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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. Evaluation of external auditors should consider CPA firm qualifications, not just proposed fees.

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A Scalable Talent Model Can Be Much More Than a Safety Net for CPA Firms in Need of Skilled Talent

CPA Practice

Hiring contract talent is an effective solution to overcome staffing gaps, and one that many CPA firms are conditioned to using, especially during peak workload periods like tax season. A scalable talent model allows your CPA firm to access specialized skills when and for as long as you need them.

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Starting your own CPA firm: Tips from 2 success stories

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Now that tax season is in full swing for many practitioners, you may find yourself questioning if this is the right time to break off and explore starting your own CPA firm. Starting your own CPA Firm: Don’t be afraid of a niche. From there, Linda purchased an unique book of business to launch her own firm. “I

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AICPA Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

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Weirich, PhD, CPA, as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Award for his outstanding teaching, research and service throughout his 50-year career. This text has been adopted by numerous universities, CPA firms, and corporations for staff training purposes.

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 24, 2024

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 17, 2024

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | October 10, 2024

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