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SEC taps new chief accountant

Accounting Today

Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg The Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Kurt Hohl, a former partner at Ernst & Young, as its new chief accountant, effective July 7. Acting chief accountant Ryan Wolfe will be returning to his role as chief accountant in the Division of Enforcement. All rights reserved. He received a B.B.S.

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Understanding Employees’ Preferences: The Key to CPA Firms Attracting Top Talent in 2025

CPA Practice

The field of public accounting is undergoing significant change, from rapid advancements in technology to evolving client expectations, including increasing demand for strategic advisory services. Research for the 2025 Salary Guide From Robert Half found that 85% of finance and accounting managers in the U.S. By Steve Saah.

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Investing Now in Tomorrow: Why CPA Firms Should Prioritize Succession Planning

CPA Practice

Make it official — and secure stakeholder buy-in You’ll also want to document your plan in writing to ensure clarity and accountability. Steve Saah is the executive director of the finance and accounting permanent placement practice at Robert Half , the world’s first and largest specialized financial talent solutions service.

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Special Report: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

CPA Practice

From tax prep to asset management, invoicing and portals, and auditing to remote CFO functions, the services the accounting and tax pros provide are dependent on the technologies they use. The awards highlight the most useful technology for firms and clients.

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Investing Now in Tomorrow: Why CPA Firms Should Prioritize Succession Planning

CPA Practice

Make it official — and secure stakeholder buy-in You’ll also want to document your plan in writing to ensure clarity and accountability. Steve Saah is the executive director of the finance and accounting permanent placement practice at Robert Half , the world’s first and largest specialized financial talent solutions service.

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Professionals on the Move – July 2025

CPA Practice

Mary Girsch-Bock Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring, promotion and staffing announcements from around the accounting and tax profession. from West Virginia University. Patrick Hickman, CPA , joined the firm in 2023 following a decade in public accounting with other firms. She received her B.A.

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The Next Chief Accountant Will Be Building a Better Working World at the SEC

Going Concern

Announced on Thursday, the SEC’s next chief accountant — effective July 7 — will be Kurt Hohl, a former EY partner who put in four years in audit at Deloitte after graduation before jumping there in 1989. in accounting from James Madison University and is a certified public accountant in Virginia.

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