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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

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State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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Letters to the Editor: CPAs Give Their Perspectives on Why No One Wants to Be an Accountant Anymore

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Last week, we published a letter written to Fortune by a former CPA who pivoted to driving 18-wheelers and found far more career happiness than he ever would have in accounting (good for him). Accounting and being a CPA have been the worst personal decision and professional organization I’ve been a part since passing.

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Professionals on the Move – June 2023

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Shekel joins the firm with more than 20 years of experience, focused primarily on valuation services. Prior to joining FORVIS, Shekel led the valuation advisory services for professional M&A and accounting firms with a focus on middle-market business development companies, private-equity funds, and real estate entities.

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I Love Accounting. So I Had to Leave.

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Is it reallyyyyy a question about why those young whipper-snappers aren’t flocking to join accounting firms anymore, especially those renowned for their abuse? Ben Benjamin Wann, CMA, CSCA, MBA, PMP, CPA Follow me through My blog The post I Love Accounting.

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Armanino’s Former Crypto Team Has Left and Formed Their Own Shop, Allegedly

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Members of the accounting firm Armanino’s digital-asset practice have departed and formed a new startup – The Network Firm – to carry on the business of providing audits, attestations and related work for crypto clients.

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How the CPA, CMA and EA Credentials Have Become Global Designations

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In the last few years there has been a shortage of critical skills with regards to the accounting profession and especially in the output of North American and European professionals with CPA, EA and CMA qualifications. This is where skilled CPA, CMA AND EA professionals shine. The three primary U.S.

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Friday Footnotes: RTO Isn’t Going So Great; KPMG Wins Something; What Auditors? | 5.19.23

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ICYMI I Love Accounting. GC ] Benjamin Wann, CMA, CSCA, MBA, PMP, CPA wrote a little something about the thing we all love to hate. At its core, accounting is a challenging career that requires growth and learning and can usually pay pretty well. So I Had to Leave. [

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