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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: CPA Numbers Are Abysmal; PwC Blocked Government Inquiry | 5.30.23

Going Concern

FT dropped this over the weekend : Candidate numbers for US accountancy exams drop to lowest in 17 years New figures from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed the shortage of CPA candidates that has plagued the profession in recent years worsened in 2022, dashing hopes for a quick rebound from the pandemic.

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

Going Concern

The decision will likely set up another showdown with Australian politicians who have strongly criticised the firm for not sharing the report, and frustrate government departments that have believe it should be shared. Movers and Shakers Jackson M. Things are about to get a lot harder for Minnesota CPAs and everyone who depends on them.

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

CPA Practice

Innovative Solutions for Modern Challenges Corporate accounting and internal audit departments are navigating an increasingly complex and high-pressure business environment. As standards evolve and regulatory demands intensify, the competition for skilled accountants, advisors and auditors has reached new heights.

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Friday Footnotes: Remembering Legend Sid Kess; Andersen’s Doing Great; Poland Banned Deloitte From Auditing? | 9.22.23

Going Concern

Michael Harlow to Lead Cannabis Practice at CohnReznick [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] New York-based IPA 100 firm CohnReznick LLP (FY23 net revenue of $920 million) has named Michael Harlow as leader of its cannabis industry practice.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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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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Business Leaders Chosen To Scrutinize UK Accounting Watchdog

PYMNTS

“This composition has not an ounce of radical reform in it,” said University of Suffolk professor of accounting Atul Shah in an interview with the publication. lender HBOS and, more recently, the collapse of government construction contractor Carillion. We have no faith in this whitewash.”.

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Friday Footnotes: KPMG Is Twice as Bad as Other Firms; Upskill or Die; Hella M&A | 10.21.22

Going Concern

The risk proved successful and helped Deloitte improve its operations even as it contributed to earning Abrash recognition as one of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 2022 Most Powerful Women in Accounting. Accounting Firm Mergers. Forvis names Fran Randall to governing board [ Virginia Business ].

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