Number of accounting grads plummets further
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The number of students earning accounting degrees keeps falling, according to the latest figures released by the American Institute of CPAs.
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Accounting Today
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The number of students earning accounting degrees keeps falling, according to the latest figures released by the American Institute of CPAs.
CPA Practice
MAY 16, 2024
Unveiling the findings of its previously announced research into the decreasing supply of new certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is pleased to release its 2024 Insight Special Feature, “Re-Decoding the Decline: An Updated CPA Pipeline Report.”
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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. Master’s degrees earned at private institutions fell 10.9%
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.
Going Concern
MAY 9, 2023
So far it seems dwindling accounting graduate numbers in the Philippines are mostly affecting in-country businesses and firms, still something worth keeping an eye on. The group added that the country has produced just around 199,000 CPAs in the past 100 years. Hence, them applying a quota.
Going Concern
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Perusing The CPA Journal as one does when one is tasked with the onerous burden of reporting on happenings in a profession in which so few things happen, I saw this discussion on CPA Evolution by Nina Terranova Dorata, PhD, CPA and Vincent J. What are we looking at? Exhibits 2 and 3 illustrate these trends over time.
Going Concern
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Although the accounting talent shortage seems like something that just popped out of nowhere and couldn’t possibly have been predicted, oh, a decade ago, I feel compelled to remind everyone that we here at Going Concern saw this coming. From Is There Really a Shortage of Entry Level Accountants? OK ready for the prophetic bit?
Going Concern
AUGUST 29, 2023
So a guy named Brian Kelleher who works for the hilariously named FML CPAs has written an opinion piece for the Hartford Courant entitled “Opinion: Accounting is a fantastic career — despite common misconceptions.” I’m involved in recruiting for one of the largest accounting firms in Connecticut.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Q&A With Tetsuya Mogi , the new head of Japan Institute of CPAs. The accounting profession is incubating the next big tech boom. A few weeks back a reader wrote in to say we should review “Bean Counters: The Triumph of the Accountants and How They Broke Capitalism” by Richard Brooks. Lots and lots of pictures.
Going Concern
MAY 20, 2024
PwC is facing legal action claiming the accountancy firm is liable for the alleged rape of a graduate employee following after-work drinks. The findings provide invaluable insights the CPA profession and its stakeholders cannot ignore while trying to counter the persistent decline in the number of individuals pursuing the CPA credential.
CPA Practice
JANUARY 18, 2023
In an effort to support a racially and ethnically diverse student population and help strengthen the pipeline of diverse CPA talent, the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business has announced its collaboration with the Deloitte Foundation in the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP).
Accounting Insight
MARCH 8, 2023
Trouble finding qualified staff continues to be a top concern for accounting firms of all sizes, according to the AICPA’s 2023 Top Issues Survey. Consider non-traditional workers How many CPAs do you really need? Your firm obviously needs a certain number of licensed CPAs if you provide auditing services.
CPA Practice
JULY 5, 2023
Liren Wei, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of Wei, Wei & Co., LLP in Flushing, New York, began his one-year term as president of the New York State Society of CPAs ( NYSSCPA ) on June 1, making him the 104th president of the NYSSCPA. Wei began his accounting career 29 years ago as an entry-level staff accountant.
CPA Practice
AUGUST 30, 2023
How to fix the crumbing talent pipeline in the accounting profession is a topic on the minds of many people these days. And it popped up at a session during the first day of the 2023 Unique CPA Conference, “Bridging the Gap,” in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, IL, on Tuesday. You don’t have to be a CPA. It’s not glamorous.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
EY piled more than $700mn of extra debt on to its global operating business to deal with the costs of the failed plan to spin off its consulting arm, according to newly filed accounts. Between a wave of retirees and a drop in the number of people graduating with accounting degrees, the whole profession is struggling to staff up. “We
Going Concern
JUNE 15, 2023
Prior to 2007 I had little idea the accounting profession existed. That was the year I started working in CPA review, Going Concern was founded two years later. This cross-disciplinary knowledge covers accountancy, business law, corporate finance, human resources, information technology, marketing/sales, and operations.
CPA Practice
JUNE 5, 2023
State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.
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. Shapiro’s first budget proposal.
BuildYourFirm
APRIL 28, 2020
For twenty consecutive years, Allan has been named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the accounting profession. Koltin was also voted one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants for the sixteenth straight year in the “Annual Survey of Firms” conducted by INSIDE Public Accounting.
Going Concern
APRIL 20, 2022
As I snarkily mentioned last week , the AICPA has finally released its much-anticipated 2021 Trends in the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits (or Trends , for short) report [PDF here ], a behemoth data dump of accounting industry stats first released in 1971 and released every two years since 2009.
CPA Practice
JUNE 5, 2023
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of promotions and hiring announcements in and around the accounting profession. He received bachelor’s degrees in economics and in finance and accounting from the University of Maryland. FORVIS adds Michael Shekel to forensics and valuation team in Washington, D.C. Shekel holds an M.B.A.
Going Concern
OCTOBER 25, 2023
As you may already know the 2023 AICPA Trends report is out , here’s our earlier write-up on how many accounting degrees were completed for the 2021-22 period covered in the new report (saving you a click: it’s 65,035). Today we’re going to look at CPA exam candidate numbers. hours to 15.5
CPA Practice
JUNE 12, 2023
Seven aspiring CPAs representing six Indiana universities were selected for this year’s Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession.
CPA Practice
MARCH 18, 2024
Top 500 accounting firm JHM Certified Public Accountants, based in Chattanooga, is expanding its presence in eastern Tennessee by combining with Harting, Bishop & Arrendale (HBA) in Cleveland, TN. The combined firm will operate under the name of JHM Certified Public Accountants. million in its most recent fiscal year.
Going Concern
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Except in the case of 90s rapper beefs, Tupac and Biggie were equally popular stars whereas in this case the AICPA encompasses the entirety of the profession in the United States versus Minnesota CPAs and the society that serves them. CPAs would need to hold multiple licenses and incur additional expenses.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Senior executives and students alike are optimistic about the future of the accounting profession, according to a new survey from Ernst & Young LLP ( EY US ). However, the findings also uncover a disconnect in how a career in accounting should be promoted and what the next generation of accountants is looking for in an employer.
CPA Practice
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Bookkeep Names Accounting Veteran Alison Ball as Vice President of Marketing and Communications Bookkeep, the leading accounting automation platform for ecommerce and retail, today announced the hiring of Alison Ball as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. We congratulate and welcome them to the Whitley Penn Partnership.”
KROST
APRIL 2, 2021
KROST CPAs and Consultants, the Los Angeles-based firm, has announced their co-sponsorship of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ ( AICPA) Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship Program. ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS.
RitaKeller
JUNE 16, 2021
It seems that accounting students don’t see the value in devoting the time and energy to become a CPA. Share your partners’ salaries with your future CPAs and with college students you talk to or interview. Plus, flexible work arrangements make public accounting very attractive.
Going Concern
JUNE 24, 2022
FASB preps to revamp ‘outdated’ accounting for software [ CFO Dive ] “The models are outdated,” FASB member Gary Buesser said at the meeting, lending his support to the project and commending the staff for its work. Over on Reddit, u/Ostinato6 is cranking out a CPA Grindset series: And then there’s this. 121 (SAB No. 121 (SAB No.
Going Concern
JULY 14, 2022
Perhaps in other industries the tide may be turning and potential recruits will soon have to beg to be let in through the ATS gate of HR departments everywhere but we aren’t here to talk about other industries, we’re here to talk about accounting. The talent crunch in accounting is nothing new.
Going Concern
JANUARY 6, 2023
So customers have filed more than a half-dozen proposed class actions against the NFL’s Tom Brady, accounting firm Prager Metis and Bankman-Fried as an individual, among others. 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints released [ Journal of Accountancy ]. Employers added 223K jobs in December, but cut 1,100 in accounting [ Accounting Today ].
Going Concern
MARCH 25, 2022
These are the 5 most ‘boring’ — and exciting — jobs in the world, according to a recent study [ CNBC ] You’ll be happy to hear accounting made #2 on the most boring list. Don’t feel bad, MY job ranked #3 most exciting and I assure you it absolutely is not, I write about accounting after all. “I PCAOB Spotlight PDF here.
CPA Practice
JUNE 19, 2023
Professional association leaders warn that accounting staff shortages are popping up nationwide, impairing financial reporting at the same time that Congress has been pushing for more transparency in financial data , which will require even more staff work. So what’s changed in the supply chain for governmental accountants?
Going Concern
OCTOBER 11, 2022
These businesses have their financial advisory needs served by hundreds of thousands of small firm accountants and CPAs nationwide. Small business has unique needs for accounting services: primarily tax and advising, and secondarily day-to-day accounting needs to act as de-facto controllers and decision makers.
Going Concern
AUGUST 16, 2022
” That’s what a stakeholder told me recently when we spoke about the accountant shortage and the growing gap between students getting accounting degrees and recent graduates sitting for the CPA exam. 150 hours is the rule and accounting is nothing if not a pile of rules. THAT’S CRAZY.”
CPA Practice
MAY 30, 2023
Additionally, and this is partly anecdotal, candidate numbers were likely higher than would have been usual from about 2007 to 2009-ish, as the economy circled the drain and accounting was one of the only professions in which one could find a job fairly easily.
Going Concern
JANUARY 12, 2024
Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. And take our 2024 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey ! Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. in 2021/22.
Going Concern
AUGUST 23, 2023
It is of particular interest to professors, accounting department chairs, other assorted academics, and any accounting profession meteorologists who are tracking the perfect storm of pipeline problems and a completely revamped CPA exam debuting in just a few months. And so do professors in accounting programs.
CPA Practice
MARCH 22, 2023
Charles Perry who is a practicing CPA, would lower the semester credit hours requirement from 150 to 120. However, the 150-credit-hour rule for an individual to become licensed in Texas after passing the CPA exam would remain intact. The bill, introduced by Republican Sen.
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