Going Concern

JANUARY 1, 2025

To be fair, it wasn’t until the National Pipeline Advisory Group released their mildly anticipated pipeline report over the summer that The Powers That Be officially acknowledged this as one of the leading factors in declining accounting enrollments. As well as hurting CPA culture in process. You see where this is going.]

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 22, 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. She has been with WICPA for more than 30 years, joining the organization as an accounting intern in 1992.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Starting salaries in public accounting are projected to increase an average of 8.9% in 2025 and roles in audit and assurance expected to rise by an average of 9.5%, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of public accounting pay data provided by specialized staffing firm Robert Half.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. He also co-founded Acuity Invests, which invests in accounting tech, SaaS, fintech, and crypto companies.

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Going Concern

JUNE 16, 2024

Something else of interest I saw on Twitter: More thoughts on Private Equity (PE) and Public Accounting firms. Prior to purchase, Grant Thorton was the 7th largest… — Mike Sylvester, CPA (@MikeSyl36625988) June 14, 2024 Why does it feel like something really bad is about to happen? New Mountain Capital LLC is the PE firm.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 3, 2023

next year, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of public accounting pay data provided by specialized staffing firm Robert Half. Robert Half’s salary guide for 2024 was released on Monday, featuring starting salary projections for a plethora of roles in accounting and finance.

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TaxConnex

MARCH 1, 2022

Tax preparers are generally accredited individuals – certified public accountant (CPA) and enrolled agent (EA) are two common preparer designations – who have completed previous and ongoing education to understand compliance for varied tax purposes. Accounting services are often, but not always, exempt.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

note: A reader sent in this thought-provoking essay on their experience as a CPA. In it the author covers their introduction to accounting, the impact the pandemic had on their goals, and the all too familiar feeling of watching your peers make buckets of money in other careers while you grind away in public.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

’Tis the season for staffing firms to release their salary prognostications for various accounting and finance roles for the upcoming year, and one of the first for 2025 comes from Atrium. The staffing and recruiting firm recently put out its 2025 Salary Guide , which includes a section for finance and accounting.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 12th annual ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Public accounting starting salaries for 2024 are expected to range between 7% and 38% higher than the national averages in eight of the top 10 cities in the U.S. Last week, specialized staffing firm Robert Half released its 2024 Salary Guide , and an analysis of the pay data by CPA Practice Advisor revealed a 3.6% by profession.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has awarded 10 of its members $750 each towards their CPA Exam fee costs. Gonzalez, Rutgers University-New Brunswick Sahil Khosla Zoe Lopez Dov Vernik Chaya Yarmush “The lottery is a wonderful way to assist young professionals in route to becoming CPAs.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: Canopy Software Duration: 1 Hour Register Now Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help accounting firms transform their workflows by first identifying and understanding their core and additional services.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: Avalara Duration: 1 Hour Register Now We’ll demonstrate how automation integrates with popular accounting platforms to save time, reduce risk, and enhance efficiency. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 23, 2023

Brazilian retailer and PwC client Americanas filed for bankruptcy, its three largest shareholders said over the weekend they had not known of $4 billion in accounting inconsistencies. “We didn’t know of and would never allow any accounting manipulation in the company”, they said in a statement. You’ve got this!

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Are you having trouble finding remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? With our Always-On Recruiting service, you can access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Accountingfly can assist you!

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. First, on multiple occasions, the accounting firm failed to timely report the participants in its issuer audits on PCAOB Form AP, in violation of PCAOB Rule 3211, Auditor Reporting of Certain Audit Participants.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Average public accounting salaries in audit/assurance are expected to range from $80,000 for an associate to $140,550 for a manager in 2025, while the average salaries for roles in tax are projected to range from $79,800 for an associate to $172,200 for a senior manager next year, according to LHH Recruitment Solutions.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2023

State CPA Society Ne ws is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MASSCPAs) wants members to prioritize their health this tax season. Opposing sales tax on professional services.

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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. Sign Up for Commissions List. Issue 1: I’m lousy at sales.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 7, 2023

The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. What are the 2024 CPA Exam changes? Here’s what you need to know.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 3, 2024

UHY is getting an injection of private equity funding from Boston-based investment firm Summit Partners, calling it a significant milestone in its growth and strategic development, the top 30 accounting firm said on Dec. With this deal, more than 35% of the top 30 accounting firms in the U.S. In the U.S., UHY in the U.S.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your sales tax obligations depend on knowledge and that knowledge often resides in a professional tax specialist (usually an accountant) who helps your company meet its sales tax obligations. This is a complicated time for sales tax obligations – and a terrible time to try to hire an accountant. There were about 1.65 in 2022, up 1.3%

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is pleased to award $280,000 in scholarships through the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation to 128 Tennessee accounting students.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2023

Here’s all that information plus some extra details in graphic form for those who prefer visuals: via this handy Texas State Board of Accountancy PDF that explains everything candidates need to know about this amendment to the Texas Public Accountancy Act And even more info! Angie Button, also a CPA.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Natalie Manley (D) and Amy Elik (R), who are both CPAs, would amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to create two additional pathways to CPA licensure in the state and enhance CPA practice privilege mobility. House Bill 2459, introduced on Feb. 3 by state Reps.

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Withum

MARCH 4, 2025

Withum’s recruitment framework engages students with a curiosity and passion for accounting from secondary education through their final year of post-secondary education. Tour de Withum offers college students interested in a career in public accounting an inside look at the Firm’s culture and operations.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These scholarships provide essential financial assistance to qualifying accounting students across the state of Illinois and reward them for their hard work and academic success. The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to the indictment, Jerkins, a Certified Public Accountant, owned Jerkins Business Solutions (JBS) which provided tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services, among other accounting and financial services, for individuals and businesses since 2015. JBS had office locations in Fairview and Nashville, Tennessee.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2023

In the last few years there has been a shortage of critical skills with regards to the accounting profession and especially in the output of North American and European professionals with CPA, EA and CMA qualifications. The development of technology is hastening the transformation of the accounting sector. By Shawn Parikh.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Forvis Mazars, ranked among the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is expanding its presence in Florida with the addition of MSL, effective November 1. MSL has a 50-year legacy of building deep relationships with its clients across Florida.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 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. At Mazars, she specializes in accounting and auditing for transportation and logistics. Alves was also an appointed member of its Emerging Leaders Council.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Time and again, retaining talent is ranked as a top challenge among leaders in the accounting and finance profession. In seeking to understand employees’ motivations to voluntarily resign from their roles, responses from 433 accounting and finance professionals were fielded and analyzed. Too many hours/burnout. Workplace culture.

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