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Abdo LLP Merges In Minnesota Accounting Firm HG&K

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Abdo LLP, a leading full-service accounting and advisory firm based in Minnesota, announced today that HG&K, Ltd. has merged with the firm. The newly combined firm will continue to operate under the Abdo name, with shared values, brand, and vision.

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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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Big 4 alum and professor of accounting and finance at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota Boz Bostrom has penned a piece for the MNCPA blog on why, in his opinion and supported by research, the 150 hour rule must change. This has been my challenge with Minnesota.

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Friday Footnotes: Tim Ryan Works Too Hard; Fake CPA Gets Violent Over QuickBooks Files; PwC PR | 10.20.23

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Local CPA weighs in on accountant shortage [ WMDT ] The Salisbury, MD news spoke to a UHY partner about the issue. Accounting enrollment for the past 10 years has been declining by 16.9% It also marks the firm’s fifth office location in the South. Law & Order Investigators: Fake CPA defrauded St.

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

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Rather, how dueling factions within the profession are fighting for and against keeping it as the only option to CPA licensure. Companies, not just CPA firms, are struggling to fill senior accountant roles and jobs for accountants with three to five years of experience. This has been my challenge with Minnesota.

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

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The decision was backed by a partner vote, following a first three years dominated by efforts to repair the firm’s reputation in the wake of a series of scandals. She made general manager at 29 with a CPA [ eFinancialCareers ] Many young professionals begin to eye managerial posts as they approach their 30s – but Shanny Lee (CPA, Aust.)

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AICPA Releases Guidance on Changes to State Licensure Requirements

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The document includes background information and a compliance checklist for CPAs to determine the impact on them if a state unilaterally changes its requirements necessary for licensure. We believe upending mobility would be a grave mistake,” said Susan Coffey, AICPA & CIMA’s CEO of public accounting.

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

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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.

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