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The Rise of Non-CPAs in CPA Firm Acquisitions

CPA Practice

The accounting profession is undergoing a significant transformation as more non-CPAs acquire CPA firms. While private equity firms buying large CPA practices may make headlines, a more impactful shift is happening beneath the surface. The Trend: Why Are Non-CPAs Buying CPA Firms?

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

CPA Practice

However, in 2025, many CPA firms will be dealing with a challenge that is far from new: attracting skilled talent. Meanwhile, the talent shortage in public accounting is worsening as more baby boomers retire, and fewer young professionals enter the field and pursue the CPA designation.

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Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process 

Withum

Preparing for an audit is a critical step for businesses navigating regulatory compliance, pursuing mergers and acquisitions or completing significant business transactions. Understanding the financial statement audit process and planning ahead can save time, reduce stress and ensure accurate results.

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PCAOB Gives Chinese Audit Firm the Boot Over Rules Violations

CPA Practice

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. auditing rules and for failing to cooperate with an investigation into those violations. 8 for repeated violations of U.S.

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The CPA Firm Growth Strategy: From Compliance to Consulting

Speaker: Rita Keller - President of Keller Advisors, LLC

You've worked diligently and have built a glowing reputation grounded in your excellent skills in tax, accounting, and auditing. You have a very successful firm -- but that’s not enough. You're known as the “go-to” person when a client is faced with tax and financial decisions. For others, it will be a significant challenge.

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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. Yet salaries and audit fees are often well below those offered in the private sector, the report found.

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Friday Footnotes: CPAs Disappearing From CPA Firms; Grant Thornton Tries to Win Grant Thornton | 7.11.25

Going Concern

Audit UK’s FRC probes Deloitte and Azets over fintech Stenn audits [ International Accounting Bulletin ] Stenn entered administration in December 2024, following lender concerns over suspicious transactions. The post Friday Footnotes: CPAs Disappearing From CPA Firms; Grant Thornton Tries to Win Grant Thornton | 7.11.25