Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.

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Accounting Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Ohio Society of CPAs is working on an action plan to attract more young people to the accounting profession.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

Certified Public Accountants from across the nation made their way to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers on issues important to the accounting profession during the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Spring Meeting of Council and Annual Members Meeting from May 23-25. government’s financial statements.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.

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Going Concern

MAY 2, 2024

The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PIPCA) has released a new report called CPA Talent Retention 2024: Keeping Your Best Performers , free to read for PIPCA members but we’ll have to settle for browsing the press release. “We want to make sure that the ‘Current Talent’ group does not become ‘Career Changers’. .

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 16, 2024

[ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S.] The Alabama Society of CPAs was formed in 1919 and adopted its recent bylaws on June 25, 1975, with the last revision completed on March 1, 2018.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Been a while since we’ve ranked anything, thankfully Portland Business Journal came in clutch today and gave the world a good old fashioned ranking of Portland accounting firms. Deloitte employs the most non-CPA professionals in the area but just 71 CPAs, a mere blip against its worldwide 11,217 CPAs.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Texas Society of CPAs is collaborating with the American Institute of CPAs and other state CPA societies throughout the U.S. for a unique career awareness event aimed at inspiring and educating students about career opportunities in accounting. TXAOM23.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With more than 100 years of experience, The Ohio Society of CPAs represents 85,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are the strategic financial advisors to Ohio’s leading businesses. However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

Salary, burnout and work-life balance are among the factors affecting retention of accountants, according to a report from the Illinois CPA Society.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle. “We

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) has announced — and in typical Midwestern fashion was pleased to do so — that Governor Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2023 as CPA Appreciation Month. Free pizza for everyone on the governor?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

Reid, ranked as one of the top 20 accounting firms on Long Island, has partnered with Tampa, FL-based accounting platform Crete Professionals Alliance. Historically, independent accounting firms have faced two options: remain independent with more limited resources or merge upstream and dissolve their identity.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Members of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) visited 65 high schools in the state during the fall of 2023 to inform students about the benefits of having a successful career in accounting and how to become a certified public accountant (CPA).

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CPA Practice

MARCH 26, 2024

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle. “We

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. The Society also holds the nationally recognized MNCPA Tax Conference, one of the largest conferences in the country.

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Insightful Accountant

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a landmark move, Boulder Valley CPAs and Accountability Services have announced a merger that is set to redefine the landscape of the public accounting profession.

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Withum

APRIL 18, 2024

I am honored to be included in the first Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America list , and further honored to be alongside three of my Withum partners: Pat Walsh , Bill Hagaman and Jim Bourke. Jim and I are also included in the Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People list. All three are friends and great people to be with.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once upon a time, tax preparation was a document-heavy practice, requiring people to send their sensitive documents to their CPAs. It also introduces unique challenges that CPAs and tax professionals can’t ignore. CPAs and tax professionals are right to leverage this technology. Those days are long gone.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Hundreds of certified public accountants across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 14th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. The CPA Day of Service’s motto, ‘A good day for doing good,’ rang true once again. 23, 2023, with others still planning activities later this fall.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2024

Top 10 accounting firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has acquired Ronald Blue & Co., CPAs, but for the thousands of clients who rely on our specialized services,” said David Hogan, managing partner of Ronald Blue. “We an Atlanta-based firm that has provided tax, audit, and advisory services to clients for more than 45 years.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Members of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) visited 65 high schools in the state during the fall of 2023 to inform students about the benefits of having a successful career in accounting and how to become a certified public accountant (CPA).

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Going Concern

JANUARY 25, 2024

An incredible phenomenon is underway, one that many tax pros have been begging their compadres to get on board with for years: CPAs are increasing their fees. This guy graduated #1 in accounting so he should have no problems DIYing. This guy graduated #1 in accounting so he should have no problems DIYing. That seems insane.

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Ryan Lazanis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 25, 2024

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle. “We

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CPA Practice

MAY 6, 2024

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) is proud to announce its investment in the future of accounting by awarding $182,500 in scholarships to 51 outstanding students across the state. Their commitment to the accounting profession fills us with confidence about the future of the industry in Massachusetts.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of accounting and tax, CPAs, accounting firms, and advisory firms play a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage their finances and stay within the rules. But one tricky area that often causes headaches is sales and use tax. Change of staff. Audit notices. Get in touch to learn more!

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many services can be marketed to new clients as well as to existing clients. Once you begin adding services to your clients, more develop.

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Accounting Today

APRIL 25, 2024

Firms must transform their business models to afford the cost of multilayered retention strategies, a new report by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs says.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

The National Pipeline Advisory Group, an independent panel convened by the American Institute of CPAs’ governing Council to look into ways to boost the pipeline of future accountants and CPAs, is currently fielding two surveys that will help drive its recommendations this spring.

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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.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2023

“The NJCPA has a rich history of member service, cultivating community and helping to foster the next generation of accountants and CPAs,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA. The NJCPA is recognized as the industry leader in advocacy at the state level,” added Johnson. Any long-term objectives? “We

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society and its CPA Endowment Fund have begun accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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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.

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Ryan Lazanis

JANUARY 23, 2023

It’s my belief that hiring a virtual assistant for CPAs is one of the best choices you can make when scaling your firm. Table of Contents What is a Virtual Assistant for Certified Public Accountants? How to Find Virtual Assistants for Your Firm What is a Virtual Assistant for Certified Public Accountants?

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