Minority CPAs deterred by 150-hour rule
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.
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CPA Practice
MARCH 26, 2024
Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.
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CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 16, 2024
[ 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.] The Alabama Society of CPAs was formed in 1919 and adopted its recent bylaws on June 25, 1975, with the last revision completed on March 1, 2018.
Speaker: Dixie McCurley, Principal, Digital Advisory at Cherry Bekaert LLP
In this post-COVID world, clients are reevaluating their expectations as far as an in-person relationship with their CPAs and accounting professionals. Rather, it could be utilized as an employee-friendly way to assuage an overburdened staff, relieve productivity bottlenecks, and stimulate growth.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 15, 2024
Over 60 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited 65 high schools in the Garden State last fall to tell students about accounting careers and how to become a CPA.
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The Ohio Society of CPAs is working on an action plan to attract more young people to the accounting profession.
CPA Practice
MARCH 25, 2024
Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
In this month's Cybersecurity for CPAs, a firm takes steps to make sure people still follow the safety rules they instituted during work for home.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
With more than 100 years of experience, The Ohio Society of CPAs represents 85,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are the strategic financial advisors to Ohio’s leading businesses. However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.
Accounting Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
In this month's cybersecurity for CPAs, we look at a small firm whose cybersecurity was not keeping up with the times.
CPA Practice
MARCH 12, 2024
[ 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.] states, but professional CPAs in Big Sky Country have a vibrant and active professional association with nearly 1,500 members.
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. Those days are long gone.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) has announced — and in typical Midwestern fashion was pleased to do so — that Governor Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2023 as CPA Appreciation Month. Wisconsin CPAs who want to do their part can find more information from WICPA here.
CPA Practice
JULY 5, 2023
The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. The Society also holds the nationally recognized MNCPA Tax Conference, one of the largest conferences in the country.
CPA Practice
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Hundreds of certified public accountants across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 14th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. The CPA Day of Service’s motto, ‘A good day for doing good,’ rang true once again. 23, 2023, with others still planning activities later this fall.
CPA Practice
MARCH 5, 2024
The National Pipeline Advisory Group, an independent panel convened by the American Institute of CPAs’ governing Council to look into ways to boost the pipeline of future accountants and CPAs, is currently fielding two surveys that will help drive its recommendations this spring. Answers and personal information will remain anonymous.
Going Concern
JANUARY 25, 2024
An incredible phenomenon is underway, one that many tax pros have been begging their compadres to get on board with for years: CPAs are increasing their fees. He says CPA was charging $500 for a 26 rental unit tax return and is upset his fee went up to $1,000 over 2 years. My CPA’s hourly rate just increased to $250.
CPA Practice
MAY 30, 2023
Certified Public Accountants from across the nation made their way to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers on issues important to the accounting profession during the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Spring Meeting of Council and Annual Members Meeting from May 23-25. government’s financial statements.
Ryan Lazanis
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.
CPA Practice
JUNE 8, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.
Ryan Lazanis
JANUARY 23, 2023
It’s my belief that hiring a virtual assistant for CPAs is one of the best choices you can make when scaling your firm. 4) They Free Up Your Time Too many CPAs and firm owners have a whole host of tasks they’re handling that are eating up their precious time. Let’s get started.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
By Crystal Blythe, IDology Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 9, 2023
“The NJCPA has a rich history of member service, cultivating community and helping to foster the next generation of accountants and CPAs,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA. The NJCPA is recognized as the industry leader in advocacy at the state level,” added Johnson. Any long-term objectives? “We
TaxConnex
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the world of accounting and tax, CPAs, accounting firms, and advisory firms play a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances and stay within the rules. But one tricky area that often causes headaches is sales and use tax.
Withum
OCTOBER 27, 2023
CPAs perform a wide range of services including personal financial planning. This is a critical service for clients and I feel the CPA is best able to perform these services. I have been doing this since I started my own practice, having considerable experience from my initial jobs with CPAs.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 23, 2023
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. TSCPA is the premier professional association for CPAs in Tennessee,” said Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, President/CEO of TSCPA.
CPA Practice
MARCH 6, 2024
Top 200 accounting firm Jackson Thornton acquired fellow Montgomery, AL-based firm MST CPAs & Advisors, effective March 1.
Going Concern
MARCH 17, 2023
Minnesota Society of CPAs has sent a message to educators in the state regarding legislation that would introduce an alternative pathway to CPA licensure and the message to these stewards of the next generation of accountants is clear: no one is trying to eliminate MAcc programs. We welcome your feedback and questions.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The Texas Society of CPAs is collaborating with the American Institute of CPAs and other state CPA societies throughout the U.S. This outreach aims to motivate students of all ages to explore the rewarding path of becoming a CPA.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Sharing this because it includes global CPA numbers and it’s probably good to document that so we can look back twenty years from now and tell our grandchildren stories about the time entities called “accounting firms” employed tens of thousands of people. of Deloitte’s global workforce of 415,000 are CPAs.
CPA Practice
MAY 23, 2023
The Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPA) introduced legislation this session at the Minnesota Legislature to broaden the pathways to CPA licensure, leading to many conversations with multiple stakeholders. The problem is there are not enough people earning CPA licenses. Objection No. Mobility is a hurdle, but it is not the problem.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Are there any long-term objectives?
Accounting Today
JULY 12, 2023
In July's Cybersecurity for CPAs we learn the importance of never, ever, EVER losing that USB stick your client gave you.
Going Concern
MARCH 10, 2023
A cut out in the article includes this quote, “Should any state or jurisdiction lower the licensure requirement to 120 hours, their CPAs would no longer be automatically substantially equivalent and would no longer enjoy the mobility and reciprocal practice privileges they currently are afforded.” For example, Section 5.2
Withum
MARCH 8, 2023
CPAs will be influential in assisting private companies in adopting proposed EC ESG Reporting Standards. Withum identifies opportunities for CPAs to assist private companies with their ESG strategy development and execution. How Will CPAs Lead Effective Adoption of ESG Reporting?
CPA Practice
MARCH 5, 2024
Top 100 accounting firm HHM CPAs has expanded outside of Tennessee after merging in Pensacola, FL-based CPA firm Bizzell, Neff & Galloway on March 1. The three partners and eight Bizzell, Neff & Galloway staff will remain in the Pensacola office and will be joined by HHM partner Paula Mashburn and two other HHM professionals.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
NJCPA members visit their local high school or their alma mater to discuss the many ways businesses and individuals rely on CPAs for financial strategies and advice. Through the NJCPA Career Awareness Program, more than 60 NJCPA members made presentations throughout New Jersey.
CPA Practice
MAY 25, 2023
Sandra Richtermeyer, CPA, PhD, CMA, University of Massachusetts Lowell Immediate Past-Chair: Karen McElroy, CPA, Deloitte LLP President and CEO: Amy Pitter, MassCPAs Directors: Mark Audi, CPA, Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) Charlotte Cathro, CPA, TAC CPAs LLC Marquis Cooper, Boston Scientific Matthew Dyment, J.D.,
Going Concern
AUGUST 17, 2022
That’s how many licensed CPAs there are in the United States as of August 24, 2021 per NASBA. This only counts CPAs in 54 of the 55 licensing jurisdictions, Hawaii is not included in the data. Nearly 20 years ago, the number of licensed CPAs was 639,628 (2003) and 646,520 by 2006. Is everyone freaking out over nothing?
CPA Practice
JANUARY 31, 2022
Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular as a payment method and investment opportunity, which means CPAs will be dealing with this technology more frequently. CPAs must become cryptocurrency experts to protect their clients’ assets and ensure.
CPA Practice
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Scores of certified public accountants (CPAs) are leaving the profession or retiring, and fewer candidates are available to replace them, leaving many organizations short staffed and concerned for their futures.
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