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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

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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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State CPA Society News & Updates

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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. Shapiro’s first budget proposal.

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AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor Announce the 2023 ‘Most Powerful Women in Accounting’

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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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The Parallel Problems of Public Accounting & Major League Baseball

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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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Be an Odd Duck: Work on, Not in Your Public Accounting Practice

Speaker: Tom Bowman, CPA of Bowman & Company

Owners of Public Accounting firms are always telling their clients to work on their business and not in their business, yet many times do not take their own advice. It is possible to run an Accounting Firm and never do tax returns or financial statements! May 11, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT.

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How the CPA, CMA and EA Credentials Have Become Global Designations

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In the last few years there has been a shortage of critical skills with regards to the accounting profession and especially in the output of North American and European professionals with CPA, EA and CMA qualifications. The development of technology is hastening the transformation of the accounting sector. The three primary U.S.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: PwC Partner Banned; Salary Predictions; Public Accountants Have Had It | 1.23.23

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District Court judge in the Southern District of New York granted on Friday Deloitte LLP’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act that was filed in October of 2021. Dr. Josh McGowan, CPA (@Jmcgowan3838) January 21, 2023 Happy first day of tax season! You’ve got this!