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How Technology Can Address Two Big Problems at Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

A staggering 72% of accountants who experienced these errors report either personal or corporate accountability, underscoring the critical need for enhanced safeguards within the industry. One solution to this problem is hiring more accountants to better distribute the volume of work.

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Aussie Accountants Brace For Industry Disruption

PYMNTS

Australia’s Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is urging its members to “future-proof” their businesses as the industry heads toward disruption. Further, industry trends have led the traditional accountant model to become “obsolete,” reports said, meaning accountants have to embrace the more strategic role of advisor. “By

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Friday Footnotes: Remembering Legend Sid Kess; Andersen’s Doing Great; Poland Banned Deloitte From Auditing? | 9.22.23

Going Concern

Michael Harlow to Lead Cannabis Practice at CohnReznick [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] New York-based IPA 100 firm CohnReznick LLP (FY23 net revenue of $920 million) has named Michael Harlow as leader of its cannabis industry practice. That compares with the $1.6 billion the company generated for all of 2022.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: CPA Numbers Are Abysmal; PwC Blocked Government Inquiry | 5.30.23

Going Concern

FT dropped this over the weekend : Candidate numbers for US accountancy exams drop to lowest in 17 years New figures from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed the shortage of CPA candidates that has plagued the profession in recent years worsened in 2022, dashing hopes for a quick rebound from the pandemic.

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A Career For Non-CPAs

RitaKeller

Usually, they get the message and move on to work in corporate accounting leaving a significant void in the firm. Historically, firms have even said, “We are a CPA firm, we need CPAs.” Firms need to change. One firm has taken a step to solve this problem. ” Yes, that is true.

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Accounting Expertise In C-Suite Can Compromise Financial Reports

PYMNTS

It’s common sense that a corporation would want its C-Suite to have some knowledge of accounting practices, and one could assume that a lack of understanding of corporate accounting may heighten the risk for misstatements on financial reports.

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The Role Of An Accountant: A Guide To Today’s Accountant’s Roles, Duties, And Responsibilities

Snyder

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?