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State CPA Societies in Action: Illinois CPA Society

CPA Practice

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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Illinois CPA Society Honors 2023 Women to Watch Award Recipients

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the ICPAS Women’s Committee, presented the recipients of the prestigious 2023 Women to Watch Awards at the ICPAS Women’s Leadership Forum last Friday, May 12, 2023, in Chicago, where they received their awards and participated in a panel discussion on advancing women in the accounting profession.

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Students Sought for Accounting Internship Preparation Program

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is encouraging aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) to apply for its 12th annual Mary T. Illinois-based racial and ethnic minority college students interested in pursuing careers in accounting and finance are encouraged to apply. 6, 2023, at www.icpas.org/mtww.

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Illinois CPA Society Presents 2023 Advancing Diversity Awards

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society, one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant community, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Awards. Further, Ellen serves as president of the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Emerging Leader LaToya C.

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Illinois CPA Society Announces May 2023 Strategy Academy Graduates

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has announced its third class of Strategy Academy graduates. The next Strategy Academy will be held in August 2023, exclusively for accounting and finance professionals working in a corporate environment.

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Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2024

CPA Practice

PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach Cherry Bekaery, an assurance, tax and advisory firm, recently completed an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller , a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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Now the Profession Is Losing Experienced Accountants Too

Going Concern

Here we are again talking about the accountant shortage. Mark Maurer at Wall Street Journal wrote today about a young man named Omer Khokhar who realized after six years in accounting that he was done. The article title: “Job Security Isn’t Enough to Keep Many Accountants From Quitting.” ” Ruh-oh.

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