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

Going Concern

I had coached baseball for 3 years at this point, umpired baseball games for 6 years, played basketball my whole life, and coached junior high football for a year. Following graduation, I took the summer off of work and umpired baseball games, golfed 18 holes, and studied for the CPA exams. Crazy how that works. It’s a special place.

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BDO USA Calls Its New ESOP ‘a Game-Changer’ for the Profession

CPA Practice

the sixth-largest public accounting firm in the U.S., BDO’s ESOP is believed to be the first such employee stock plan offered by a public accounting firm in the U.S. BDO’s ESOP is believed to be the first such employee stock plan offered by a public accounting firm in the U.S. BDO USA P.A.,

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State CPA Society News & Updates

CPA Practice

Nevada: The Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants (NVCPA) announced several upcoming events including the 2023 Annual Gaming Conference , which is scheduled to take place May 16 and 17, 2023. Texas: The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) has stated its legislative priorities for the 2023 session.

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Three Ways Game Developers Can Claim R&D Tax Credits

Shay CPA

Developing a game isn’t cheap. Even if you have a team of 3D modeling pros with lots of programming experience and heaps of creativity, the hours you’ll all dump into building your game are hours people expect to be paid. Ultimately, by the time your new game hits the market, it represents a serious investment.

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

CPA Practice

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

CPA Practice

Candidates should demonstrate superior, game-changing work performance by utilizing, embracing, and perhaps introducing new processes, technologies, solutions to existing procedures. 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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Five Years After Leaving Deloitte, Cathy Engelbert is Still the First Person in the Office in the Morning

Going Concern

At the same time, the WNBA is stronger than ever with 2024 its most-watched regular season in 24 years, game attendance at 22-year highs, and merchandise sales up 601% from 2023. Oh and she still practices SMOR , a recharging technique she learned in her public accounting days. Now I aim to get in around 8:30 or 9.”

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