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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

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The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Embarrasses Itself (Again); Archaic IRS Tech; Partners Battle It Out | 2.27.23

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The Big 4 Accounting firm announced the independent review following the tragic death of EY worker Aishwarya Venkatachalam, 27, who fell to her death from the 11th floor of the company’s Sydney office in August last year. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Tax Fees Up, Coolness Still Down; | ‘Lavish’ ERC Mill Hit With a Lawsuit | 1.8.24

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The headline is a bit disappointing however the article is not: Tax prep fees are rising because accounting is not a ‘cool’ career American taxpayers had to pay at least 20% more on average to get their taxes done last year — and accountants aren’t thrilled about it either. This eclipses the 4.2% In Sanders v. Comm’r, 160 T.C.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Partners Banging the Client Again; Turnstile Data Shows Staff DGAF About RTO | 1.29.24

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Accounting Ranks First In Something Good For Once More 2. NYSSCPA CEO Calvin Harris, CPA said in a column for CPA Journal : But the winds of change have long been upon us. This is part of why New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent signing of “non-CPA ownership” into law is such a big deal. Let’s read a little bit.

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Friday Footnotes: Accountants Are Into AI; KPMG Atlanta MP on ICE T; 150 Hour Inequity | 8.18.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. The accounting firm said it will challenge the finding. While you’re here, subscribe to our newsletter to get the week’s top stories in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.

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OnDeck Channels Accountants For SME Funding

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Reports Thursday (June 23) said OnDeck has launched its Accountant Advisor Program , a service that helps professionals accountants arrange financing for their SME clients. While the tool initially launched in March , reports said OnDeck expanded this aspect of its operations this month across Kentucky, Florida and Alabama.

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Friday Footnotes: Looking Elsewhere For Talent; MPs Talk Private Equity Concerns; The Burnout Queen | 8.25.23

Going Concern

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. The accounting industry is in a state of transition. The influx of private equity, labor shortages, and remote/hybrid work have all impacted accounting firms to varying degrees.