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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

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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 Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

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

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By Mike Varney, Vice President, Finance and Operations at Extend. 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%

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. 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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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

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Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals with the skills, knowledge and training to advance the accounting and finance profession. The AICPA Foundation has launched the Barry C.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Oklahoma Society of CPAs

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[ 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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CPAs Provide Six Ways to Replenish the Talent Pipeline

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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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