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

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By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. 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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CPA Business Execs’ Optimism About the Economy is Soaring Post-Election, AICPA Says

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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. last quarter.

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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% And according to the Institute of Management Accountants and staffing firm Robert Half, more than 1 in 10 accountants in the U.S.

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How the CPA, CMA and EA Credentials Have Become Global Designations

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In the last few years there has been a shortage of critical skills with regards to the accounting profession and especially in the output of North American and European professionals with CPA, EA and CMA qualifications. This is where skilled CPA, CMA AND EA professionals shine. Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

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Bookkeeping Fundamentals for Small Business Owners

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According to US Bank, 82% of businesses that fail, are actually profitable but failed to manage their cash flow. Handle payments and manage accounts payable. This task helps you avoid running out of money suddenly — leaving you unable to pay employees, vendors, or Uncle Sam.

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EY Survey: Students and Executives Alike Support Alternate Pathways to CPA Licensure

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The one that contains this quote: From the CAQ report “Increasing Diversity in the Accounting Profession Pipeline: Challenges and Opportunities” The EY survey report continues: CPAs bring desirable skills to C-level executive roles. Additionally, of the 652 CFOs surveyed in that study, close to 45% were CPAs.

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AICPA Forms Advisory Group to Create Strategy to Address CPA Talent Shortage

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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formed an advisory group representing a broad spectrum of the accounting profession that will help shape a national strategy to address the profession’s talent shortage, including accounting students who go on to obtain a CPA license.

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