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State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

CPA Practice

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. By focusing on advocacy, education, connections and sharing important information, we aim to make the profession more relevant and sustainable.

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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

CPA Practice

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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Nominations Open for 2024 “40 Under 40” and “20 Under 40” Awards

CPA Practice

Candidates should be visible in the profession – speaking, training, writing, connecting, educating, participating in professional associations. Multiple nominations do not enhance a candidate’s chances. There are no costs associated with these awards or the nomination process.

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

Going Concern

hours of racquetball, wine tasting, basketball coaching, or the history and philosophy of education. Like most public accounting experiences, it has been a mixed bag. I think that public accountants are exceptional people, and I believe they should be treated that way. It’s a special place. It is not sustainable.

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Be an Odd Duck: Work on, Not in Your Public Accounting Practice

Speaker: Tom Bowman, CPA of Bowman & Company

Owners of Public Accounting firms are always telling their clients to work on their business and not in their business, yet many times do not take their own advice. It is possible to run an Accounting Firm and never do tax returns or financial statements! Our CEUs count toward the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program.

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CPE Webcast Dec. 12 – Transforming Sales Tax Compliance to Fuel Business Growth

CPA Practice

This FREE online webinar is a continuation of CPA Practice Advisor ’s mission to provide unbiased, independent information on technologies available to practicing public accountants and tax professionals. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

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

CPA Practice

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.