CPA Practice

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Here’s how to attract them to accounting: Make the education requirements for CPAs less onerous and expensive. Those salaries look all the more paltry when weighed against the cost of education necessary to become a CPA, and the rise in other living costs that weigh on recent graduates.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Announced February 13 , the AICPA and NASBA are giving up the quixotic fight to maintain 150 hours of education as the sole standard across CPA jurisdictions and are now “advancing model legislative language that enables an additional path to CPA licensure.” Dustin, CPA, President and CEO of NASBA.

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Going Concern

JULY 29, 2025

Good news for all you 150 haters out there: Aspiring CPAs in the great state of Alaska now have the option to go for 120 units of education and two years of experience for licensure. ” We can only imagine how much more difficult it is to find a CPA in a state with so few of everything. You can do the math from there.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Indiana Society of CPAs (INCPAS) and NABA Inc. Boost high school graduation and college-going rates: ConnectIN will implement programs to help high school students graduate and pursue higher education, including guidance on financial aid, dual-enrollment options, and career pathways in accounting. Everyone wins.”

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Withum

APRIL 29, 2025

Withum is excited to announce that on May 1, 2025, CTM CPAs & Business Advisors, a public accounting, tax and business consulting firm, headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, joined its practice with Withum. The post CTM CPAs & Business Advisors Joins Its Practice With Withum appeared first on Withum.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

Yet, in many areas, accounting education stubbornly clings to outdated, overly technical models that fail to connect with the actual demands of the market. This shift in mindset extends beyond individual countries or educational systems; it is a global movement. All rights reserved.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

College sophomores or second-year students at New Jersey community colleges who are continuing their education at a four-year college in the fall are encouraged to apply for an NJCPA scholarship. Awards are $6,500 each. Awards are $2,000 each.

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CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Mary Girsch-Bock AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers, and other CPAs in U.S. companies who hold executive and senior management accounting roles.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Melancon Research Fellowship including eligibility, application requirements and deadlines can be found at ThisWaytoCPA.com/education. The AICPA Foundation , established in 1922, is dedicated to advancing the science of accountancy and accounting education.

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Shay CPA

APRIL 16, 2025

Finding an experienced CPA firm with expertise in supporting VC-backed companies benefits you in a number of ways. Here are a few things to look for when youre trying to pick the best CPA for your company. In other words, when you choose a CPA, youre choosing someone who has proven their expertise through rigorous testing.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What’s the state of accounting education today? In the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast, three college accounting educators – who are also CPAs – discuss enrollment trends, shifts in curriculum, accommodating varied learning styles, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, alternative pathways to CPA and more.

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CPA Practice

JULY 15, 2025

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The American Institute of CPAs has recognized two prominent Tax Division members during the 2024 AICPA Fall Tax Division Meeting. Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq., Sansone, CPA – 2024 Arthur J. Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. 8, which includes OSCPA-backed legislation that will position Ohio as a national leader in addressing the dire CPA shortage. Many states are also working to adopt similar language to Ohio.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 18, 2025

Mary Girsch-Bock AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements and news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs. The GMAC 2024 Application Trends Survey collected data on applications received by Graduate Management Education programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. Programs were located in 40 countries, including 37 U.S.

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Insightful Accountant

JUNE 9, 2025

This shift affects not just the dependency exemption but also determines who can claim valuable education credits. Education Credits: Timing Is Everything The American Opportunity Tax Credit offers up to $2,500 per student for the first four years of undergraduate education, with 40% being refundable.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Future Of AI For Productivity In Public Practice Is Brighter Than Ever Our K2 Enterprises team continues to teach practical AI courses for public practice professionals and industry CPAs. Batch Extensions from HubSync : Helps CPA firms prepare extensions in bulk. Blue J : Provides verifiable answers to your tax questions.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

I know accountants and change dont go together, but you wont get a different result unless you do something different, says Sharon Theriot Macke, CPA & Founding Owner of Macke & Company, CPAs. This involves educating clients upfront about the details of their engagement. Educate your clients. They need it.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Jody Padar, an author and speaker known as "The Radical CPA," and Katie Tolin, a growth strategist for CPAs, together launched a training and technology platform called XcelLabs. All rights reserved.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Indiana Society of CPAs (INCPAS) and NABA, Inc. The ConnectIN program will help amplify solutions with proven track records, fill gaps, and explore new ways to establish pathways to a CPA. For too long, we have struggled to attract talent, which has led to critical pipeline challenges. Everyone wins.”

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

These folks are among the only ones I trust to get these reports right, educate your clients, and save the info for annual reporting and updates. Ths allows me to continue to provide free accounting resources to small businesses who do not have the funds available to hire a CPA. link] And don’t forget us!

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CPA Practice

JUNE 25, 2025

OBannon LeaseCrunch, a provider of cloud-based accounting software for CPA firms, today announces its rebrand as Crunchafi. The new identity signals a renewed commitment to providing purpose-built solutions that reduce friction, automate complex tasks and empower CPA firms with actionable financial insights. © 2025 Firmworks, LLC.

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Accounting Today

JULY 24, 2025

If an online shipping company can inject that much personality into something as mundane as postage, whats stopping CPA firms from doing the same? Personality is a differentiator, not a liability Clients dont just hire CPA firms for tax prep or financial statements. Here are five ways CPA firms can embrace that idea: 1.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Gary Boomer June 9, 2025 10:00 AM Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email As CPA firms grow into the $10 million to $100 million revenue range, operational complexity increases, especially during peak periods like tax season. Transforming tax practices with algorithms jd-photodesign - stock.adobe.com Tax season places immense pressure on CPA firms.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ICYMI: American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) suggest state and local governments step it up to beat the talent shortage. But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ELE is described by the AICPA as “an integrated education and experience program for individuals to earn up to 30 of the 150 credit hours of required education for CPA licensure at a significantly reduced cost.” Figures from the 2023 AICPA Trends report showing the decline in CPA candidates by year.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 8, 2025

CPA QualityPro launches with backing from FL, WA CPA societies  A new solution for CPA firm registration and individual mobility compliance, CPA QualityPro , launched this week with the backing of the Florida and Washington CPA societies. All rights reserved. jurisdictions.

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Accounting Today

JULY 23, 2025

As firms and CPAs continue to face the pressures of tightened margins, maintaining steady streams of cash flow and meeting evolving client expectations, the invoicing process in particular has quietly become a key friction point. The truth is, CPAs and bookkeepers likely have more than enough user-friendly tools already at their disposal.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

By Danielle Lee 8h ago Practice management Accountants expect firms to shrink headcount by 20% Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society. All rights reserved. By Paige Hagy June 6 Like what you see?

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Withum

MARCH 18, 2025

Withum is proud to announce that Anni Chen , Audit Manager and CPA, has been nominated for CalCPAs Experienced Leader Award. The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards celebrates the accomplishments of women CPAs who are making a difference in their industry and communities. Withum congratulates Anni Chen on this remarkable achievement.

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CPA Practice

JULY 16, 2025

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

By Danielle Lee 8h ago Practice management Accountants expect firms to shrink headcount by 20% Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society. All rights reserved. By Paige Hagy June 6 Like what you see?

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 6, 2025

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

CANADA CPA Canada and FP Canada, Toronto, signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration between the accounting and financial planning professions, offering professional accountants who are part of CPA Canada opportunities to enhance their credentials, along with improved access to FP Canada courses and conferences.

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CPA Practice

JULY 17, 2025

In addition to fulfilling CCMP exam eligibility, the course also offers continuing education credits (PDUs/CDUs) applicable to PMI, SHRM, and other professional designations. Thanks for reading CPA Practice Advisor! Two upcoming courses are currently open for registration: August 19–22, 2025, and September 16–19, 2025.

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CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

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