CPA Practice

OCTOBER 14, 2024

See the 2023 Honorees See the 2022 Honorees See the 2021 Honorees See the 2020 Honorees See the 2019 Honorees See the 2018 Honorees See the 2017 Honorees See the 2016 Honorees See the 2015 Honorees See the 2014 Honorees See the 2013 Honorees Multiple nominations do not enhance a candidate’s chances.

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Going Concern

JUNE 30, 2025

Two more states have embraced alternate pathways to the CPA , bringing the total to almost two dozen. and actually allowed the program to be launched as Congress specified in the summer of 2020, and they were able to leverage an existing contract that the Treasury Department had with ID.me to procure these services very quickly.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 18, 2024

BDO was supposed to report an unusual transaction to the national Financial Intelligence Unit in 2020. Jarkesy ruling threatens the agency’s ability to protect the investing public and to police auditors and public accounting firms that violate their duty of care. million euros, FD reported on Wednesday.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The most recent financial statements were audited by CliftonLarsonAllen, the same accounting firm which released a forensic analysis of CapRadio’s finances in August. Talent Accountants ramp up offshoring to bring down costs [ Financial Review ] We’re doomed.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 25, 2024

After months of intense, back-and-forth work, these groups and their stakeholders arrived in September at what we feel is a balanced solution that incorporates an additional route to “fluency” but observes the same timeless know-how we’ve come to expect of a CPA. Passage of the CPA Exam, as with all our pathways, remains a benchmark.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ray was appointed to her first term on the GASB in 2020. During her tenure she was recognized for her innovative leadership style and was named one of three “Women to Watch” in the Experienced Leadership category by the Colorado Society of Certified CPAs. Scott will succeed outgoing GASB Member Brian W. Ray Reappointment to GASB Ms.

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Going Concern

APRIL 28, 2025

A CPA Journal article asks “ Did the CPA Evolution Leave Educators Behind? ” Authors Walied Keshk, PhD, CPA and Edward J. Among other things, the survey inquired about respondents readiness to adapt their courses and teaching methods to the new CPA exam requirements. I stand by what I said about the PCAOB.

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Going Concern

APRIL 4, 2025

Orlando pet supply store, accounting firm file for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection [ Orlando Business Journal ] The Accounting Lab Group which has offices in Lake Mary and other East Coast cities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy March 25. The accounting companys estimated assets and liabilities both fall between $1 million-$10 million.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 21, 2025

A Brigham Young grad went from CPA to mom to volleyball pro : When Mary Lake steps onto the volleyball court Wednesday for LOVB Salt Lakes home opener, shell hear cheers different than the ones she was used to hearing in college at BYUs Smith Fieldhouse. After graduating from BYU five years ago, she worked as a CPA then gave birth to Tommy.

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Going Concern

JULY 4, 2025

Accounting’s talent shortage is undeniable—50% of industry leaders say it takes 60 days or more to fill jobs [ Fortune ] A recent survey from accounting and finance talent outsourcing firm Personiv found that about nine in 10 finance leaders (87%) acknowledged a shortage exists, a rate that’s been on a steady upward climb from 63% back in 2020.

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Going Concern

MARCH 7, 2025

Private Equity A weakening economy could help private equity [ Axios ] A giant reason why PE/VC funds have refused to sell or take portfolio companies public over the past few years is that they’re waiting for valuations to grow into the inflated prices they paid in the first place (plus a premium). Is your forward-thinking firm hiring?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2023

State CPA Society Ne ws is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MASSCPAs) wants members to prioritize their health this tax season. Opposing sales tax on professional services.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 12th annual ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.

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AdviceForTaxpreparers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

by Bill Meador, CPA, JD. My name is Bill Meador and I am writing a book to help tax staff succeed in a public accounting firm tax department. Since I do not plan to sell this book through a publishing company, I need another way to market the book to the public. Bill Meador, CPA, JD. It’s your choice.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

After reading former MLB manager Joe Maddon’s recent book, The Book of Joe – cowritten with Tom Verducci –it struck me: The plight of the public accounting industry is not unlike that of Major League Baseball. Let’s look at some of the parallel problems facing both public accounting and MLB. Shifting demographics.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 7, 2023

The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. What are the 2024 CPA Exam changes? By Gail Cole. Here’s what you need to know.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2023

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would lower the eligibility requirement for CPA candidates to sit for the CPA exam from 150 semester credit hours to 120. Gov Patrick for passing one of TXCPAs priority legislation items of this session, which will help fuel the CPA pipeline. On to the House!!

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Going Concern

MAY 26, 2023

Long Read How a Pandemic-Era Program Became a Magnet for Fraud [ New York Times ] Amid the onset of the pandemic in 2020, as large swaths of the economy went into lockdown, Washington set up various programs to help keep businesses and their workers afloat. Have a safe Memorial Day. appeared first on Going Concern.

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xendoo

AUGUST 2, 2021

How much does a CPA cost in 2021? Do you really need a CPA as well as a bookkeeper? . What Does a CPA Cost? How much does a CPA cost? How much does a CPA cost? The typical rate for a CPA is $40 per hour, according to the U.S. The Difference Between a CPA and a Bookkeeper. What is a CPA?

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

Part of this is reflected in CPA Evolution , an initiative to transform the CPA licensure model to recognize the rapidly changing skills and competencies that accountants will require. Another is development of an AICPA-led national strategy to address the CPA pipeline, starting with a detailed Pipeline Acceleration Plan.

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CPA Practice

MAY 11, 2023

A New Jersey Certified Public Accountant has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters to high-income clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, James H.

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KROST

APRIL 9, 2021

. – KROST CPAs and Consultants, Los Angeles-based firm, receives two new accolades from Accounting Today , Top 100 Firms, and Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S. which is new to the regional list this year.” – Accounting Today. KROST has a history of receiving recognition for their achievements.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Local CPA weighs in on accountant shortage [ WMDT ] The Salisbury, MD news spoke to a UHY partner about the issue. Accounting enrollment for the past 10 years has been declining by 16.9% LBMC is already Tennessee’s largest CPA firm, and was recently named a 2023 best tax and accounting firm by Forbes.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 4, 2024

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’ awards, now in their 13th year, which recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 11, 2022

INSIDE Public Accounting has blessed us with a fresh Top 500 Firms list which means lots and lots of measuring. We’ve included 2021 INSIDE Public Accounting Top 400 rankings in parenthesis for comparison: Deloitte (1). Crowe has dipped yet again after falling to 10th place last year from 9th in 2020.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The accounting education pipeline is drier than ever even as accounting degrees require many additional course hours. million accountants and auditors in the U.S. from 2020 and down 15.9% from 2019,” reads a recent Wall Street Journal article on accounting’s latest great resignation. There were about 1.65

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Anders CPA

JULY 30, 2024

Anders has moved up from #77 to #73 on INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)’s list of Top 100 Firms in the country for 2024. based accounting firms based on net revenues. This is IPA’s 34 th annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation. The IPA Top 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 recognize the top U.S.-based

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Anders CPA

AUGUST 2, 2022

After joining INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA)’s list of Top 100 firms at #100 in 2021, Anders jumped 11 spots in 2022 to #89. based accounting firms based on net revenues. This is IPA’s 32nd annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation. The IPA Top 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 recognize the top U.S.-based

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 19, 2024

In addition to ongoing security and compliance needs, accounting firms face unique challenges when recruiting and retaining employees, offshoring, and increasing operational efficiencies. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. Gail is a member of the AICPA’s PFS Credential Committee.

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LyfeAccounting

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Why do you even need a CPA? What should you look for in a Virtual CPA? Okay, let’s start with defining what a CPA is. What is a CPA? A CPA, which is a Certified Public Accountant, is an accounting professional that has satisfied rigorous education and experience requirements. Why go Virtual?

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Going Concern

JUNE 23, 2023

Talent How Can the Accounting Profession Attract a Diverse Generation Z? [ The CPA Journal ] Generation Z is beginning to enter the workforce, bringing with it a demographic shift that will affect every facet of American society, including the accounting profession. Indeed, average occupancy of offices in the U.S.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the oldest and largest societies in the United States, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants or TXCPA currently has 28,000 members. Founded in 1915, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) provides a wide array of professional resources for CPAs.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 2, 2023

1, 2023, interest on federal student loans is accruing again after being waived, along with loan repayments, since the March 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a CPA—a certified public accountant—can help guide you through formulating a long-term financial plan. Find your CPA at www.icpas.org/findacpa.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 12, 2023

post-secondary accounting degrees fell sharply in the 2021-22 academic year, according to a biennial American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) report on trends related to accounting graduation rates, the CPA Exam and hiring demand by accounting firms. The number of students earning U.S.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is according to the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), which surveyed 449 employers and 433 accounting and finance employees last summer and released its results last month. In the past few decades, public accounting firms have implemented work-life balance practices as part of their attempts to curb excessive turnover.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

And here’s one from the Illinois CPA Society based on what they’ve heard from their members: What we hear among our members: retaining existing staff, lack of support for pursuing the CPA credential, and DEI challenges. During busy season, retaining staff will likely be #1.

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