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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Wants to Buy; Losers Dump NFTs For Tax Purposes; CPA Demand in 2031 | 1.9.23

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A PCAOB inspections leader offers his insight to auditors at a conference: “The role of the financial statement auditor and the auditing profession continues to be a noble endeavor that has never been more needed and vital to our economic stability and the well-being of our capital markets,” said George Botic, CPA.

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AICPA Foundation Accepting Applications for CPA Exam Scholarships

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The AICPA Foundation , established in 1922 to advance accounting as a learned profession and promote its future, is offering more than $75,000 in scholarships for CPA Exam candidates and college accounting students. The CPA Exam Scholarship is available to U.S. The CPA credential opens the door to many professional opportunities.

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CPAs to Clients: The IRS is Coming for Cryptocurrency

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The IRS’s strategic operating plan for 2023 through 2031 lays out the agency’s intention to ramp up enforcement action related to digital assets, according to Green Tree, PA-based accounting firm H2R CPA. The IRS is looking for unreported assets,” said Lucas Rihely, a tax partner at H2R CPA. And that’s just the beginning.

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Meeting the Staffing Demands: How Automation is Transforming Accounting Firms

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This surge in demand for CPA services comes at a time when experienced public accountants are exploring alternative career options, and fewer graduates are entering the profession. It offers a buffer against the challenges of recruiting new staff and retaining seasoned CPAs.

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Extending Outsourcing Contracts Can Alleviate Shortage of CPAs

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Projections indicate that demand for accountants and auditors will increase by 13% between 2021 and 2031, with an estimated 136,400 job openings between 2021 and 2023. accounting profession is facing a severe shortage of certified accountants.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Slashes Partner Class; Accounting Firm Rescues Dog; Do We Still Need CPAs? | 4.19.24

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CPAs Have a Branding Problem for the Younger Generation [ CPA Journal ] By Jason L. Ackerman, CPA, CFP, CGMA Probably the hottest topic in the profession over the past few years has been the pipeline problem: Firms can’t find qualified individuals to handle the increasingly complex world that CPAs deal with on an ongoing basis.

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How Offering Financial Planning Can Enhance Your Credibility as an Accountant

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According to the American Institute of CPAs, the demand for financial planning services is at an all-time high. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the need for financial advisors will grow 15% between now and 2031. John Graziano, CPA, PFS, CFP® is president of FFP Wealth Management, a financial planning and management firm.

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