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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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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.

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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

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Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals with the skills, knowledge and training to advance the accounting and finance profession. Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship will be awarded in 2025.

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AICPA & CIMA Launch AI-Guided Tool for Students Pursuing Careers in Accounting and Finance

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AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are rolling out Career Launchpad , an artificial intelligence-guided program for students interested in accounting and finance.

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Navan Launches Travel and Expense Management System for Accounting Firms

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Navan, a major provider of travel and expense management reporting, has launched the Navan Accountant Console, a centralized dashboard that streamlines spend management for accounting firms supporting multiple clients, users, and products. There are more than 86,000 CPA and accounting firms in the U.S.

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5 Ways to Attract and Retain Talent in the Accounting and Finance Industry

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Accounting and finance employment is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, with about 126,500 openings for accountants and auditors each year on average. 1 But attracting and retaining talent is proving difficult for several accounting recruiters and accounting talent acquisition specialists. retirement).