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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions.

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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

CPA Practice

By Mike Varney, Vice President, Finance and Operations at Extend. The alarm bells in accounting have been ringing for years: fewer people want to join – or stay – in the profession. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8%

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Finance Digital Transformation for Accounting Firms

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Accounting firms provide financial management services to businesses, including advisory services, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and auditing. Finance transformation builds on larger digital trends inside businesses. For many accounting firms, there remains the opportunity to improve speed, efficiency, and quality.

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Recap: Government Finance Officers Association National Conference 2024

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Contributor: Ali Karim , Accounting Advisory, Senior Associate The Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) 118 th Annual Conference was held between June 9 – 12, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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Forvis Mazars Launches Government Outsourced Accounting Services for Public Sector Clients

CPA Practice

Forvis Mazars, LLP, ranked among the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is expanding its Public Sector Advisory Services practice by launching a new line of Government Outsourced Accounting Services (GOAS) for clients.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: PwC Consolation Prizes; Al Pacino’s Accountant Ripped Him Off | 10.21.24

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People familiar with the matter told the Financial Times the UK firm had introduced the new grade to hold on to a key layer of senior accountants and consultants and to bring in external hires with higher salaries. For the Defense Department to pass its audit, it must account for more than dollars. forces dominant.

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Attention, Soon-to-be-Accountants: Governments Need You

CPA Practice

By Girard Miller, Governing (TNS) S&P Global Ratings recently withdrew its credit ratings on 64 local governments after they failed to file financial updates on time because of staff shortages and delayed audits. So what’s changed in the supply chain for governmental accountants? Or is something else going on?