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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 17, 2024

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ACCOUNTING CANDIDATES FTE Accounting / Bookkeeping | Candidate ID #18014117 Certifications: QBO ProAdvisor, Xero Certified Education: BA, MBA Accounting Experience (years): 9+ years accounting experience Work experience (detail): Currently a Senior Bookkeeper/Team Lead with a public firm 5+ years managing outsourced accounting for multiple clients (..)

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State CPA Society News and Updates – Oct. 2024

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The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) recently announcedJim Gurowka, CAE, as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective Sept. Gurowka comes to the FICPA after a 19-year tenure as Senior Vice President of the Institute Management Accountants (IMA). She holds a B.S.

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Here Are Even More 2024 Accounting Salary Projections

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Last month we took a look at the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide to get an idea what public accounting salaries should be in the range of next year, today it’s a similar report from Addison Group and their 2024 Workforce Planning Guide. The guide covers several industries, we are of course only here for accounting.

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How Technology Can Address Two Big Problems at Accounting Firms

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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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What is Co-Sourced Accounting and Is It a Fit for My Company?

Cherry Bekaert

In response to the talent shortage and the declining number of certified public accountants (CPA) professionals, many corporate accounting departments are relying on professional services firms to fill the gaps.

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150 Hour Rule: Let’s Keep Arguing About What Color the Drapes Should Be While the House is Burning Down

Going Concern

To summarize most of the article: barrier to entry, US workforce hemorrhaged 334,000 accountants and auditors in two years, pipeline pipeline pipeline, blah blah. Companies, not just CPA firms, are struggling to fill senior accountant roles and jobs for accountants with three to five years of experience.

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