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The Rise of Non-CPAs in CPA Firm Acquisitions

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The accounting profession is undergoing a significant transformation as more non-CPAs acquire CPA firms. While private equity firms buying large CPA practices may make headlines, a more impactful shift is happening beneath the surface. The Trend: Why Are Non-CPAs Buying CPA Firms?

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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

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State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. Evaluation of external auditors should consider CPA firm qualifications, not just proposed fees.

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New Jersey CPA Society Announces Ovation Awards

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Fodera, CPA , retired partner from Baker Tilly US LP, received the Lifetime Leader Award, which recognizes an outstanding NJCPA member who is credited with extraordinary contributions to the accounting profession over the course of their career. Vaccaro, CPA — Manager, Forvis Mazars US, Iselin Emerging Leaders Michael Caro, Jr.,

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Stacking CPA and CMA Credentials Is an Investment for a Career-Long Payoff

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By Monte Swain, PhD, CMA, CPA, CGMA. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name. When I learn that someone has “CPA” or “CMA” behind their name, I immediately know a lot about that individual.

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist. 📊 Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets decoded for max impact.

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CPA Business Execs’ Optimism About the Economy is Soaring Post-Election, AICPA Says

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Following the November presidential election, CPA business leaders have a much more positive outlook about the U.S. The quarterly survey includes 273 qualified responses from CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs) who hold leadership positions, such as CFO or controller, in their companies. projection last quarter.

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AICPA and NATP Respond to TurboTax Ad

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TurboTax, the most widely-used do-it-yourself tax preparation in the U.S., is out with a new advertisement in which it is telling Americans that maybe they should save money and have a “tax break up” with their professional preparer by using one of TurboTax’s live experts. Intuit’s decision to halt the ad is a positive step.