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State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 22, 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. To address these critical issues, an intentional and consistent effort is required to encourage younger people to become CPAs.

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MNCPA to Educators: “We Do Not Need New CPAs Who Have Additional College Credits; We Need More CPAs, Period.”

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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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Oklahoma Society of CPAs

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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Letter to the Editor: Life in Public Accounting Doesn’t Add Up For Young Professionals

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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State CPA Societies in Action: Alabama Society of CPAs

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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State CPA Societies in Action – The Rhode Island Society of CPAs

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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CPAs Provide Six Ways to Replenish the Talent Pipeline

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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CPAs from Several States Visited Washington D.C. to Promote Accounting and Tax Issues

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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Does the 150 Hour Rule Provide Value to the Profession or to Students as Future CPAs? No, Says Professor

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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AICPA Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

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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Massachusetts Society of CPAs Announces New Board of Directors

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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Effective September 1, You Can Sit For the CPA Exam in Texas With 120 Units

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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Why NASBA Can Be a Bully and What CPAs Can Do About It

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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Did the Anti-150 Hour Crowd Finally Beat the AICPA Into Submission? Looks That Way

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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4 Reasons Why the Profession Is Struggling to Convince Students to Become CPAs, #4 Will Not Shock You

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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Our Obsession with Hours Is Destroying the Accounting Profession

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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State CPA Society News and Updates – Sept. 2024

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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U.S. Uniform CPA Examination is Now Offered in the Philippines

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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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This award will be granted to two students per year: with one research project to support the practice of public accountancy and one supporting the field of management accounting. Melancon Research Fellowship including eligibility, application requirements and deadlines can be found at ThisWaytoCPA.com/education.

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State CPA Societies in Action: The Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA)

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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Minnesota Throws TPTB the Finger and Introduces Legislation to Offer an Alternate Pathway to CPA Licensure

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

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% Pay a more attractive entry-level accounting salary.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

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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FAQ tax problem resolution – get taxiety relief today

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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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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

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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The Beef Between the AICPA and Minnesota Over the 150 Hour Rule Heats Up

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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AICPA, NASBA Seek Input on Proposed New Pathway to CPA Licensure

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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The Philippines is Running Low on Accountants and US Firms Should Be Worried

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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Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Hot off Ohio’s governor signing into law a bill that introduces a bachelor’s only pathway to CPA licensure in that state , a pair of Illinois representatives have introduced a bill that would do the same for aspiring CPAs in their state. And the Illinois CPA Society is cheering it on.

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Automation and AI-Driven Solutions Can Create Incentives to Attract and Retain Certified CPAs

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Accounting firms and departments face continuous pressure to attract and retain talent due to a persistent shortage of qualified professionals to do the work.

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New Jersey CPA Society Announces Ovation Awards

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants ‘ has announced that 40 individuals are the recipients of its 2024 Ovation Awards in seven categories: Lifetime Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Exceptional Educators; Emerging Leaders; Impact; Innovation; and Women to Watch. Thomas, J.D.,

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

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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We Get to the Bottom of Why the 150 Hour Rule Doesn’t Require Specific Courses

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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State CPA Societies in Action: Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)

CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is one of the oldest and largest CPA societies in the U.S. Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is the premier association serving CPAs, accountants and financial professionals in the state of Florida.

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Texas Society of CPAs Hosts Accounting Opportunities Month

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Texas Society of CPAs is collaborating with the American Institute of CPAs and other state CPA societies throughout the U.S. for a unique career awareness event aimed at inspiring and educating students about career opportunities in accounting.

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Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients

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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State CPA Societies in Action: Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Cryder, the current CEO of PICPA.

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The Accountant Shortage Isn’t Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

CPA candidate numbers have been on the decline for years, even before anyone was talking about critical talent shortages, the 150-hour rule is considered by many to be an unnecessary barrier to entry in which case it is certainly doing its job by keeping out both the riff-raff and the quality talent. Pruitt, Jr.,

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AICPA Supports New Strategy to Increase New Accounting Professionals

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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AICPA Supports Legislation that Recognizes Accounting as a STEM Career Pathway

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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Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study

CPA Practice

APRIL 26, 2023

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants , the largest CPA association in Pennsylvania with over 20,000 members, has issued its latest Insights report. The report’s deep dive provides the latest data on compensation across titles, technology adoption, billing model breakdowns, M&A and more.

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AICPA Supports New Strategy to Increase New Accounting Professionals

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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Illinois CPA Society Accepting Scholarship Applications

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Women’s Executive Committee Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarships for female seniors or graduate students. “As These resources empowered me, inspired me to continue my education, and influenced my decision to pursue the CPA credential,” says Solean Nunez, a Western Illinois University student and recent scholarship recipient. “I

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State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

MNCPA to Educators: “We Do Not Need New CPAs Who Have Additional College Credits; We Need More CPAs, Period.”

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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

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State CPA Societies in Action: Oklahoma Society of CPAs

Letter to the Editor: Life in Public Accounting Doesn’t Add Up For Young Professionals

State CPA Societies in Action: Alabama Society of CPAs

State CPA Societies in Action – The Rhode Island Society of CPAs

CPAs Provide Six Ways to Replenish the Talent Pipeline

CPAs from Several States Visited Washington D.C. to Promote Accounting and Tax Issues

Does the 150 Hour Rule Provide Value to the Profession or to Students as Future CPAs? No, Says Professor

AICPA Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

Massachusetts Society of CPAs Announces New Board of Directors

Effective September 1, You Can Sit For the CPA Exam in Texas With 120 Units

Why NASBA Can Be a Bully and What CPAs Can Do About It

Did the Anti-150 Hour Crowd Finally Beat the AICPA Into Submission? Looks That Way

4 Reasons Why the Profession Is Struggling to Convince Students to Become CPAs, #4 Will Not Shock You

Our Obsession with Hours Is Destroying the Accounting Profession

State CPA Society News and Updates – Sept. 2024

U.S. Uniform CPA Examination is Now Offered in the Philippines

AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

State CPA Societies in Action: The Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA)

Minnesota Throws TPTB the Finger and Introduces Legislation to Offer an Alternate Pathway to CPA Licensure

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

State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

FAQ tax problem resolution – get taxiety relief today

State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

The Beef Between the AICPA and Minnesota Over the 150 Hour Rule Heats Up

AICPA, NASBA Seek Input on Proposed New Pathway to CPA Licensure

The Philippines is Running Low on Accountants and US Firms Should Be Worried

Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

Automation and AI-Driven Solutions Can Create Incentives to Attract and Retain Certified CPAs

New Jersey CPA Society Announces Ovation Awards

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

We Get to the Bottom of Why the 150 Hour Rule Doesn’t Require Specific Courses

State CPA Societies in Action: Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)

Texas Society of CPAs Hosts Accounting Opportunities Month

Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients

State CPA Societies in Action: Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs

The Accountant Shortage Isn’t Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement

AICPA Supports New Strategy to Increase New Accounting Professionals

AICPA Supports Legislation that Recognizes Accounting as a STEM Career Pathway

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Issues 2023 State of Pennsylvania Public Accounting Firms Study

AICPA Supports New Strategy to Increase New Accounting Professionals

Illinois CPA Society Accepting Scholarship Applications

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