Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Ohio Society of CPAs is working on an action plan to attract more young people to the accounting profession.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. MSCPA currently has four primary initiatives: 1. has been experiencing a slight decline in member.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 27, 2024

[ 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.] mindset, is laser focused on the next decade and adopting to the next generation of CPAs and changes in the profession.

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CPA Practice

MAY 14, 2024

As the accounting profession continues to grapple with a shortage of new CPAs and fewer accounting graduates , an independent national advisory group has published six draft recommendations in a new report on what the profession can do to restock its pipeline with young talent. We want to be clear that we very much value education.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

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.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With more than 100 years of experience, The Ohio Society of CPAs represents 85,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are the strategic financial advisors to Ohio’s leading businesses. However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

With the plethora of highly sensitive personal and financial data being shared between firms and clients, it’s the perfect time for bad actors to strike, especially as the April 15th deadline inches closer and CPAs push to get more done with less time.

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Accounting Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

From Alabama dinosaurs to pickleball, accountants have studied some unusual things to fulfill their education requirement.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

Certified Public Accountants from across the nation made their way to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers on issues important to the accounting profession during the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Spring Meeting of Council and Annual Members Meeting from May 23-25. government’s financial statements.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

More than 3,500 accounting, tax and financial professionals convened in Las Vegas this week for the 2023 AICPA/CIMA Engage Conference, the largest annual educational and network event hosted by the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As you know, there is a battle brewing in his state over adding a second pathway to CPA licensure that would allow Minnesota candidates to be licensed with 120 units and additional work experience, a move the AICPA has publicly (and privately, we hear) spoken out against. In summation: Education is valuable. The result is 26.4

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CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

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. State CPA societies and individuals submit award nominations, with self-nominations not accepted. Weirich not only prepares students but helps them succeed.”

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. Those days are long gone.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2023

“The NJCPA has a rich history of member service, cultivating community and helping to foster the next generation of accountants and CPAs,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA. The NJCPA is recognized as the industry leader in advocacy at the state level,” added Johnson. Any long-term objectives? “We

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

Sandra Richtermeyer, CPA, PhD, CMA, University of Massachusetts Lowell Immediate Past-Chair: Karen McElroy, CPA, Deloitte LLP President and CEO: Amy Pitter, MassCPAs Directors: Mark Audi, CPA, Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) Charlotte Cathro, CPA, TAC CPAs LLC Marquis Cooper, Boston Scientific Matthew Dyment, J.D.,

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Going Concern

APRIL 21, 2022

For example, every startup would benefit immensely from having a CPA among its founders. For example, the AICPA’s idea of expanding its membership by opening the certified in financial forensics (CFF) certification to non-CPAs runs counter to the exclusivity of the CPA brand. Yeah, that should do for a start. Photo by cottonbro.

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Going Concern

JULY 7, 2023

Back to the reason why we’re here, the AICPA has posted a call to all CPAs to help set passing scores for the 2024 CPA exam. If you answered yes to all the above, you can volunteer and participate in determining the passing score for the 2024 CPA Exam. Candidates, please do not blow that inbox up with your CPA exam gripes.

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Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

A cut out in the article includes this quote, “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longer be automatically substantially equivalent and would no longer enjoy the mobility and reciprocal practice privileges they currently are afforded.” For example, Section 5.2

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CPA Practice

JULY 29, 2024

A program designed to ease attainment of the final 30 hours of the education requirement for CPA licensure has expanded since it began offering online courses last semester. As part of the ELE program, students receive a curated course list that focuses on the skills and knowledge they need to be successful.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s when the conversation turns to the complexities of late-in-life relocations that CPAs may find themselves in uncharted territory. is the founder of Seniors Real Estate Institute , a coaching training, and educational organization dedicated to equipping real estate agents to better serve the mature market. Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D.,

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2023

Another state has pushed to allow prospective CPAs to sit for the exam with just a bachelor’s degree worth of units and that’s good ol’ Texas. Effective September 1, future CPAs can sit for the exam with 120 units of education. First day to accept AOIs under the new education requirements.

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Accounting Today

MAY 7, 2024

For CPAs who aspire to practice in Tax Court, the ability to review a case that has been litigated by a fellow CPA is a useful educational tool.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 23, 2023

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. TSCPA is the premier professional association for CPAs in Tennessee,” said Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, President/CEO of TSCPA.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Thank goodness for the Connecticut Society of CPAs! Without their posting , it would have taken me longer to learn about the latest half-baked idea by NASBA regarding the education requirements to become a CPA. Oh, I know!

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. Together, Life Associates have helped approximately 4,000 students over the last 25 years pursue a degree in accounting and sit for the CPA Exam.

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CPA Practice

JULY 3, 2024

For CPAs and accountants, guiding clients through the intricacies of tax nexus also means monitoring and ensuring compliance and optimizing tax strategies. Practical Tips for CPAs and Accountants Stay Informed: Nexus regulations frequently change, especially today with the stratospheric rise of e-commerce and remote work.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The album provides an enjoyable way for CPAs to earn continuing professional education credit.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 26, 2024

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.

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Going Concern

MAY 22, 2024

The leaders of the US accounting profession have signaled they could cut the education requirements for becoming an accountant, amid growing alarm about a shortage of new recruits. Before anyone gets too excited, we have to remember that under normal conditions, implementing changes across all 55 CPA jurisdictions could take years.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

By Blake Oliver, CPA, and Chris Vanover, CPA. CPAs have always been passionate about numbers, using various metrics such as revenue, profit, headcount and realization to measure success. However, this focus on numerical indicators is contributing to the decline of the CPA profession itself.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 12, 2024

[ 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.] states, but professional CPAs in Big Sky Country have a vibrant and active professional association with nearly 1,500 members.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A pilot program designed to ease attainment of the final 30 hours of the education requirement for CPA licensure now allows accounting graduates unaffiliated with a participating accounting firm or employer to sign up, as long as they are employed full time.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What’s the state of accounting education today? In the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast, three college accounting educators – who are also CPAs – discuss enrollment trends, shifts in curriculum, accommodating varied learning styles, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, alternative pathways to CPA and more.

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