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Accounting Firms Continue to Prioritize Work-Life Balance

CPA Practice

My generation is more focused on maintaining that work-life balance,” said Kowal, who works at accounting firm EisnerAmper in Philadelphia. “A It’s pushing accounting leaders to consider new ways of operating their firms, as young talent gets frequent outreach from competitor firms and recruiters.

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Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study

CPA Practice

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania with over 20,000 members, has issued its latest Insights report. The report’s deep dive provides the latest data on compensation across titles, technology adoption, billing model breakdowns, M&A and more.

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Top 7 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Accounting Firms, According to PICPA

CPA Practice

The good news, according to PICPA’s findings, is that accounting professionals want to stay at their current firm and in the profession, which puts most firms in a great position to address talent retention more quickly and effectively. So, why are so many heading for the exits?

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State CPA Societies in Action: Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. They are also evaluating how they currently engage young people across the state, and are looking to engage students as early as freshmen in high school to drive their interest in accounting careers.

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Platform Accounting Group Enters Pennsylvania, Adds Keystone Advisor Group

CPA Practice

Holladay, UT-based Platform has entered Pennsylvania for the first time after adding Orwigsburg-based Keystone Advisor Group, formerly known as Heckman & Laudeman.

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Accounting Firm Adds New Subsidiary, Schneider Downs Capital

CPA Practice

The firm also offers risk advisory, wealth management, personal financial services and retirement plan solutions. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Metropolitan Washington, Schneider Downs serves clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Maryland and around the world.

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The Era of the Non-Equity Partner Is Upon Us

Going Concern

The accounting profession is adding far more nonequity partners to its ranks than equity partners, which means power is concentrated among fewer owners but stand-out pros are getting the opportunity for more responsibility, more autonomy and more money. See: Let’s Discuss: Non-Equity Partners in Accounting Firms.