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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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Professionals on the Move – Nov. 2024

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CohnReznick’s McCafferty selected to MACPA’s 2024 Women to Watch CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, announced that Molly McCafferty, Partner, Assurance, has been selected as one of four 2024 Women to Watch by the Maryland Association of CPA’s (MACPA) Foundation.

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New Jersey Society of CPAs Announces 10 Winners of its CPA Exam Fee Lottery

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has awarded 10 of its members $750 each towards their CPA Exam fee costs. Gonzalez, Rutgers University-New Brunswick Sahil Khosla Zoe Lopez Dov Vernik Chaya Yarmush “The lottery is a wonderful way to assist young professionals in route to becoming CPAs.

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Medicare 101 for Accountants: Essential Information for CPAs Advising Retiree Clients

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As financial advisors, certified public accountants often serve as trusted consultants for clients approaching retirement. This article provides a comprehensive guide to Medicare basics, equipping CPAs with the knowledge needed to help their clients navigate this essential component of retirement planning. By Al Kushner.

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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

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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 Professional Accounting Research Fellowship will be awarded in 2025. More information about the Barry C. The inaugural Barry C.

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Wisconsin Is Putting Its CPAs to Work For ‘CPA Appreciation Month’

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The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) has announced — and in typical Midwestern fashion was pleased to do so — that Governor Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2023 as CPA Appreciation Month. Free pizza for everyone on the governor?

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