CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 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.] 2024 and beyond The Oklahoma Society of CPAs has established goals and objectives for 2024 and beyond.

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CPA Practice

MAY 14, 2024

As the accounting profession continues to grapple with a shortage of new CPAs and fewer accounting graduates , an independent national advisory group has published six draft recommendations in a new report on what the profession can do to restock its pipeline with young talent.

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Going Concern

MAY 26, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. The accounting firm is embroiled in a national scandal over its use of confidential information about proposed tax laws to drum up business. Have a safe Memorial Day. million over a decade.

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

MassCPAs Board of Directors is a group of elected members that sets policies, manages programs and oversees activities that benefit the 11,500-member organization and accounting profession in Massachusetts. Board officers: Board Chair: Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST, LGA, LLP Chair-Elect: Laura Felice, CPA, CGMA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

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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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Going Concern

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this case, the reader-submitted letter we’re about to share with you was written not to us but to Fortune in regards to this August 15 article about the struggle to find accounting and finance talent (we wrote our own take on Deloitte’s talent retention data , too). TL;DR accounting talent is hard to find.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants are launching a new initiative, the AICPA & CIMA Global Women to Watch recognition, to honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and their peers.

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BuildYourFirm

APRIL 28, 2020

For twenty consecutive years, Allan has been named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the accounting profession. Koltin was also voted one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants for the sixteenth straight year in the “Annual Survey of Firms” conducted by INSIDE Public Accounting.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is encouraging aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) to apply for its 12th annual Mary T. The award-winning, three-day program aimed at increasing diversity in the CPA profession is now accepting applications until Nov. 6, 2023, at www.icpas.org/mtww.

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CPA Practice

JULY 17, 2024

(TNS) Where have all the accountants gone? Between 1990 and 2021, the number of people sitting for the Certified Public Accountant exam plunged by almost 50 percent , according to the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. client base for the small business accounting software platform Xero.

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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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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Big 4 alum and professor of accounting and finance at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota Boz Bostrom has penned a piece for the MNCPA blog on why, in his opinion and supported by research, the 150 hour rule must change. Louis, found that the 150-hour rule reduced those taking the CPA exam by 15%.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 29, 2023

So a guy named Brian Kelleher who works for the hilariously named FML CPAs has written an opinion piece for the Hartford Courant entitled “Opinion: Accounting is a fantastic career — despite common misconceptions.” I’m involved in recruiting for one of the largest accounting firms in Connecticut.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 28, 2024

After voting by the awards committee panel each year, the top five products are presented as winners of the Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards. The publication and online technology resource was founded in 1991 as The CPA Software News , and has evolved technologically along with the profession.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last month we took a look at the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide to get an idea what public accounting salaries should be in the range of next year, today it’s a similar report from Addison Group and their 2024 Workforce Planning Guide. The guide covers several industries, we are of course only here for accounting.

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BuildYourFirm

MARCH 26, 2020

in Colorado Springs, did – in his early 30s and without any public accounting experience. In this episode of Accounting Marketing Doesn’t Suck , Hugh Duffy talks with Luke about his decision to strike out on his own, the challenges he faced and how he landed many of his clients because of unsatisfactory service.

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MyIRSRelief

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How to fix my messy back-years accounting for my Los Angeles, CA business? If you have messy books for many back years of accounting, it can be overwhelming to try to organize and clean them up. This might include accounting software, a financial calculator, and reference materials such as tax guides or accounting textbooks.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2023

Professional association leaders warn that accounting staff shortages are popping up nationwide, impairing financial reporting at the same time that Congress has been pushing for more transparency in financial data , which will require even more staff work. So what’s changed in the supply chain for governmental accountants?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 31, 2023

More than 100 members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently met at the state Capitol to share their thoughts on important issues facing the accounting profession with their elected officials. CPA Day attendees enjoyed a networking breakfast followed by a legislative update.

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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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Going Concern

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Firm Watch Accountancy firm BDO fined €1.3 BDO is going to appeal the decision.

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Snyder

JULY 13, 2022

The accounting industry has undergone some serious technical changes due to technological advancements but first and foremost due to a global pandemic. Accounting firms have been forced to drastically change working environments and the way they work, as well as reconsider the services they provide. Contents: 1.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A new study from the University of Florida revealed how financial fraud can play a surprising role in the struggling accounting labor force. Insights from these studies imply that fraud would create a negative stigma around the labor market for all business fields, and accounting in particular, but we find the opposite.

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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

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

MAY 22, 2024

Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, has announced that he will to retire on December 31, 2024, from his role as president and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs and CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Melancon has served in this role for 30 years.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: CorpNet.com Duration: 1 Hour Register Now It’s best that accountants, CPAs, and tax professionals are up to date on entity advantages to assist their clients in making the best decision when it comes to choosing which entity option is best for their business.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has announced that 36 CPAs from around the country have graduated from the AICPA Leadership Academy, a program designed to expose the next generation of CPAs to a strong ethic of leadership and service. The program, now in its 15th year, was held in Durham, N.C., from December 11-14.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

ICYMI: the weekend discussion was about firms acting like a s and making it that much more difficult to seduce the next generation of accountants to the profession. FTX apparently kept its accounting record in Slack channels, personal messages, and QuickBooks. Editorial: Not every finance major can be an investment banker.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2024

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. Through this program, UL MBA students can accelerate their careers by developing their business, accounting, and finance skills and earning a prestigious professional qualification alongside their studies.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach Cherry Bekaery, an assurance, tax and advisory firm, recently completed an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller , a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Adam Powell, CPA. As accounting continues to evolve from the traditional services to a model that favors value-added contributions, the number of companies offering targeted services for specific niche markets should continue to proliferate. But the accounting profession isn’t alone in this evolutionary process.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The city is a hotbed of professional services, including lawyers, consultants and the now-endangered species of certified public accountants. CPAs are essential for financial reporting, advanced tax preparation and other dull-but-important tasks that keep the economy going.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Accounting firms and departments face continuous pressure to attract and retain talent due to a persistent shortage of qualified professionals to do the work. Automated financial technology can help firms prioritize incentives that will help them secure and keep the CPA-certified professionals they need to succeed.

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KROST

JANUARY 9, 2024

The accounting profession is currently amid a significant transformation, primarily attributed to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). It has reshaped accounting in ways previously unimagined. The post The Future of Accounting: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining the Profession appeared first on KROST.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The program allows UMCS students to kickstart their careers by developing their accounting, finance, and business skills and earning prestigious professional qualifications alongside their university studies.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The new research by MIT Sloan associate professor of accounting Andrew Sutherland, Mattias Uckert of University of Amsterdam, and Felix W. Vetter of University of Mannheim entitled Occupational Licensing and Minority Participation in Professional Labor Markets (Journal of Accounting Research, forthcoming) says both.

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