Going Concern

MARCH 17, 2023

Minnesota Society of CPAs has sent a message to educators in the state regarding legislation that would introduce an alternative pathway to CPA licensure and the message to these stewards of the next generation of accountants is clear: no one is trying to eliminate MAcc programs.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 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.] 2024 and beyond The Oklahoma Society of CPAs has established goals and objectives for 2024 and beyond.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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 Practice

JANUARY 16, 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.] The Alabama Society of CPAs like many other societies, has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Because of him and others at the firm, I decided to stick with the accounting profession and finish out my four years at Dordt. I watched as the CPAs/partners there coached people through their business, worked with them 1 on 1, and showed them places they could and couldn’t save money. Crazy how that works. It’s a special place.

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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.] The Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants (RISCPA) is a leading advocate for economic development in the state.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage. Many states are also working to adopt similar language to Ohio.

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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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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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

HR Dive discusses the recent CPE situation at EY : A recent scandal involving online training at Ernst & Young has pulled back the curtain on the time and ethical pressures accountants and finance teams are under to balance the demands of client work with ongoing professional training requirements.

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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.

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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

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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Withum

MARCH 18, 2025

The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards celebrates the accomplishments of women CPAs who are making a difference in their industry and communities. A Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California, Anni received her bachelors degree in management and accounting from Renmin University of China (RUC).

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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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Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Going Concern previously reported on bits of an interview with Ken Bishop , President and CEO of NASBA, published in Journal of Accountancy. Changing the Illinois Public Accountancy Act will not be easy. For example, Section 5.2

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Going Concern

APRIL 21, 2022

. “In my view, the future of the CPA profession is at risk,” writes Yigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM in a letter to the editor published by The CPA Journal. For example, every startup would benefit immensely from having a CPA among its founders.

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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. Proponents of reducing education requirements have been nothing if not vocal about their opposition to the AICPA’s official position.

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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

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 Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The AICPA Leadership Academy was designed to strengthen and expand the leadership skills of promising young professionals while they network with a peer group of talented and motivated CPAs. It features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the oldest and largest societies in the United States, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants or TXCPA currently has 28,000 members. Founded in 1915, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) provides a wide array of professional resources for CPAs.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If I was a society CEO and I had some members who were having trouble hiring CPAs knocking on my door, I would be trying to react. It is one part of a multi-layered campaign to promote the accounting profession and make it an attractive career choice to students. [Ed. note: We agree. 03, subdivisions 3a, 6.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 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 Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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MyIRSRelief

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There are several types of tax professionals who can provide tax representation, including attorneys, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), and enrolled agents. Professionalism: EAs are held to high ethical standards and are required to complete continuing education in order to maintain their license.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

That’s sort of what’s happening in the profession right now over proposed legislation in Minnesota that offers an alternative to the traditional 150 units of education required for licensure. The proposal would make it harder for Minnesota CPAs to practice across state lines, physically and virtually.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 18, 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 Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) recently announcedJim Gurowka, CAE, as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective Sept. She holds a B.S.

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CPA Practice

MAY 26, 2023

The governing body of the American Institute of CPAs has endorsed the creation of a national strategy to boost the number of accounting graduates who enter the profession, as well as those who go on to obtain a CPA license. We need a sustained, collaborative approach to broaden the pool of prospective CPA candidates.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This webinar will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm ET Sponsor: CorpNet.com Duration: 1 Hour Register Now It’s best that accountants, CPAs, and tax professionals are up to date on entity advantages to assist their clients in making the best decision when it comes to choosing which entity option is best for their business.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Because CPA candidates must complete 150 semester credit hours of education—30 credits beyond the typical 120 credit hours earned in a four-year undergraduate degree— many CPAs end up spending five years in college instead of four. We want to be clear that we very much value education.

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Going Concern

MAY 9, 2023

This is from CNN Philippines in March : The country is facing a shortage of accountants as college enrollment for this field of study dropped while those licensed chose to work abroad, a group of certified public accountants said on Friday. Non-CPAs of course starts a bit lower, Php 12,000 to Php 15,000. The salary.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is supporting new bipartisan, bicameral legislation establishing the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway and supporting long-standing efforts to diversify the future accounting workforce. 1705, the STEM Education in Accounting Act.

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CPA Practice

JULY 8, 2024

AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Shortly before his passing, he became the first African American and youngest chair of the North Carolina Association of CPAs board of directors.

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CPA Practice

MAY 24, 2023

The governing body of the American Institute of CPAs has endorsed the creation of a national strategy to boost the number of accounting graduates who enter the profession, as well as those who go on to obtain a CPA license. We need a sustained, collaborative approach to broaden the pool of prospective CPA candidates.

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

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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Going Concern

JANUARY 19, 2024

Traipsing haphazardly across the internet as one does, I came across this ancient scroll dated 1988 and entitled “Education requirements for entry into the accounting profession: a statement of the AICPA policies.” For those who meet this standard, no qualifying experience should be required to sit for the CPA examination.

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