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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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AICPA & CIMA Announce Inaugural Graduates of the Registered Apprenticeship for Business Partner Program

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The AICPA & CIMA , which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants,have announced the inaugural graduates of the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partner (RAP) program. How we address the needs of our finance teams today will better position us for tomorrow.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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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. Your client will be assigned an employer tax account number for the state. By Nellie Akalp.

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10 Best States to Pursue a Career in Accounting

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By Erin Bendig, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) Thinking of pursuing a career in finance? In a recent study, Tipalti found which states were the best to pursue a career in finance or accounting by analyzing the number of jobs available, average salaries, and university rankings. Finance Career Score /10: 9.65 2.

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20 Emerging Leaders Graduate from Maryland Association of CPAs’ 2024 Leadership Academy

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Twenty emerging accounting and finance leaders learned the skills they’ll need to take their teams, their careers, and their profession to the next level during the Maryland Association of CPAs’ 2024 Leadership Academy. By Bill Sheridan. Held May 14-16 in Towson, Md.,

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How Are Public Accounting Salaries Stacking Up For 2023? (Part 4, Hays U.S.)

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The latest group of fortune tellers gazing into crystal balls to figure out what accounting salaries will be like next year are from the recruitment firm Hays U.S. In its 2023 salary guide , Hays provides salary ranges for accounting and finance jobs in nine states, plus the District of Columbia. Tax accountant.

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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

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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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