Illinois lawmakers propose alternative paths to CPA license
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
State representatives introduced legislation supported by the Illinois CPA Society to create two more pathways to CPA licensure to ease the pipeline.
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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name. When I learn that someone has “CPA” or “CMA” behind their name, I immediately know a lot about that individual.
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Ohio eases CPA licensure
Accounting Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.
Bipartisan State House Bill Would Create Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinois
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Natalie Manley (D) and Amy Elik (R), who are both CPAs, would amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to create two additional pathways to CPA licensure in the state and enhance CPA practice privilege mobility. House Bill 2459, introduced on Feb. 3 by state Reps.
Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know
Speaker: Debra L. Robinson
CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth.
CPA Success Index: Ranking the nation's top collegiate accounting programs
Accounting Today
JANUARY 23, 2025
These institutions serve as examples of how academic structure, focused preparation and student support can help graduates successfully navigate the CPA exam.
CPA Business Execs’ Optimism About the Economy is Soaring Post-Election, AICPA Says
CPA Practice
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Following the November presidential election, CPA business leaders have a much more positive outlook about the U.S. The quarterly survey includes 273 qualified responses from CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who hold leadership positions, such as CFO or controller, in their companies. projection last quarter.
Managing Security Issues with a Remote Workforce while Continuing to Grow Your Practice
Speaker: Jim Bourke, Managing Director Advisory Services at WithumSmith+Brown
Protecting data does not and should not result in a massive disruption to our business model, but instead, should be viewed as an opportunity to get to better know our clients and help them by delivering new services that in the past were never associated with a CPA firm.
4 Steps to Building Your Client Advisory Services Practice With Passion & Purpose
Speaker: Amy Vetter, CEO of The B3 Method Institute
As a CPA, consultant and entrepreneur, Amy will share insights and best practices from her own experience starting and growing an advisory services practice on her own and as a Partner in accounting, and from her 10+ years of advising thousands of firm leaders on how to grow and scale their businesses.
How to Elevate Your CPA Services and Grow Your Business
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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work
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Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. "Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. However, many don’t really want to.
The CPA Firm Growth Strategy: From Compliance to Consulting
Speaker: Rita Keller - President of Keller Advisors, LLC
For some, the transition will be easy. For others, it will be a significant challenge. No matter where you are in the process, you need to be aware of the challenges and opportunities.
Be an Odd Duck: Work on, Not in Your Public Accounting Practice
Speaker: Tom Bowman, CPA of Bowman & Company
Tom Bowman, Owner of Bowman & Company, CPA, PC shares his journey and 10 step process for going from Technician to Business Owner. Our CEUs count toward the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program. Attendance of this webinar will earn (1) CLE toward your CPA license.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025?
Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement
Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker
Your CFO vs. your CPA Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statements, and which one is more important to your business April 6th, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT Join Wayne Spivak, experienced CFO and corporate finance expert, for an insightful discussion on managing cash flow and company profitability.
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