article thumbnail

State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

CPA Practice

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.

CPA 111
article thumbnail

CRI Expands Into Oklahoma After Merger with Stanfield + O’Dell

CPA Practice

Top 25 accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) now has its first location in Oklahoma after combining with Tulsa-based Stanfield + O’Dell P.C. Expanding our footprint into Oklahoma has long been a part of our strategic growth plan,” said Bill Carr, CRI executive chairman and portfolio managing partner.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

CPA 128
article thumbnail

AICPA Announces 2023 Leadership Academy Graduates

CPA Practice

The AICPA Leadership Academy was created to inspire, nurture and empower the next generation of diverse CPA leaders by providing them with advanced leadership training. The program is led by Elizabeth Burkhalter, CPA, Senior Manager of the AICPA & CIMA Diversity and Inclusion team’s Emerging Professional’s Initiatives.

cpas 121
article thumbnail

The Value in Providing Specialized Accounting Services for Niche Markets

CPA Practice

By Adam Powell, CPA. As accounting continues to evolve from the traditional services to a model that favors value-added contributions, the number of companies offering targeted services for specific niche markets should continue to proliferate. A niche market in need of specialized accounting services began to come into focus.

Account 111
article thumbnail

Friday Footnotes: Why Private Equity Loves the Profession; A Very Naughty KPMG Employee; WTF PwC Guy | 4.5.24

Going Concern

Private Equity Why private-equity investors see a target-rich environment in Chicago’s accounting biz [ Crain’s Chicago Business ] Isn’t “target-rich environment” what Overwatch’s Soldier 76 says when he pops his ult and proceeds to melt the entire enemy team? Foreshadowing maybe.

auditor 86
article thumbnail

Friday Footnotes: Working Late; The Year of the ESOP?; It’s Not Layoffs, It’s “Repositioning” | 1.5.24

Going Concern

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!