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.

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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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Going Concern

JANUARY 19, 2024

Traipsing haphazardly across the internet as one does, I came across this ancient scroll dated 1988 and entitled “Education requirements for entry into the accounting profession: a statement of the AICPA policies.” For those who meet this standard, no qualifying experience should be required to sit for the CPA examination.

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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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Going Concern

MAY 12, 2023

Talent Why Graduates Aren’t Hot on Accounting Careers: Low Starting Pay, Onerous Testing [ Wall Street Journal ] For Connor Verrett, an economics major and entrepreneurship minor at Washington & Lee University who expects to graduate this month, that roadblock was among the factors he considered in eschewing an accounting career. “It

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

Participants of the 2023 Accounting Think Tank were purposed with engaging with their colleagues and openly discuss issues that may have significant benefit, detriment or other effects on professionals. The goal of enhancing the image of the profession among students, and elevating the appeal of accounting careers, was a notable focus.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 24, 2022

A branch of accounting literature argues that such stereotypes are costly to the profession because they reduce the number, quality, and diversity of people selecting into accounting careers (Baldvinsdottir et al. However, other accounting literature suggests that accounting jobs are miserable. 2003, Chen et al.

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CPA Practice

MAY 14, 2024

After formally presenting its six recommendations that address the accounting talent shortage at AICPA Council next week, NPAG will issue a final report in July that includes the results of its survey of students, employers, and other stakeholders in the profession. Coffey told CPA Practice Advisor.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There’s another article about the accountant shortage today and this time it’s in Insider. Advancing technology in the sector, raising awareness about accounting careers, increasing diversity, and changing the profession’s image are some of the ways they’re tackling the challenge.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway would provide an additional option for candidates to demonstrate their professional and technical skills after earning a bachelor’s degree and meeting their state’s requirements for accounting and business courses. Competencies would be verified in the workplace by licensed CPAs.

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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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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. We couldn’t have done it without their involvement and support!

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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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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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Xero

JULY 7, 2022

I am originally from Naperville, Illinois and I’m currently a senior studying accounting and business analytics at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. I plan to pursue the five year Masters of Accountancy program that will allow me to qualify for the CPA exam.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. As firm leaders, community advocates, educators, and mentors, members play a vital role in strengthening the pipeline. Department of Homeland Security’s STEM Designated Degree Program List.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“We are at a pivotal moment in the accounting profession, and we all have to work on this with strategy and focus,” said Scott Wiley, CAE, OSCPA president and CEO. Education, training, and quality of work are needed more now, and in different ways, than they ever were before.”

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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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Nancy McClelland, LLC

JANUARY 20, 2024

Three Main Themes , as outlined by the producers: Integrating passions and work: The importance of integrating passion and personal interests into professional work, as seen through Nancy McClelland’s incorporation of dancing into her accounting career. You can thank me later.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And the talent shortage: The firm is also committed to widening its recruitment pool to fill hard-to-staff accounting jobs along with back-office roles like payroll and human resources. A certification program to reskill workers with at least some college education to take on those roles is set to launch next year.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The group’s mission is to use a data-driven, highly collaborative and inclusive approach to tackle issues that have led to declining numbers of accounting graduates and CPA candidates. We’re asking tough questions and having tough conversations,” said Sue Coffey, the AICPA’s CEO of public accounting and NPAG’s executive sponsor.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The additional year of college education required for CPA exam eligibility adds to the financial strain, further diminishing the attractiveness of an accounting career to potential entrants. Many accounting firm owners, in an attempt to maximize profits, have historically kept staff wages relatively low.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

The work-for-credit program will help young accountants get their 150 hours.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Creating a CPA firm around flexibility Heit describes how a former group of colleagues had started an accounting firm around the same time she began her photography business. After some time, Heit left HCVT to become a full-time photographer, allowing her the flexibility to have the work-life balance she desired.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 4, 2024

As audit leaders embrace the responsible use of AI and communicate their vision for its use, they have an opportunity to entice young people to pursue a future-driven accounting career. Existing workforces also are likely to find inspiration in their leaders’ vision. The audit profession is embarking on an exciting journey.

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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

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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

.” Accounting has been taking a beating in the public square recently, with a steady drumbeat of news about the decline of people either entering or exiting the profession. Our talent challenges are real, but perspective about the opportunities and appeal of an accounting career has been lacking.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Companies “would need to continually educate new auditors on their businesses and risks”, it added. Early evidence suggests the accountants’ objections were wide of the mark. The Michigan Association of CPAs is calling all potential young accountants, CFOs and financial advisors. One last thing!

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Going Concern

APRIL 5, 2024

Education School of Accounting will honor alums at Wilton T. Anderson Hall of Fame Banquet [ Oklahoma State University ] Oklahoma State University’s School of Accounting will honor three outstanding alumni during the 2024 Wilton T. CPA licensure program off to ‘promising’ start [ Journal of Accountancy ] 38 people huh?

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