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State CPA Societies in Action: Alabama Society of CPAs

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[ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S.] The Alabama Society of CPAs like many other societies, has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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5 Cyber Tips for CPAs for Tax Season and After

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With the plethora of highly sensitive personal and financial data being shared between firms and clients, it’s the perfect time for bad actors to strike, especially as the April 15th deadline inches closer and CPAs push to get more done with less time. The key to securing and maintaining clients will always be trust.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Tennessee Society of CPAs

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State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S. TSCPA is the premier professional association for CPAs in Tennessee,” said Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, President/CEO of TSCPA.

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AICPA Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

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Weirich, PhD, CPA, as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Award for his outstanding teaching, research and service throughout his 50-year career. This text has been adopted by numerous universities, CPA firms, and corporations for staff training purposes.

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11 CPAs Honored by AICPA and CIMA

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The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

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Does the 150 Hour Rule Provide Value to the Profession or to Students as Future CPAs? No, Says Professor

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As you know, there is a battle brewing in his state over adding a second pathway to CPA licensure that would allow Minnesota candidates to be licensed with 120 units and additional work experience, a move the AICPA has publicly (and privately, we hear) spoken out against. When that barrier is reduced, more candidates will take the exam.

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AICPA Says it Has a Plan to Fix the CPA Talent Shortage

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But modest starting salaries , horrible work/life balance (especially in public accounting), and time-consuming and strict requirements to obtain CPA licensure have resulted in declining student interest in accounting careers—thus creating a talent shortage in the profession.

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