: Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST, LGA, LLP Chair-Elect: Laura Felice, CPA, CGMA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. BDO USA, LLP Molly Griffiths, RSM US LLP Rose Jardim, CPA, Jardim & Marotta LLC Adnani Johari, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 27, 2024

The executive committee of HBK voted to split leadership roles of its two entities, HBK CPAs & Consultants and HBKS Wealth Advisors, giving each its own top executive, the firm said on Aug. In addition, Jeremy Hartzell will join Angelo’s executive team as chief operating officer of HBK CPAs & Consultants.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, have announced the 12th and largest group to date to complete its award-winning Mary T. 3-5, 2024, where these diverse scholars and prospective CPAs received customized training, access to interviews, CPA exam guidance, and more.

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) , one of the largest CPA societies in the U.S., recently announced the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients. Wolfe, Ltd.

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Going Concern

JUNE 26, 2024

We’re not talking about the high number of people who are sticking around at their firms right now because the market is so screwy but rather this is about respondents to a Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs survey they’ve called “ CPA Talent Retention 2024: Keeping Your Best Performers.”

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

CohnReznick’s McCafferty selected to MACPA’s 2024 Women to Watch CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, announced that Molly McCafferty, Partner, Assurance, has been selected as one of four 2024 Women to Watch by the Maryland Association of CPA’s (MACPA) Foundation.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. Retrofitted Projects – clarify that section 4 of Notice 2023-38 (updated by Notice 2024-41) only applies to projects that would amount to an improvement under Section 263(a) and not a new distinct project.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. By Nellie Akalp. Filing tax returns and remitting payments on time. for both employees and employers.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The California Society of CPAs is hosting the Real Estate Virtual Conference on January 30, 2024. The Illinois CPA Society is hosting a Corporate Finance Conference.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 27, 2023

Founded in 1915, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) provides a wide array of professional resources for CPAs. TXCPA also provides education and professional development opportunities while actively defending and promoting the CPA professional throughout the state.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

17, 2024, with comments from Intuit and the AICPA. The irritation factor for some tax professionals and CPAs who provide tax preparation services is that Intuit, the maker of TurboTax and several other consumer business programs, also produces a range of tax preparation systems made for professionals who service those same clients.

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