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Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

Going Concern

Hot off Ohio’s governor signing into law a bill that introduces a bachelor’s only pathway to CPA licensure in that state , a pair of Illinois representatives have introduced a bill that would do the same for aspiring CPAs in their state. And the Illinois CPA Society is cheering it on.

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Armanino Adds Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions

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The accounting firm said the investment supports its strategic growth into additional markets, improves the firm’s technology infrastructure, and provides additional resources. Armanino’s last M&A deal was in May when it acquired Cooper Savas , a full-service public accounting firm based in Salt Lake City.

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A strategic reset in federal financial auditing

Accounting Today

In addition to the new audit format, OMB is launching a four-part agenda to improve the effectiveness of federal audits: Auditing the auditors : OMB will review the roles and value of auditors — including public accountants, inspectors general and agency CFOs — to ensure audits align with risk and mission outcomes.

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Growing From $225K to $100M By Focusing on Execution | FREE BOOK OFFER

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Gary Shamis, Principal at Winding River Consulting, has had an accomplished career in accounting, developing his dad’s bookkeeping firm from $225,000 to roughly $100 million. He built the 37th biggest CPA firm in the country before merging SS&G, Inc. Master of Accountancy, The Ohio State University B.S.

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Friday Footnotes: The Profession vs. Gen Z; CPA Firms Get Back to the Office; Deloitte Quits | 6.23.23

Going Concern

Office Hours: CPA Firms Shift Toward More In-Person Collaboration and More Square Footage [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] Three years after accounting professionals were forced home by COVID and then back to the office, at least part of the time, firms are beginning to settle into a new normal.

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FICPA Names New Chair and Head of Scholarship Foundation

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OBannon The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) has named Karen Lake, CPA, CFST, as the 98th chair of the organization, effective July 1, 2025. Prior to joining the firm in 2009, she held positions with Deloitte, KPMG, Arthur Anderson, the Eckerd Corporation and the Florida Department of Revenue.

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Friday Footnotes: The Metaverse’s First CPA Firm Gets Sued; CPA Exam Blueprints; Mad Mergers | 1.6.23

Going Concern

” California Program Offers Black Students Path to Accounting [ Bloomberg Tax ]. Black students in California can prepare for and take the certified public accountant or certified management accountant exam for free under a pilot program that aims to help diversify the accounting profession.