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This Accountant Shortage Nonsense Reeks of Deja Vu

Going Concern

Prior to 2007 I had little idea the accounting profession existed. This cross-disciplinary knowledge covers accountancy, business law, corporate finance, human resources, information technology, marketing/sales, and operations. The article is “The Crisis in Accounting Education” by Alexander L.

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Partnership Between AICPA & CIMA and University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School Focuses on Sustainable Businesses

CPA Practice

A new partnership between the world’s most influential association for the accountancy profession and the world’s most prestigious university will equip finance professionals with the tools and knowledge to make businesses more sustainable.

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From Felon to Firm Owner: A Redemption Story

Going Concern

Scott Scarano is not your typical accounting firm owner. As told to me on the Earmark Podcast , Scott’s story proves accounting can provide purpose, community, and fulfillment for those from non-traditional backgrounds. Scott started as a business accounting major and even made the Dean’s List his freshman year.