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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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CPAs from Several States Visited Washington D.C. to Promote Accounting and Tax Issues

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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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Changes in 2024 CPA Exam Put Technology Front and Center

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The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. What are the 2024 CPA Exam changes? However, the updates scheduled for the 2024 CPA Exam will be significant.

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CPA Firm Managing Partner Weighs in on How to Rebuild the Talent Pipeline

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And it popped up at a session during the first day of the 2023 Unique CPA Conference, “Bridging the Gap,” in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, IL, on Tuesday. Pretty much overwhelmingly they said it was because you have to have an accounting degree and a CPA, which isn’t true. You don’t have to be a CPA. It’s not glamorous.

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CPAs Should Get Into Weed, Says CPA Into Weed (As a Business, That Is)

Going Concern

Clever CPAs who get in on the ground will not only open themselves up to nearly unlimited billing potential (yay), they’ll be helping cannabis businesses navigate the as-yet murky waters of legit marijuana business. So how do CPAs get into this niche? This recent Journal of Accountancy article.

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Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs: 8 Options Compared

Ryan Lazanis

If you’re a CPA firm looking to outsource your bookkeeping, you’ll want to check out this post on the 7 different options for outsourced bookkeeping for CPAs. Check it out: Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs Terminology Before continuing, there are 3 terms that I want to briefly define which will have an impact on the option you select.

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The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation

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Despite high demand for CPAs, accounting firms struggle to hire accountants. With an onslaught of economic disruptions and complexities on their plate, a CPA shortage proves especially burdensome for middle market companies. By Cameron White.