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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. birth rates, rising retirements, fewer high school graduates attending college, and a decrease in accounting graduates. “As Tammy Hofstede.
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Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2024
Over 60 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited 65 high schools in the Garden State last fall to tell students about accounting careers and how to become a CPA.
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows
The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
With more than 100 years of experience, The Ohio Society of CPAs represents 85,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are the strategic financial advisors to Ohio’s leading businesses. However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.
115 Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
Future-Proof Your Firm: Smarter Tech for Stronger Returns & Simpler Workflows
The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience
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. It features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers.
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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
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Maginnis recalls early in his career when Newt Becker, founder of the Becker CPA exam prep courses, told him that every year spent in public accounting is the equivalent of two years in private industry. What kinds of career advice are you giving young professionals? 1 podcast for accountants and bookkeepers.
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Massachusetts Society of CPAs teamed up with the Indiana Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Society of CPAs and CPA Crossings to highlight the competencies deemed essential for aspiring CFOs.
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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. Coffey told CPA Practice Advisor.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Members of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) visited 65 high schools in the state during the fall of 2023 to inform students about the benefits of having a successful career in accounting and how to become a certified public accountant (CPA).
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Going Concern
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Almost 8 in 10 accounting and STEM students surveyed believe an accounting career will deliver long-term value and 34 percent of the students see a career in accounting as a steppingstone to other leadership opportunities. Additionally, of the 652 CFOs surveyed in that study, close to 45% were CPAs.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Johnson, CPA, EA – 2023 “40 Under 40” Honoree Founding Partner J&F Advisors, PLLC www.jandfadvisors.com Career Highlights Ashley Johnson, a Founding Partner and strategic leader at J&F Advisors, PLLC, is committed to advancing the firm’s mission and elevating it among the top CPA firms in Detroit.
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CPA Practice
MAY 18, 2023
But modest starting salaries , horrible work/life balance (especially in public accounting), and time-consuming and strict requirements to obtain CPA licensure have resulted in declining student interest in accounting careers—thus creating a talent shortage in the profession.
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CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Cryder, the current CEO of PICPA.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Members of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) visited 65 high schools in the state during the fall of 2023 to inform students about the benefits of having a successful career in accounting and how to become a certified public accountant (CPA).
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CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The Texas Society of CPAs is collaborating with the American Institute of CPAs and other state CPA societies throughout the U.S. for a unique career awareness event aimed at inspiring and educating students about career opportunities in accounting.
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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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Withum
AUGUST 16, 2023
Seton Hall University and Withum announced a pilot program today aimed to ease the burden of fulfilling the 150 credit hours requirement for accounting students. The CPA Pathway Apprenticeship supports the AICPA and NABA’s initiative to help alleviate barriers for students considering a career in public accounting.
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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.
CPA Practice
MAY 24, 2023
Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC, Vice President, Sarbanes/Oxley for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is the new chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs, was voted in as the AICPA’s vice chair. “And
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Going Concern
MARCH 22, 2024
Day will join the FASB from Ernst & Young LLP (EY), the global accounting and professional services firm, where he is a partner working in Professional Practice. Mr. Day has spent most of his 38-year accounting career at EY, which he initially joined in 1986 on the audit staff in St. Louis, Missouri. I wanted an adventure.”
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Going Concern
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Accountants are too stupid to know about this because after all the schooling they just STOP learning! pic.twitter.com/BuMGHJuKx9 — Jessica Smith, EA , not a CPA (@Taxsavvyjessica) February 9, 2025 Something to chew on as both sides argue about fraud and waste: My dad was an auditor with The Indiana Department of Revenue.
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Going Concern
JANUARY 19, 2024
As the profession evolves, the profession’s gatekeepers are tasked with periodic review of the requirements to become a CPA. This is how BEC got killed off and we ended up with CPA Evolution , because the necessary entry-level knowledge of a CPA today is much different from that of a CPA 15 years ago. Reasonable.
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CPA Practice
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The accounting career path is ripe with opportunity. Accountants are in demand, with demand projected to grow in the coming years. This surge creates endless options and vibrant futures for those on the accounting career track. The camp and accounting profession both have bright futures with endless possibilities.
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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.” Yes, accountants have incredible lifetime earning potential. The CPA exam is hard.
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CPA Practice
JULY 5, 2023
Liren Wei, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of Wei, Wei & Co., LLP in Flushing, New York, began his one-year term as president of the New York State Society of CPAs ( NYSSCPA ) on June 1, making him the 104th president of the NYSSCPA. Wei began his accounting career 29 years ago as an entry-level staff accountant.
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Going Concern
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Land an internship at a prestigious accounting firm. Fast forward to her sitting for the CPA exam 10 times and failing 9 while still in grad school… I had a glaring red flag in front of me that I was in the wrong profession, and yet, I clung to my career in accounting because it was a part of the plan.
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CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The accounting talent shortage in Ohio is at a critical point and, requires a bold, all-hands-on-deck approach to resolve, according to The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA). As one of the nation’s leading accounting associations, OSCPA is advancing the profession by leading the charge to reverse the scarcity of accounting talent.
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CPA Practice
JUNE 12, 2024
“Our goal is to make EY US the most preferred place to launch an audit or tax career and become a springboard for future business leaders—for our own organization and leading public and private enterprises.” However, the firm didn’t specify how much more it will pay its entry-level accountants. The median U.S.
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Accounting Insight
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Several factors contribute to the shortage, like mid-career CPAs changing professions, or early retirements spurred by the pandemic. But why has the accounting profession become so unattractive? We’ve gathered three reasons for the shortage of accountants, as well as solutions for CPA firms to consider.
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Going Concern
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Sioux Falls CPA firm marks century in business [ SiouxFalls.Business ] The fourth-generation Sioux Falls firm Nelson & Nelson CPAs celebrates 100 years in business, providing tax, accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services. Nelson & Nelson CPAs is the oldest existing accounting firm established in South Dakota.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Through Career Launchpad, we’re proud to feature CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who are passionate for their roles in the business and accounting world,” said Mike Decker, vice president of CPA examination and pipeline at AICPA & CIMA.
CPA Practice
MAY 2, 2023
The demand for accountants has steadily increased due to business growth and tax regulation complexity, while fewer students pursue accounting as a profession. Encouraging more students to pursue accounting careers is necessary to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field.
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CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
As part of efforts to address accounting’s talent needs and expand access to accounting careers to more candidates, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have proposed changes to the profession’s model law.
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Anders CPA
JULY 18, 2023
Huber, retired tax partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors, passed away on July 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim started his public accounting career in 1974 working at the firm his father, William Huber, founded in 1965, Huber, Ring, Wolling & Co. Huber appeared first on Anders CPA. Vincent de Paul, and St.
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Going Concern
AUGUST 17, 2023
Adamant that there is no way the burden of 150 units for CPA licensure will ever be rolled back to 120, the AICPA and NASBA have scored a second school-firm collaboration for their CPA Pathway Apprenticeship initiative: Seton Hall University and Withum. The program trades work in the field for credits toward 150.
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KROST
APRIL 2, 2021
KROST CPAs and Consultants, the Los Angeles-based firm, has announced their co-sponsorship of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ ( AICPA) Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship Program. ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS.
CPA Practice
MAY 28, 2023
Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC, Vice President, Sarbanes/Oxley for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is the new chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of AAFCPAs , was voted in as the AICPA’s vice chair. “And Ramsey, CPA.
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CPA Practice
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Progress is being made on the creation of a national strategic plan to address the profession’s talent shortage, attendees of the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) fall governing Council meeting were told. So let’s rise to the challenge on this together.”
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
AICPA Shares Plan to Strengthen Accounting Pipeline According to the American Institute of CPAs ‘ 2023 Trends Report, bachelor’s degree completions in accounting dropped 7.8% Meanwhile, 60% of firms surveyed reported that they expected to have the same or higher number of CPAs on staff in 2023 compared to 2022.
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Snyder
MARCH 6, 2023
So, let’s look at the accountant roles of today and the current trends that influence what the roles of an accountant of tomorrow will entail. Hop on reading to learn more about the role of an accountant: 1. Accountants: a quick job description 2. What influences the change in accountants’ role and functions?
Going Concern
MAY 5, 2023
Entry-level CPAs in advisory practices are making $11,000 more than CPAs starting out in audit and tax, and $20,000 more than non-CPAs in advisory. The report says CPAs are generally paid more than non-CPAs, but the pay gap between the two shrinks when moving from entry-level to the manager level. On day one.
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Going Concern
DECEMBER 9, 2022
CPAs reaching out to students to address shortage in profession [ C&G News ]. The Michigan Association of CPAs is calling all potential young accountants, CFOs and financial advisors. When we go into schools, students often don’t even know what a CPA is. One last thing! appeared first on Going Concern.
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Going Concern
APRIL 5, 2024
CPA licensure program off to ‘promising’ start [ Journal of Accountancy ] 38 people huh? The Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) program, a pilot program designed to help accounting graduates earn required academic credits for CPA licensure, has received early positive reviews. appeared first on Going Concern.
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