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Letter to the Editor: Life in Public Accounting Doesn’t Add Up For Young Professionals

Going Concern

I made the decision to attend Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa because my dad works there, and it made tuition a lot more affordable. I double majored in Accounting and Finance, and I carried 6 credits into college, so I took about 144.5 After (during) I worked towards the CPA exam, I began work at a Big 4.

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Professionals on the Move – Dec. 2023

CPA Practice

Jeri Beckham, Texas Joan Bengford, Iowa Velma Bjorgum, N.D. Jody Ehlers, Iowa Erick Enriquez, N.J. James Gobeli, Iowa Melissa Gourgues, La. Calvetti Ferguson introduces new partner Calvetti Ferguson, a nationally recognized middle-market CPA firm, has proudly introduced Nicholas McClay as their newest partner in Nashville.

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Friday Footnotes: Work-Life Balance, Does It Work?; Big 4 Firms Slash Job Postings; She Doesn’t Even Go Here! | 2.16.24

Going Concern

The Conflict Surrounding Work-Life Balance in Public Accounting Firms [ CPA Journal ] For years, the public accounting sector has been characterized by high employee turnover. public accounting firms, however, turnover has continued to increase.

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Friday Footnotes: CPA Says Stop ERC Fearmongering; Deloitte Cussed Out For ‘Grueling Culture’; Worst Books Ever | 2.23.24

Going Concern

Earlier: Rob Sand says GOP bill to let state agencies bypass auditor’s office could lead to corruption [ Iowa Starting Line ] Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand doesn’t want Iowa to be like Illinois when it comes to anti-corruption work, and he doesn’t think anyone else should want that either.

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Friday Footnotes: Firms Make Progress on Diversity; EY Growth Plan; PIZZA PARTY! | 3.8.22

Going Concern

CPA firms show progress in diversity amid pipeline challenges [ Journal of Accountancy ] The AICPA finally got around to releasing their 2021 Trends report, which we’ll dissect shortly. in 2020) in the portion of new accounting graduate hires at CPA firms who are ethnically diverse. in 2018 to 34.7%

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Friday Footnotes: KPMG Client’s Spectacular Failure; PwC Gets Defensive; Kids Doing Taxes | 3.10.23

Going Concern

And I oop– It’s true (Part II, Item 8 “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”). Ways to Solve Your Accounting Firm’s Last-Minute Staffing Needs [ CPA Practice Advisor ] This is admittedly a grim outlook for CPA firms everywhere in need of talent, and not just at tax time.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Isn’t Getting a Redemption; Just Say No to NOCLAR; Oh, Layoffs? | 3.15.24

Going Concern

State CPA institute says proposed rule change would put audit professionals at risk [ Central Penn Business Journal ] A new proposal by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants up in arms. Seven percent are not sure. Education Sen.

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