Going Concern

MARCH 20, 2025

Some potentially juicy news coming out of North Carolina today : The Alexander County Sheriffs Office has received numerous calls related to the accounting firm of Price, Breazeale & Chastang, PA. The Sheriffs Office has been in contact with the North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners pertaining to the business.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Starting salaries in public accounting are projected to increase an average of 8.9% in 2025 and roles in audit and assurance expected to rise by an average of 9.5%, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of public accounting pay data provided by specialized staffing firm Robert Half.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

He has served as an advisor for accounting tech companies such as Intuit, Xero, Gusto, FreshBooks, and Expensify. He holds an accounting degree from Wake Forest University. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has awarded 10 of its members $750 each towards their CPA Exam fee costs. To be eligible for the CPA Exam Fee Lottery, winners must sign up to take the first part of the four-part CPA Exam between Dec. 1, 2024, and Nov.

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Going Concern

JUNE 16, 2024

Something else of interest I saw on Twitter: More thoughts on Private Equity (PE) and Public Accounting firms. Prior to purchase, Grant Thorton was the 7th largest… — Mike Sylvester, CPA (@MikeSyl36625988) June 14, 2024 Why does it feel like something really bad is about to happen? New Mountain Capital LLC is the PE firm.

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Withum

MARCH 18, 2025

Withum is proud to announce that Anni Chen , Audit Manager and CPA, has been nominated for CalCPAs Experienced Leader Award. The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards celebrates the accomplishments of women CPAs who are making a difference in their industry and communities. Withum congratulates Anni Chen on this remarkable achievement.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 3, 2023

next year, according to a CPA Practice Advisor analysis of public accounting pay data provided by specialized staffing firm Robert Half. Robert Half’s salary guide for 2024 was released on Monday, featuring starting salary projections for a plethora of roles in accounting and finance.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

note: A reader sent in this thought-provoking essay on their experience as a CPA. In it the author covers their introduction to accounting, the impact the pandemic had on their goals, and the all too familiar feeling of watching your peers make buckets of money in other careers while you grind away in public.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2023

State CPA Society Ne ws is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MASSCPAs) wants members to prioritize their health this tax season. Opposing sales tax on professional services.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The alarm bells in accounting have been ringing for years: fewer people want to join – or stay – in the profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% Smith School of Business, and holds his CPA license.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Liz has been recognized as the Insightful Accountant Top Educator/ Trainer/ Writer ProAdvisor for her contributions to the accounting community. Facebook – [link] Twitter – [link] LinkedIn – [link] Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a public speaker and author, Diana has developed numerous papers and presentations on taxation, including articles for the Journal of Accountancy and the Journal of Multi-State Taxation. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Public accounting starting salaries for 2024 are expected to range between 7% and 38% higher than the national averages in eight of the top 10 cities in the U.S. Last week, specialized staffing firm Robert Half released its 2024 Salary Guide , and an analysis of the pay data by CPA Practice Advisor revealed a 3.6% by profession.

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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.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In its finance and accounting section, Atrium provides projected 2025 salary ranges for seven jobs in public accounting, with base pay based on a professional’s experience level: low, mid, or high. Here are those public accounting salary ranges for 2025: Data courtesy of Atrium.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is pleased to award $280,000 in scholarships through the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation to 128 Tennessee accounting students.

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CPA Practice

JULY 16, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have expanded international testing availability of the U.S. CPA Exam to the Republic of the Philippines. Passing the Uniform CPA Examination is a prerequisite to becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States.

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CPA cpas Education public accounting 122

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. First, on multiple occasions, the accounting firm failed to timely report the participants in its issuer audits on PCAOB Form AP, in violation of PCAOB Rule 3211, Auditor Reporting of Certain Audit Participants.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 12th annual ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 7, 2023

The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. What are the 2024 CPA Exam changes? By Gail Cole. Here’s what you need to know.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2023

Here’s all that information plus some extra details in graphic form for those who prefer visuals: via this handy Texas State Board of Accountancy PDF that explains everything candidates need to know about this amendment to the Texas Public Accountancy Act And even more info! Angie Button, also a CPA.

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CPA Practice

MAY 16, 2024

Unveiling the findings of its previously announced research into the decreasing supply of new certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is pleased to release its 2024 Insight Special Feature, “Re-Decoding the Decline: An Updated CPA Pipeline Report.”

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AdviceForTaxpreparers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

by Bill Meador, CPA, JD. My name is Bill Meador and I am writing a book to help tax staff succeed in a public accounting firm tax department. Since I do not plan to sell this book through a publishing company, I need another way to market the book to the public. Bill Meador, CPA, JD. It’s your choice.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 1, 2025

AICPA creating more barriers to entry; not for the people, poor CPA exam procedures Pay gaps at intermediate experience levels. As well as hurting CPA culture in process. Add on a CPA cert that takes a year to study for and obtain. Skills gaps caused by pandemic, technology (AI included) and hybrid work environment.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2023

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. The development of technology is hastening the transformation of the accounting sector. The three primary U.S.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. It features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 2024

In a landmark experiment, researchers at AIGENCY have tested the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) by challenging state-of-the-art AI models with the rigorous Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Their study, “Can LLMs Pass the CPA Exam? The criterion for success was a passing score (75%).

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The California Society of Certified Public Accountants or CalCPA recently named Meredith Johnson, CP A and a partner at BPM LLP the new chair of the CalCPA Board of Directors.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 6, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. CPA of the Year Award The CPA of the Year Award recognizes a CPA who has made outstanding contributions toward advancing the accounting profession.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to the indictment, Jerkins, a Certified Public Accountant, owned Jerkins Business Solutions (JBS) which provided tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services, among other accounting and financial services, for individuals and businesses since 2015. JBS had office locations in Fairview and Nashville, Tennessee.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Average public accounting salaries in audit/assurance are expected to range from $80,000 for an associate to $140,550 for a manager in 2025, while the average salaries for roles in tax are projected to range from $79,800 for an associate to $172,200 for a senior manager next year, according to LHH Recruitment Solutions.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) said on Thursday they are asking the public for feedback on a proposed new option for CPA candidates to meet their initial licensure requirements. The candidate also must have completed 150 credit hours and one year of professional experience.

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Withum

MARCH 4, 2025

Tour de Withum offers college students interested in a career in public accounting an inside look at the Firm’s culture and operations. Withum’s internship program provides students with comprehensive hands-on experience aligned with the CPA curriculum.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) has announced — and in typical Midwestern fashion was pleased to do so — that Governor Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2023 as CPA Appreciation Month. Free pizza for everyone on the governor?

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