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Does Accounting Education Belong in the University Curriculum? 

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Rather, the proposal is to eventually do away with ALL university-based education but keep a weakened 150-hour requirement until that day comes. The National Pipeline Advisory Group has joined those who question the value of a university education. Starting salary is the return one earns on an investment in education.

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AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award

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was active in the establishment of the AICPA and played a key role in advancing education within the profession. Pamela Krumviede (Illinois), a graduate of The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in finance and a Bachelor of Science in accountancy, is employed with Baker Tilly US, LLP in Chicago, IL.

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VAT on independent school fees: FAQs

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Following Labour’s election win, they have gone ahead with their intention to impose VAT on education provided outside of the state sector. However if school meals are provided as an overall supply of education, they will take on the VAT liability of that education.

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AICPA News – June 2023

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Kaarin Kontio Evens (Minnesota), a graduate of Macalester College with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry, a Bachelor of Arts in music and a Master of Science in chemistry from University of Wisconsin, Madison (with additional business coursework at Augsburg University), is employed with Lottsa Tax and Accounting Services in Minneapolis, MN.

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Layoff Watch ’24: The Canadian Version of the AICPA Cuts One Fifth of Its Workforce

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In a profession that prizes transparency as one of its core tenets, there continues to be concerns regarding CPA Canada’s financial transparency surrounding the education programs. L’Ordre des CPA du Québec and CPA Ontario will continue to deliver all CPA education courses, programs, and exams in their respective jurisdictions.

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Autumn Budget 2024 Commentary: Manufacturing

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. People – a commitment to improved employment prospects, skills and productivity would help ease the pressures presented by a growing skills gap and help bridge the disconnect between education and industry. A key theme of today’s budget was “Invest, Invest, Invest!”

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AICPA News – July 2024

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Sid Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education The Sid Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education was presented to Tony Nitti, CPA, MST, a National Tax Partner at EY. In addition to obtaining his CPA license, he has added the Personal Financial Specialist and Certified Financial Planner credentials.

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