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Just Eliminate the Extra 30 For CPA Licensure Requirement!

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By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Thank goodness for the Connecticut Society of CPAs! To become a CPA, one must meet the requirements of three Es: education, exam, and experience. It seems NASBA wants to keep this under wraps.

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State CPA Society News & Updates: Feb. 2024

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State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA) recently announced the 2024 CTCPA Women’s Awards winners, which celebrate Connecticut’s female finance professionals.

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Guy Who Works at a Firm Actually Named FML on Why Accounting Is a Great Career

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So a guy named Brian Kelleher who works for the hilariously named FML CPAs has written an opinion piece for the Hartford Courant entitled “Opinion: Accounting is a fantastic career — despite common misconceptions.” I’m involved in recruiting for one of the largest accounting firms in Connecticut. The CPA exam is hard.

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AICPA Foundation Awards $400,000 in Accounting Doctoral Scholarships

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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation has granted fellowships to 25 minority doctoral students as part of the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students. Their dedication will not only enrich their own careers but also empower them to shape the next generation of CPAs.”

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AICPA News – Nov. 2023

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Rivera, University of Connecticut The Foundation also awarded $120,000 to 10 CPAs pursuing their accounting Ph.D. Both programs aim to increase the number of experienced CPAs in academia who can inspire students in the classroom. Herz, CPA, CGMA, FCA, is the recipient of the 2023 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction.

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Professionals on the Move – March 2023

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Perfetto is a registered CPA and holds a bachelor of science in business administration and accounting from the University of Connecticut. He is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Idaho Society of CPAs. He received his bachelor’s degree in personal finance from the University of San Francisco.

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RCReports Releases New Entity Selection Planning Tool

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For SMBs that are experiencing financial or management changes based on year-over-year data, it is recommended to complete an entity selection analysis each year,” said Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, and owner of Powerful Accounting, a Connecticut-based accounting and advisory firm.