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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

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The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential. The survey will close Dec.

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IRS: Kentucky Storm Victims Qualify For Tax Relief

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TNS) The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024. By Janie Slaven, The Times-Tribune, Corbin, Ky. These taxpayers now have until Nov.

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CPA Exam Candidates: You Better Hurry Up and Apply For BEC Before It’s Gone Forever

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Once again @profjackc has tweeted a very important reminder for current CPA exam candidates and once again we’re here signal boosting said reminder because it’s important information. The post CPA Exam Candidates: You Better Hurry Up and Apply For BEC Before It’s Gone Forever appeared first on Going Concern.

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LBMC Adds Kentucky CPA Firm Strothman & Co.

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Top 40 accounting firm LBMC, which is based in Brentwood, TN, is merging in Louisville-based CPA firm Strothman & Co. team further enhances our service offerings and allows us to expand our Kentucky presence, where we currently serve over 100 clients across the state.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Ex-Kentucky CPA Accused of Failing to Report More Than $300,000 on Federal Taxes

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By Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) A former Kentucky accountant has been indicted after allegedly failing to report more than $320,000 in income on his federal taxes. A federal grand jury indicted Charles Marshall Stivers, of Manchester, last week on two charges of making false statements on tax returns in 2018 and 2020.

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Friday Footnotes: Tim Ryan Works Too Hard; Fake CPA Gets Violent Over QuickBooks Files; PwC PR | 10.20.23

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Local CPA weighs in on accountant shortage [ WMDT ] The Salisbury, MD news spoke to a UHY partner about the issue. CPA at UHY Group Mark Welsh tells 47ABC that recruiting slowing down has meant firms are turning to AI, Bots, and international workers to help fill demand, raising prices as much as ten percent for end-users. Welsh said.

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Ex-Kentucky CPA Accused of Failing to Report More Than $300,000 on Federal Taxes

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By Bill Estep, Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) A former Kentucky accountant has been indicted after allegedly failing to report more than $320,000 in income on his federal taxes. A federal grand jury indicted Charles Marshall Stivers, of Manchester, last week on two charges of making false statements on tax returns in 2018 and 2020.