Accounting standards blamed for lack of accountants
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
It's not just the 150-hour rule for obtaining a CPA license that may be the culprit for the talent shortage, according to an academic study.
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Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
It's not just the 150-hour rule for obtaining a CPA license that may be the culprit for the talent shortage, according to an academic study.
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