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Does Accounting Education Belong in the University Curriculum? 

Going Concern

Rather, the proposal is to eventually do away with ALL university-based education but keep a weakened 150-hour requirement until that day comes. The National Pipeline Advisory Group has joined those who question the value of a university education. Starting salary is the return one earns on an investment in education.

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Wolters Kluwer’s Continuing Audit Education Adds Value

MarkFriedlich

The value of continuing audit education from the School of Audit During the first few months of each year our lives go on hold as we take care of our clients needs. As auditors, we understand that. However, if you think that your employees are too busy to care about continuing audit education, think again. […].

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How Auditors Are Seizing the Day with Artificial Intelligence

CPA Practice

Auditors, like so many others today, are seizing the opportunity to transform how they work by adopting artificial intelligence. These findings make it critical for those of us in the audit profession to help the next generation understand the vision and opportunities that await those who choose this career path as auditors embrace AI.

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Institute of Internal Auditors Adds Malta and Somalia to its Global Federation

CPA Practice

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession’s leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – has approved Malta and Somalia as new affiliates to its global federation, further extending The IIA’s extensive international reach.

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Accountants and auditors join forces to promote profession in Uzbekistan

Accounting Insight

ACCA, the COA and the NAAAU sign deal to improve standards, professionalism and education Two Uzbekistan professional bodies and the world’s leading accountancy body are working together to improve accountancy services for the country. The three bodies will also look at working on capacity building projects.

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Head Regulator Said He’ll Break Out the World’s Smallest Violin For Auditors Crying About Tougher Regulation

Going Concern

Auditors who think robust regulation of their sector is disproportionate deserve “the world’s smallest violin”, the head of the UK accounting watchdog has said. Thompson said that if auditors did not want to face such pressure, they should do a better job, these people added.

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5 Things To Look For When Selecting Internal Auditor

Cherry Bekaert

Author: Fred Nitting, Managing Director, Risk & Accounting Advisory Services Identifying the right internal auditor is a crucial business decision and professional CPA firms vary widely in terms of capabilities, resource availability, qualifications and much more. Ensure that you understand the answers they provide.

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