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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

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The Fellowship aims to initially support doctoral students who are undertaking practical research to advance the science of public or management accounting practice. “I Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship will be awarded in 2025. I have been fortunate to spend my career as an advocate for our great profession.

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

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% And according to the Institute of Management Accountants and staffing firm Robert Half, more than 1 in 10 accountants in the U.S.

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

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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 Business Execs’ Optimism About the Economy is Soaring Post-Election, AICPA Says

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Following the November presidential election, CPA business leaders have a much more positive outlook about the U.S. The quarterly survey includes 273 qualified responses from CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who hold leadership positions, such as CFO or controller, in their companies.

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11 CPAs Honored by AICPA and CIMA

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The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. Thomas Austin Personal Financial Planning Scholarship Joseph Gutierrez, CPA/PFS, Total Wealth Group, Agoura Hills, CA, was awarded the 2023 P.

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AICPA & CIMA Launch Global Women to Watch Recognition to Celebrate and Honor Women in the Profession

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The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants are launching a new initiative, the AICPA & CIMA Global Women to Watch recognition, to honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and their peers.

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Barry Melancon to Retire from AICPA

CPA Practice

Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, has announced that he will to retire on December 31, 2024, from his role as president and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs and CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Melancon has served in this role for 30 years.

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