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

CPA Practice

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. By Shawn Parikh.

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Friday Footnotes: RTO Isn’t Going So Great; KPMG Wins Something; What Auditors? | 5.19.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. ICYMI I Love Accounting. GC ] Benjamin Wann, CMA, CSCA, MBA, PMP, CPA wrote a little something about the thing we all love to hate. So I Had to Leave. [ So I Had to Leave. [

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What professional accounting certifications might an accountant earn?

Wendy Tietz

In the United Stated, accountants have a variety of certifications from which to choose to enhance their skill sets and further their career prospects.

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Letters to the Editor: CPAs Give Their Perspectives on Why No One Wants to Be an Accountant Anymore

Going Concern

Last week, we published a letter written to Fortune by a former CPA who pivoted to driving 18-wheelers and found far more career happiness than he ever would have in accounting (good for him). Accounting and being a CPA have been the worst personal decision and professional organization I’ve been a part since passing.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

Basis 365

Structuring your accounting infrastructure can be daunting, no matter how big or successful your company is. Companies often ask about the differences between accountants and controllers. Although the roles are different, they are integral to any accounting team. What is an accountant? What is a Controller?

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Which Are the Most In-Demand Accounting Jobs Right Now?

Snyder

Now, it’s kind of difficult to predict where you’ll end up but there are certain jobs that’ll always be in demand, in particular accounting jobs. In the following article, you’ll find out why the accounting field is worth pursuing and which jobs are in demand with some of the highest salaries across the industries.

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No Breakup For UK’s Big Four Accountancy Firms

PYMNTS

’s Big Four accountancy firms — KPMG , PwC , EY and Deloitte — have escaped a forced breakup from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), The Guardia n reported on Tuesday (Dec. ” “Most people will never read an auditor’s opinion on a company’s accounts,” he said.