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AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award

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The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

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AICPA Releases Guidance on Changes to State Licensure Requirements

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs has released information for accounting professionals on the potential impact to their out-of-state engagements if pending state bills altering licensure requirements are enacted. For more information, please visit the AICPA’s resource page on protecting CPA mobility.

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150 Hour Rule: Let’s Keep Arguing About What Color the Drapes Should Be While the House is Burning Down

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Rather, how dueling factions within the profession are fighting for and against keeping it as the only option to CPA licensure. Apparently South Carolina has joined them. Companies, not just CPA firms, are struggling to fill senior accountant roles and jobs for accountants with three to five years of experience.

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AICPA Foundation Awards $400,000 in Accounting Doctoral Scholarships

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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation has granted fellowships to 25 minority doctoral students as part of the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students. Their dedication will not only enrich their own careers but also empower them to shape the next generation of CPAs.”

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AICPA News – Dec. 2023

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AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Releases Guidance for CPAs to Comply with State Laws If a State Changes its Licensure Requirements The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently released information for U.S. The program, now in its 15th year, was held in Durham, N.C.,

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AICPA Council Approves 12-Point Plan to Do F*ck All to Solve the Accountant Shortage

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From Journal of Accountancy : The resolution acknowledges the challenges facing the talent pipeline and the need for a “thoughtful strategic process” in the search for solutions while reiterating the Council’s commitment to preserving the mobility of CPA licensees. All of this is pointless if the money isn’t there.

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AICPA News – Nov. 2023

CPA Practice

Rivera, University of Connecticut The Foundation also awarded $120,000 to 10 CPAs pursuing their accounting Ph.D. Both programs aim to increase the number of experienced CPAs in academia who can inspire students in the classroom. Herz, CPA, CGMA, FCA, is the recipient of the 2023 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction.

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