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State Societies in Action: Wisconsin Institute of CPAs

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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. She has been with WICPA for more than 30 years, joining the organization as an accounting intern in 1992.

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Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

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Hot off Ohio’s governor signing into law a bill that introduces a bachelor’s only pathway to CPA licensure in that state , a pair of Illinois representatives have introduced a bill that would do the same for aspiring CPAs in their state. And the Illinois CPA Society is cheering it on.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: No One Plans to Hate Accounting; PwC Was Cheating!? | 10.14.24

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An ‘everygirl’ tells the tale of being pressured to choose a major, landing on accounting, and regretting the decision in ‘ I Was Dedicated to My 5-Year Plan—and Then It Blew Up in My Face ‘: It was the fall semester of my sophomore year of college. Land an internship at a prestigious accounting firm.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Venture Capital Eyes Accounting Firms For Profit; Big 4 Firms Tell Staff to Cool It on Travel Expenses | 1.13.25

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There is enough data to show most WFH people are not as productive unless they have ownership in the business because quite frankly [link] — Eric Pierre, CPA (@yourfavecpa) January 12, 2025 Venture capitalists are excited about accounting firms according to WSJ : Venture capitalists are known for betting on risky, moonshot technology.

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New GASB Members Named

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The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) has announced the appointment of Robert W. Scott to a five-year term on the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Scott currently serves as the director of finance and administration for the city of Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Is Putting Its CPAs to Work For ‘CPA Appreciation Month’

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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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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Your client will be assigned an employer tax account number for the state. By Nellie Akalp.