Going Concern

APRIL 21, 2022

“In my view, the future of the CPA profession is at risk,” writes Yigal Rechtman, CPA, CFE, CITP, CISM in a letter to the editor published by The CPA Journal. For example, every startup would benefit immensely from having a CPA among its founders. An exclusive brand. With a 40% pass rate, this is a tough sell.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has announced that 36 CPAs from around the country have graduated from the AICPA Leadership Academy, a program designed to expose the next generation of CPAs to a strong ethic of leadership and service. The program, now in its 15th year, was held in Durham, N.C., from December 11-14.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 17, 2023

In July, more than 20 of the profession’s thought leaders met for the virtual Avalara Accounting Meta Influencers roundtable discussion of how AI will likely impact accounting firms and their clients, and to start developing best practices firms can embrace to best optimize its potential benefits.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Jefferson, Virginia Commonwealth University DMyrian Frederick, Virginia Tech Isaac L. Rivera, University of Connecticut The Foundation also awarded $120,000 to 10 CPAs pursuing their accounting Ph.D. through the William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship program and the Accounting Doctoral Scholars (ADS) program.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 5, 2024

Big 4 Big Four Reshape Consulting Workforce, Strategy With Rare Layoffs [ Bloomberg Tax ] The Big Four accounting firms have leaned into their tech advisory work and data analytics services—areas ripe for revenue growth—as interest rates and the artificial intelligence boom reshaped demand for consulting services. Happy trails, Tom!

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CPA Practice

JUNE 1, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. NABA) National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP) National Society of Accountants (NSA) National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants, Inc.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 28, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Releases Guidance for CPAs to Comply with State Laws If a State Changes its Licensure Requirements The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently released information for U.S. The program, now in its 15th year, was held in Durham, N.C.,

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Going Concern

MARCH 31, 2023

Big 4 EY Fails to Reach Deal on Split [ Wall Street Journal ] The unexpected revolt that has upended the planned breakup of accounting firm Ernst & Young is being driven by two longtime U.S. auditors who believe their part of the firm could end up weakened by a deal. People did not enjoy that.

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Going Concern

MAY 15, 2023

Virginia Society of CPAs is tackling the question “ is 150 too many? ” For nearly the past two decades, prospective CPAs in Virginia have had to undertake 150 hours of education before becoming licensed. But a declining CPA pipeline has accountants asking: Is the 150 now a barrier to becoming a CPA?

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

AICPA News is a recap of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Releases Guidance for CPAs to Comply with State Laws If a State Changes its Licensure Requirements The AICPA recently released information for U.S. For more information, please visit the AICPA’s resource page on protecting CPA mobility.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 16, 2023

There are several ways accounting professionals and organizations can benefit from upskilling and reskilling online — whether to prepare for the CPA exam, build cutting-edge analytic capabilities, or create a new talent strategy. In 2020, the World Economic Forum predicted a decline in accounting jobs by 2025.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

People Ken Miller set to retire after more than three decades of service [ Virginia Tech ] After more than 35 years of dedicated service to Virginia Tech, Ken Miller has announced his retirement. Both Mendlowitz and his father, also a CPA, attended the CUNY school. That compares with the $1.6

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Going Concern

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’re adding accounting firm mergers & acquisitions to the weekly news as they’re happening with such frequency and regular Footnotes readers will notice the news is now sorted by topic. Firm M&A: Eisner adds Minn.-based accounting firms, has merged with Healdsburg’s Mengali Accountancy Inc.,

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Going Concern

APRIL 1, 2024

Journal of Accountancy on what CPAs need to know about Microsoft’s big AI rollout : Microsoft is investing heavily in Copilot, a suite of AI-powered features for applications across its portfolio. Early reviews indicate Copilot could be a powerful new force for accountants and other knowledge workers. “Is

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