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A Career For Non-CPAs

RitaKeller

If they would only pass that CPA Exam! Usually, they get the message and move on to work in corporate accounting leaving a significant void in the firm. Historically, firms have even said, “We are a CPA firm, we need CPAs.” ” Yes, that is true. One firm has taken a step to solve this problem.

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Friday Footnotes: Bob Moritz Disappoints Us; ERC Window Slamming Shut; 2024 Sucks For Firms? | 3.22.24

Going Concern

” Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act [ CPA Journal ] By now, CPAs should be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021 and effective January 1, 2024. Atlas CPAs and Advisors undercut the Utah-based auditing firm by $12,000. What Role Should Auditors Play in Corporate Compliance?

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Here Are Even More 2024 Accounting Salary Projections

Going Concern

Last month we took a look at the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide to get an idea what public accounting salaries should be in the range of next year, today it’s a similar report from Addison Group and their 2024 Workforce Planning Guide. The guide covers several industries, we are of course only here for accounting.

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Capacity Plus Capability: How Co-Sourcing Can Help Overcome the CPA Shortage and Restore Confidence in the Financial Markets

Cherry Bekaert

Such incidents shake public and investor confidence, unsettle current colleague members, and can even lead to hefty fines levied against the company. It is clear these mistakes are due to a shortage of accountants. may be down around 340,000 CPAs going into 2025.

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150 Hour Rule: Let’s Keep Arguing About What Color the Drapes Should Be While the House is Burning Down

Going Concern

To summarize most of the article: barrier to entry, US workforce hemorrhaged 334,000 accountants and auditors in two years, pipeline pipeline pipeline, blah blah. Companies, not just CPA firms, are struggling to fill senior accountant roles and jobs for accountants with three to five years of experience.

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CPAClub Launches CPA Matchmaking, Opens Membership Model to Private and Public Companies

CPA Practice

The extension of its award-winning model redefines how businesses access essential CPA talent, while the new matchmaking platform modernizes the search for solutions, bridging a critical gap in the market. Extensive Expertise: Community of capable CPAs, not recent college graduates.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

ThomsonReuters

Furthermore, accountants are increasingly focusing on a particular vertical or niche to further boost their competitive edge. CPA responsibilities to clients As a trusted advisor in an increasingly complex financial landscape, certified public accountants (CPAs) have significant responsibilities for the services they provide to their clients.

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