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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RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 14, 2021

Providing education assistance to employees is done by many businesses as a fringe benefits so their employees can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can receive, on a tax-free basis, up to $5,250 each year from his or her employer for educational assistance under a “qualified educational assistance program.”

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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

MAY 10, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) , one of the largest CPA societies in the U.S., Wolfe, CPA | Owner, Larry J. Wolfe, Ltd. Experienced Leaders • Anna C.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 16, 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.] The ASCPA also has an educational foundation.

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Going Concern

MAY 22, 2024

Stephen Foley at Financial Times wrote something today that may be of interest to high school freshmen bound for the CPA track one day, an article that suggests the AICPA is giving up the fight to save 150 hours. And here’s what NPAG said about discussions they’ve had about the future of CPA education.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

The AICPA & CIMA have opened the application period for the EDGE in Teaching Awards and Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award. The two awards highlight accounting educators at the college level for their outstanding achievements in the field, and for their contribution to shaping the best new talent for the profession.

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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

JULY 5, 2023

The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. MSCPA currently has four primary initiatives: 1. has been experiencing a slight decline in member.

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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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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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Next: Yet the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s data indicates that the number of CPA exam takers fell by almost 50% between 1990 and 2021. [Ed. note: new CPA exam candidate data came out just before EY released this survey and surprise, it’s worse] Another cite here.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation recently conducted a comprehensive survey of college accounting and business students to better understand their interests, influences, career aspirations and work expectations. Respondents represented 11 Indiana universities/colleges, with the majority in their sophomore, junior or senior years.

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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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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

The Florida Institute of Public Accountants (FICPA), Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and three South Florida accounting firms – Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Kaufman Rossin and PAAST – have launched a new partnership that will assist future certified public accountants (CPAs) on their path to licensure.

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KROST

OCTOBER 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA [September 28, 2023] – KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has been appointed as Trustee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Education Foundation.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Due to the nature of these schools, many extracurricular and supplementary educational offerings that form the basis of these schools’ missions were severely impacted. These programs, along with fundraisers and after-school care, were usually a more than nominal portion of the educational institution’s income.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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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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

NOVEMBER 10, 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.] However, there has been a slight pickup of pre-CPAs, which has been encouraging.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

More than 3,500 accounting, tax and financial professionals convened in Las Vegas this week for the 2023 AICPA/CIMA Engage Conference, the largest annual educational and network event hosted by the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

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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

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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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s a contentious battle raging over the 150 unit requirement for CPA licensure as we speak and in the meantime we have to figure something out to ease the accountant shortage that has a bit more immediate impact (and doesn’t involve paying people more because clearly the firms are not down with that idea).

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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

JUNE 12, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has presented Daniel F. Rahill III, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., Rahill earned the CPA credential and became an ICPAS member in 1981.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 26, 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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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

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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Dent Moses

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Specifically, there is a real need for more incoming CPA candidates to replace those retiring and to handle increased demand. Let’s look at some statistics: There were 672,587 actively licensed CPAs as of September 1, 2023. 75% of current CPAs will retire in the next 15 years. from the previous year.

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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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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It was only a couple days ago that the Journal of Accountancy published an interview with NASBA CEO and President Ken Bishop in which Bishop sternly warns states against even thinking about lowering the CPA licensure requirement to 120 units, something something mobility blah blah. The MNCPA initiative does not lower the bar to become a CPA.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Beeler, CPA – Deloitte Tax, LLP Mary Kay Curtiss, MSPA, CPA – CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Stacy R. Farber, CPA – UHY LLP Teresa J. Those interested can register here.

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