CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. Together, Life Associates have helped approximately 4,000 students over the last 25 years pursue a degree in accounting and sit for the CPA Exam.

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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. That’s all great.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The thought leaders also discussed topic ranging from trends in advisory services, higher education and the 150-hour rule, staffing issues, firm structures, and future “knowns and unknowns” of the profession. 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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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Career Awareness Event Brings CPAs to Classrooms to Inspire Future Accountants Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA) is excited to announce our collaboration with the American Institute of CPAs and fellow state CPA societies throughout the U.S. This career awareness event is an important step toward achieving that goal.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

for a unique career awareness event aimed at inspiring and educating students about career opportunities in accounting. This collaborative effort is designed to foster interest in accounting careers and help dispel misconceptions often associated with the profession.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a post published on October 7th by Montclair State University titled “ Top 5 Reasons to Transition to an Accounting Career ” that can be best described as a thinly veiled advertisement for their Master’s program, the university explains “why making the leap into accounting might be the best move you ever make.”

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

The camp is designed to introduce Kansas high school students to the vast array of career opportunities in the accounting profession. It is a collaborative effort incorporating Kansas high school educators, collegiate faculty and students, future employers, and impactful speakers in the business sector, specifically accounting.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

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.]

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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

MAY 14, 2024

Because CPA candidates must complete 150 semester credit hours of education—30 credits beyond the typical 120 credit hours earned in a four-year undergraduate degree— many CPAs end up spending five years in college instead of four. We want to be clear that we very much value education. NPAG says in the report.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. 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.]

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Withum

AUGUST 16, 2023

The combination of a strong curriculum with excellent faculty members with the real world ‘work for credit’ experience on-site at Withum is an exemplary model that mutually benefits the students, industry partner and the broader accounting field. Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D. Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D.

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Accounting Insight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Throughout the program, students attended talks from leading professional bodies such as ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, and AAT, who shared valuable insights into accounting career pathways. In addition, the interns participated in real interviews, preparing them for the competitive job market.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

.” To combat shortages, those in the accounting industry are working to attract more people to the field. 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

MAY 24, 2023

He is a Lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and won NABA’s Inaugural Core Values award in 2022.

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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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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Institute of Management Accountants and the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting announced their annual scholarship recipients.

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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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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Career development : Identifies candidates early who then receive accelerated real-world competency-based training. Earn while you learn: Bridges education and employment. Eligible candidates must be 16 years of age with a high school diploma.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

OSCPA analyzed data from the Accountancy Board of Ohio and found, that of Ohio’s registered CPAs, more than 45 percent are 60 years old or older, and nearly two-thirds are over age 50 – a preview of Ohio’s growing accountant shortage. “We Accounting’s story needs to be well-lived, in addition to being well-told.

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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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AUGUST 17, 2023

The students may also sit for the CPA exam during the program, affording them the opportunity to become licensed CPAs by the time they start their accounting career as full-time, entry-level Staff I team members at the Firm. Assistant Provost and Dean of Continuing Education and Professional Studies at Seton Hall University.

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Xero

JULY 7, 2022

I took an introductory bookkeeping accounting class during my sophomore year. The following summer, I participated in the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) sponsored by NABA in Chicago where I had the opportunity to meet and hear from accounting professionals about their work experience and the benefits of the profession.

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Accounting Today

JULY 19, 2023

Empower High School Experience, a three-week paid internship focused on introducing high school students to accounting careers. This summer, KPMG launched the inaugural KPMG U.S.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 19, 2023

NPAG has developed working groups that are drilling down into different “life stages” leading up to and through the course of an accounting career, from middle school and high school to college, post-graduation and on to early career paths. So let’s rise to the challenge on this together.”

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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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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As firm leaders, community advocates, educators, and mentors, members play a vital role in strengthening the pipeline. Seeking federal designation: The AICPA and 54 state CPA societies nominated six accounting-related degrees for inclusion on the U.S.

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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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Accounting Today

JULY 27, 2023

The rising cost of higher education raises the question of where to get a degree. This study examines the educational backgrounds of C-suite executives in the top firms.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 4, 2024

Nearly 9 in 10 accountants want a better work-life balance, while just over 70 percent would like more help from their organizations to manage mental health, according to ACCA’s Global Trends Survey 2023. Long hours and heavy workloads are nothing new for many accounting professionals.

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CPA Practice

MAY 28, 2023

He is a Lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and won NABA’s Inaugural Core Values award in 2022.

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Accounting Insight

JANUARY 4, 2023

While there’s much to be proud of across our education and skills landscape, a stronger focus on increasing the number of innovative and productive workplaces will be key to meeting the ambitions for our economy.’. By The ACCA.

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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.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Download white paper Advisory services — “That is what it’s called” Throughout her entire accounting career, Heit touched aspects of advisory services — not in the iteration she uses now, she says, but as a service provided mostly for free to clients. Because I know firsthand the limitations that we tend to put on ourselves.”

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

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