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Minority CPAs deterred by 150-hour rule

Accounting Today

The 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.

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EisnerAmper adds Krost CPAs

Accounting Today

EisnerAmper, a Top 25 Firm based in New York, is adding the partners and colleagues of Krost CPAs, a Top 100 Firm based in the Los Angeles area, in a combination expected to close in September.

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How CPAs Are Evolving Into Strategic Advisors

CPA Practice

By Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra There is no question about how CPAs have evolved in their role over the past couple of decades, but what has really been behind it and, more importantly, how do you they get there? Moreover, CPAs are now being perceived as critical thinkers with a vision for business growth and expansion.

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State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S. To address these critical issues, an intentional and consistent effort is required to encourage younger people to become CPAs. Tammy Hofstede.

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Rethinking the Concept of the Employee: How Outsourcing Can Help Grow Your Accounting Business

Speaker: Dixie McCurley, Principal, Digital Advisory at Cherry Bekaert LLP

In this post-COVID world, clients are reevaluating their expectations as far as an in-person relationship with their CPAs and accounting professionals. Rather, it could be utilized as an employee-friendly way to assuage an overburdened staff, relieve productivity bottlenecks, and stimulate growth.

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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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New Jersey CPAs pitch accounting careers to high school students

Accounting Today

Over 60 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited 65 high schools in the Garden State last fall to tell students about accounting careers and how to become a CPA.