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Top 7 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Accounting Firms, According to PICPA

CPA Practice

PICPA received survey responses from 323 accounting professionals nationwide who have zero to 15 years of public accounting experience and have left their firm or profession within the past five years. So, why are so many heading for the exits? This group of professionals was called “current talent.”

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Our Obsession with Hours Is Destroying the Accounting Profession

CPA Practice

A talent shortage is affecting accounting firms across the demographic spectrum. Each year fewer accountants enter the profession while more CPAs near retirement. According to the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the number of U.S. Has the CPA license entered a death spiral?

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Episode 068: A conversation with Allan Koltin

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Koltin was also voted one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants for the sixteenth straight year in the “Annual Survey of Firms” conducted by INSIDE Public Accounting. In 2016 CPA Practice Advisor inducted Allan into the Accounting Hall of Fame. His hobbies include travel, chess, and all sports.

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The Dallas Cowboys Are Getting Some Extra Accountants With This CohnReznick Merger

Going Concern

CohnReznick announced a merger with Dallas firm BKM Sowan Horan and the Dallas Morning News took the opportunity to trumpet the happy nuptials of the official accounting firm of the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Morning News : CohnReznick, the 15th largest accounting firm in the U.S. because it offers something different.

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Baker Tilly Banks on Celebrity Endorsements to Bring in Young Talent

Going Concern

In case you didn’t notice because who cares, Baker Tilly has engaged the help of filmmaker and adventurer Jimmy Chin and teenage tennis star Coco Gauff to brighten up the Baker Tilly name and recruit the youfs to this exciting accounting firm. Here’s what Glassdoor has for average Baker Tilly US salaries.

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Friday Footnotes: How Are Firms Actually Using Data Analytics?; KPMG and BDO on the Move | 9.15.23

Going Concern

At the meeting, the Board will consider issuing for public comment a proposal to amend PCAOB Rule 3502, Responsibility Not to Knowingly or Recklessly Contribute to Violations. A number of accounting firms,1 public companies, professional membership associations and other key stakeholders raised concerns.

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Friday Footnotes: Consulting Gets Bumpy for New Hires; Cities Sans Accountants; PCAOB Priorities | 4.21.23

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. “silent layoffs”) are on the menu B4 Layoffs – USA by u/additional_cats in Big4 KPMG is diversifying its partner rank through sponsorships and succession planning [ Fortune ] Partners are among the most senior-level roles at accounting firms and some of the highest paid. KPMG faces $1.4-billion

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