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MNCPA to Educators: “We Do Not Need New CPAs Who Have Additional College Credits; We Need More CPAs, Period.”

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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.

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The Accountant Shortage Isn’t Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement

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CPA candidate numbers have been on the decline for years, even before anyone was talking about critical talent shortages, the 150-hour rule is considered by many to be an unnecessary barrier to entry in which case it is certainly doing its job by keeping out both the riff-raff and the quality talent. Pruitt, Jr., uWu what’s this?

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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

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The AICPA Leadership Academy was designed to strengthen and expand the leadership skills of promising young professionals while they network with a peer group of talented and motivated CPAs. It features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers.

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Episode 066: Look at the Film Industry Tax Credit Business with Irene Waschler

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Also, what does the future look like for Waschler CPA? Guest Bio: Irene Waschler CPA, Certified Tax Coach. Irene Wachsler is a Certified Public Accountant specializing in accounting and tax solutions for small businesses, self-employed individuals, nonprofits, and the film and entertainment industry.

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New Jersey CPA Society to Host Convention on June 13-16 in Atlantic City

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) will host its 2023 Convention & Expo, themed “Breaking Through,” at the Borgata in Atlantic City June 13-16. A cybersecurity roundtable discussion will also take place on how to protect one’s business and self against cyber breaches.

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One of Minnesota’s Largest Accounting Firms Can Totally Get Behind the Alternative Pathway to CPA Licensure

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In a LinkedIn post published March 3 , CLA CEO Jen Leary — who graduated wayyyy back when only 120 units were required — threw her support behind Minnesota Society of CPAs’ initiative to add a second pathway that would allow CPA licensure at 120 units and two years of experience. Which, duh. ” I will say this.

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Listen Up, Young Accountants: Career Advice For Sticking Out Those Early Years

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Let’s say they’re in public accounting, and they get assigned to an engagement with a manager or client they don’t particularly like,” asked Maginnis. “Or But too often, young CPAs flee public accounting for what they believe are the greener pastures of industry and miss out on that learning and development.