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State CPA Society News & Updates – June 2023

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State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. It features career-development workshops and sessions with some of the accounting profession’s most prominent influencers.

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The Accountant Shortage Isn’t Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement

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CPA candidate numbers have been on the decline for years, even before anyone was talking about critical talent shortages, the 150-hour rule is considered by many to be an unnecessary barrier to entry in which case it is certainly doing its job by keeping out both the riff-raff and the quality talent. .

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Top Remote Accountants of the Week | May 2, 2024

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FTE Accountant | Candidate ID #16071602 Certifications: NA Education: BA Accounting in progress Experience (years): 7+ years of overall experience Work experience (detail): Currently with a public accounting firm Services 15+ monthly clients and 75+ quarterly clients Team leadership and work review experience Prepares 100+ returns during tax season (..)

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New Jersey CPA Society to Host Convention on June 13-16 in Atlantic City

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) will host its 2023 Convention & Expo, themed “Breaking Through,” at the Borgata in Atlantic City June 13-16. A cybersecurity roundtable discussion will also take place on how to protect one’s business and self against cyber breaches.

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One of Minnesota’s Largest Accounting Firms Can Totally Get Behind the Alternative Pathway to CPA Licensure

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In a LinkedIn post published March 3 , CLA CEO Jen Leary — who graduated wayyyy back when only 120 units were required — threw her support behind Minnesota Society of CPAs’ initiative to add a second pathway that would allow CPA licensure at 120 units and two years of experience.

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As CPA Canada’s Collaboration Accord Fails to Collaborate, Who Gets the Profession’s Credibility in the Divorce?

Going Concern

We should have written about this months ago but didn’t get around to it, there’s some new news so let’s get to the backstory and what’s happening next with the various CPA bodies of Canada. TL;DR: CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec want to break up with CPA Canada. Y’all are familiar with those.

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Episode 066: Look at the Film Industry Tax Credit Business with Irene Waschler

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Tune in to this episode when host Hugh Duffy talks with Irene Waschler of Waschler CPA, LLC about how she got started in the film industry tax credit business. Also, what does the future look like for Waschler CPA? Guest Bio: Irene Waschler CPA, Certified Tax Coach. Society of CPAs South Shore Breakfast Networking Forum.

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