CPA Practice

MARCH 12, 2024

[ 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.] states, but professional CPAs in Big Sky Country have a vibrant and active professional association with nearly 1,500 members.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. Wolfe, Ltd.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 25, 2024

Celebrating its 100 th birthday in 2023, the Arizona Society of CPAs works to create opportunities for its members, while working to promote the interests of Arizona CPAs with governments and regulatory agencies and organizations. We represent the voice of the CPA profession at the Arizona Capitol,” says Yandle.

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Going Concern

MARCH 17, 2023

Minnesota Society of CPAs has sent a message to educators in the state regarding legislation that would introduce an alternative pathway to CPA licensure and the message to these stewards of the next generation of accountants is clear: no one is trying to eliminate MAcc programs.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Founded in 1897, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the second-oldest CPA organization in the U.S. PICPA actively supports both current and future CPAs, providing educational opportunities, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Cryder, the current CEO of PICPA.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 9, 2023

“The NJCPA has a rich history of member service, cultivating community and helping to foster the next generation of accountants and CPAs,” said Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, CEO and executive director of the NJCPA. AJ is the Society’s fourth CEO and executive director and the nation’s first Black female head of a state CPA society.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Thank goodness for the Connecticut Society of CPAs! Without their posting , it would have taken me longer to learn about the latest half-baked idea by NASBA regarding the education requirements to become a CPA.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 23, 2023

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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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

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. In order to safeguard your CPA firm’s reputation and integrity, security is paramount.

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Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.

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Going Concern

JULY 7, 2023

While we’re on the topic of the CPA exam, this is your eleventy billionth reminder to sit for BEC before the CPA Evolution disciplines replace it in 2024. Back to the reason why we’re here, the AICPA has posted a call to all CPAs to help set passing scores for the 2024 CPA exam.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 27, 2023

Founded in 1915, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) provides a wide array of professional resources for CPAs. TXCPA also provides education and professional development opportunities while actively defending and promoting the CPA professional throughout the state.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Attendees were recommended by their employers, state CPA societies and/or volunteer organizations.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2023

Another state has pushed to allow prospective CPAs to sit for the exam with just a bachelor’s degree worth of units and that’s good ol’ Texas. Effective September 1, future CPAs can sit for the exam with 120 units of education. Charles Perry, a practicing CPA from Lubbock, and Rep.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded in 1903, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation, with the core mission of “enhancing the value of the CPA profession” through meaningful and convenient education, timely and relevant information, influential advocacy, and countless opportunities to make powerful professional connections.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is one of the oldest and largest CPA societies in the U.S. Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is the premier association serving CPAs, accountants and financial professionals in the state of Florida.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 24, 2023

Founded in 1897, the NYSSCPA offers networking opportunities for CPAs, along with CPE courses and conferences, over 50 committees that cover various specializations, and also publishes the CPA Journal. The New York State Society of CPAs has truly become thought leaders in the accounting profession and in finance.

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Accounting Today

MARCH 8, 2024

A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2023

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would lower the eligibility requirement for CPA candidates to sit for the CPA exam from 150 semester credit hours to 120. Gov Patrick for passing one of TXCPAs priority legislation items of this session, which will help fuel the CPA pipeline. On to the House!!

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The one that contains this quote: From the CAQ report “Increasing Diversity in the Accounting Profession Pipeline: Challenges and Opportunities” The EY survey report continues: CPAs bring desirable skills to C-level executive roles. Additionally, of the 652 CFOs surveyed in that study, close to 45% were CPAs.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over 60 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited 65 high schools in the Garden State last fall to tell students about accounting careers and how to become a CPA.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formed an advisory group representing a broad spectrum of the accounting profession that will help shape a national strategy to address the profession’s talent shortage, including accounting students who go on to obtain a CPA license.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

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. The AICPA® & CIMA have recognized Thomas R.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 3, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The California Society of CPAs is hosting the Real Estate Virtual Conference on January 30, 2024. The Illinois CPA Society is hosting a Corporate Finance Conference.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 21, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA community through a variety of prestigious awards. Rahill III, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., McKeever Jr.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. = The awards celebrate those who are emerging leaders, innovators, educators, volunteers and others who have made a substantial impact in accounting.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, have announced the 12th and largest group to date to complete its award-winning Mary T. 3-5, 2024, where these diverse scholars and prospective CPAs received customized training, access to interviews, CPA exam guidance, and more.

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Withum

JANUARY 25, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Steven Cohen , Partner, has been selected to chair the Audit and Accounting Committee for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs). With over 26 years of experience, Steven specializes in the audits of government entities , auto dealerships , and higher education and not-for-profit organizations.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Virginia Society of CPAs is partnering with 10 other state CPA groups to offer a course on artificial intelligence and where it fits in with accounting ethics.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Texas Society of CPAs is collaborating with the American Institute of CPAs and other state CPA societies throughout the U.S. for a unique career awareness event aimed at inspiring and educating students about career opportunities in accounting.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

Certified Public Accountants from across the nation made their way to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers on issues important to the accounting profession during the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Spring Meeting of Council and Annual Members Meeting from May 23-25. government’s financial statements.

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Going Concern

APRIL 26, 2024

Accountant Shortage PIPCA Survey Sheds Light on What Existing CPAs Want and Why Some are Leaving [ INSIDE Public Accounting ] Accounting firm business models need to change to retain and attract CPAs amid the worst talent shortage in recent history, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) asserts in a new survey.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students. The Illinois CPA Society and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois’ support can be lifechanging.” I encourage eligible accounting students to apply for these scholarships.

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

Board officers: Board Chair: Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST, LGA, LLP Chair-Elect: Laura Felice, CPA, CGMA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. BDO USA, LLP Molly Griffiths, RSM US LLP Rose Jardim, CPA, Jardim & Marotta LLC Adnani Johari, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Brighthouse Financial, Inc.

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