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Accounting Professors Receive Honors from Illinois CPA Society

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has presented its Outstanding Educator Award to two Illinois accounting faculty as part of its 2023 awards program. Accounting educators are instrumental in stewarding the next generation of leaders into the profession,” says Geoffrey Brown, CAE, president and CEO. Madeline K. Trimble, Ph.D.,

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Accounting Thought Leaders Discuss Future of the Profession, Advisory Services, and Tax

CPA Practice

Nearly 30 of the most influential consultants, practitioners and accounting technology visionaries convened in New York City Feb. 20-22, 2023, for CPA Practice Advisor ‘s 13th annual Accounting Thought Leader Symposium. Roman Kepczyk, CPA, CITP, CGMA. Jim Bourke, CPA, CGMA. Participants came from across the U.S.

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How CPA Firms Can Compete for Top Talent in the Year Ahead

CPA Practice

CPA firm leaders outlining staffing plans for the coming year can’t help but worry if they will hit their hiring goals. This concern is not misplaced: Research for the 2024 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that organizations in both public and corporate accounting are grappling with an accountant shortage.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: CPA Numbers Are Abysmal; PwC Blocked Government Inquiry | 5.30.23

Going Concern

FT dropped this over the weekend : Candidate numbers for US accountancy exams drop to lowest in 17 years New figures from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed the shortage of CPA candidates that has plagued the profession in recent years worsened in 2022, dashing hopes for a quick rebound from the pandemic.

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Capacity Plus Capability: How Co-Sourcing Can Help Overcome the CPA Shortage and Restore Confidence in the Financial Markets

Cherry Bekaert

While the Lakers are currently working to correct the typos, in the accounting world, the price of these unintentional errors and lack of oversight (due to talent shortages and/or strained capacity at the senior management or executive level) can be especially costly — financially, operationally and reputationally.

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Carbon Accounting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cherry Bekaert

Authors: Gabriela Payne, CPA On September 14, 2023, California’s Legislature approved a landmark Senate Bill 253/Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, which is expected to have global impacts on corporate climate accountability. Carbon accounting is a factor of climate change under “Environment” in ESG.

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CPAClub Launches CPA Matchmaking, Opens Membership Model to Private and Public Companies

CPA Practice

CPAClub has launched new solutions designed to transform the landscape of accounting, advisory, audit and assurance services for private and public companies. Innovative Solutions for Modern Challenges Corporate accounting and internal audit departments are navigating an increasingly complex and high-pressure business environment.

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