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Spotlighting Women in Advisory Practice: “Create a culture where everyone is happy,” says Alicia Shaul, CPA firm entrepreneur

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She decided to skip law school and instead took a job as a bookkeeper, finding her chosen profession and going back to school to earn her CPA. A culture of happiness and growth In the six years after she became a CPA, Shaul worked at several accounting firms and experienced some less-than-ideal managers.

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How will AI affect accounting jobs?

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While the latest version of ChatGPT passed a practice CPA exam , AI primarily remains a tool for aiding accountants and tax professionals, rather than a substitute for human expertise. White paper Demystifying artificial intelligence A tax professional’s guide to cut through the noise on all things AI.

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Ensuring Climate ESG Auditing Excellence: How Your Trusted Accounting Partner Makes the Difference

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Future-looking information: Financial statements usually just look at the previous fiscal years’ balance sheets. Prior Work : Ask for case studies, white papers, or previous audit reports to understand their approach. Firstly, auditing has always been one of the cornerstone services of accounting firms.

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