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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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Here’s How Mid-Tier Accounting Firms Are Feeling About Private Equity and M&A

Going Concern

As mentioned in this week’s news brief, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) put together a snazzy little report on the state of mid-tier firms based on a survey of managing partners. They’re comprised of risk-averse accountants after all. Get over it. So this is interesting.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: A New Kind of Audit Quality Report; Merger Mania; Skilled Talent, Not Newbies | 5.28.24

Going Concern

The local news in Cincinnati covered this strategic move : One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest accounting firms is being acquired by an Indianapolis company. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has published a report called Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms. Let’s find out.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: Getting Roofied at KPMG?; PwC: ‘Burnout Should Be a Concern’ | 9.5.23

Going Concern

BDO is now among the largest ESOPs in the country and is the first large public accounting firm to transition to ESOP ownership. Also from AFR, Big 4 firms earn almost 100% of top companies’ audit fees : The big four accounting firms earned 99.3 The transaction closed on August 31. PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY audited 96.5

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Accounting Websites: 43 Examples for Modern Firms

Ryan Lazanis

In this post, we’ll discuss key considerations for effective accounting website design and showcase a variety of inspiring examples that can guide your own creative approach. As such, instead of promoting your accounting skills, always prioritize client-centric messaging throughout your website. Let’s go!

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How To Avoid Hiring a ‘Stanley’

CPA Practice

Stanley” was recently hired by an accounting firm in Los Angeles. His resume showed the experience he’d had with a reputable medium sized firm in a staff accountant role. No one is expecting smaller public accounting firms to be exceptional in their hiring processes – even the big firms can’t do this. By Giles Pearson.

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AuditClub Appoints PwC Veteran in Leadership Expansion

CPA Practice

In this newly created role, Yujuico, a Certified Public Accountant, will oversee day-to-day activities of the growing team of chief auditors, crew and cadets. In this role, Yujuico assisted with the execution of audit quality initiatives and facilitated accounting and auditing training.