Withum

MARCH 18, 2025

Withum is proud to announce that Anni Chen , Audit Manager and CPA, has been nominated for CalCPAs Experienced Leader Award. The CalCPA Women to Watch Awards celebrates the accomplishments of women CPAs who are making a difference in their industry and communities. Withum congratulates Anni Chen on this remarkable achievement.

CPA

CPA Practice

JULY 14, 2025

Schneider Downs), one of the 60 largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States, recently announced the addition of new shareholders to its ownership group. Patrick Hickman, CPA , joined the firm in 2023 following a decade in public accounting with other firms. He holds a B.S.

West Virginia

CPA Practice

JULY 25, 2025

Schneider Downs), one of the 60 largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States, recently announced the addition of new shareholders to its ownership group. Patrick Hickman, CPA , joined the firm in 2023 following a decade in public accounting with other firms. He holds a B.S.

West Virginia

CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Surett earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, and an MBA in finance from the State University of New York at Albany. Thanks for reading CPA Practice Advisor! CPA Practice Advisor has products that deliver powerful content to you in a variety of forms including online, email and social media.

North Carolina

CPA Practice

JUNE 18, 2025

Rohini has a Masters of Finance from the London School of Economics, and a Chartered Accountant certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Randall is the national practice leader for the firm’s International Tax Service line and has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting.

Technology

CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

She is a certified public accountant with more than 23 years of experience in the industry. Burgess received her Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance from Florida State University and her Master of Science in accounting and taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University. Thanks for reading CPA Practice Advisor!

Real Estate

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. A veteran of accounting journalism, she also speaks at many accounting events, trade shows, and webinars. She has taught introductory accounting and personal finance courses, and she is a former computer applications instructor at the Indiana CPA Society.

Indiana

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As a tax industry veteran, Amanda is a favorite speaker and trainer known for making tax topics accessible and relevant. Moderated by: Gail Perry is the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor. A veteran of accounting journalism, she also speaks at many accounting events, trade shows, and webinars.

Indiana

Going Concern

JANUARY 21, 2025

A Brigham Young grad went from CPA to mom to volleyball pro : When Mary Lake steps onto the volleyball court Wednesday for LOVB Salt Lakes home opener, shell hear cheers different than the ones she was used to hearing in college at BYUs Smith Fieldhouse. After graduating from BYU five years ago, she worked as a CPA then gave birth to Tommy.

Account

Going Concern

DECEMBER 16, 2024

HCVT is the third largest CPA firm in the west and the 33rd largest nationally. Doing so gives us access to a steady stream of high-caliber job candidates each year, while also enabling us to tap the experienced and robust accounting alumni networks that exist in these areas. University of Missouri St.

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Prior to that, he managed audits of broker-dealers, hedge funds, NFA funds and NFA introducing brokers as the audit director for a regional accounting firm based in Illinois. Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Real Estate

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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payroll

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.

Illinois

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These scholarships provide essential financial assistance to qualifying accounting students across the state of Illinois and reward them for their hard work and academic success. The application deadline for the following scholarships is April 1, 2023: Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarships for seniors or graduate students.

Illinois

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Natalie Manley (D) and Amy Elik (R), who are both CPAs, would amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to create two additional pathways to CPA licensure in the state and enhance CPA practice privilege mobility. House Bill 2459, introduced on Feb. 3 by state Reps.

Illinois

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.

Illinois

CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards.

Illinois

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. Alfred Dzakpasu Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Ill. Dasjha Eguasa Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Ill.

Illinois

CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has selected Kiara R. Schuh, CPA, as the recipient of its 2023 Young Professionals Leadership Award. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Gies College of Business.

Illinois

CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Time and again, retaining talent is ranked as a top challenge among leaders in the accounting and finance profession. ICPAS’ findings are presented in the new 2023 Insight Special Feature, “Righting Retention.”

Illinois

CPA Practice

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—is proud to share that its latest Insight Special Feature, “ A CPA Diversity Report: Uncovering the Barriers to Success ,” has been recognized with three distinguished publications competition awards this summer.

Illinois

Going Concern

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to the AICPA , a traditional four-year undergraduate program is not adequate for obtaining the requisite knowledge and skills to become a CPA. Just how good at basket weaving do we need our public accountants to be? No one is really arguing these points. There’s some good news on that front though.

Illinois

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Hundreds of certified public accountants across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 14th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. The CPA Day of Service’s motto, ‘A good day for doing good,’ rang true once again. 23, 2023, with others still planning activities later this fall.

Illinois

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Fresh press release for you straight from the source: Aiming to aid accounting students and increase the pipeline of future certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society and its charitable partner, the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, are now accepting scholarship applications.

Illinois

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

CPA

CPA Practice

MAY 16, 2024

Unveiling the findings of its previously announced research into the decreasing supply of new certified public accountants (CPAs), the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state CPA societies in the nation—is pleased to release its 2024 Insight Special Feature, “Re-Decoding the Decline: An Updated CPA Pipeline Report.”

CPA

CPA Practice

MARCH 22, 2023

The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would lower the eligibility requirement for CPA candidates to sit for the CPA exam from 150 semester credit hours to 120. Gov Patrick for passing one of TXCPAs priority legislation items of this session, which will help fuel the CPA pipeline. On to the House!!

Texas

BuildYourFirm

APRIL 28, 2020

Koltin, CPA, CGMA. For twenty consecutive years, Allan has been named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the accounting profession. For the past six years, Allan has also been named by CPA Practice Advisor as one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders in the profession.

Wisconsin

CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—is excited to announce its 2022 Excel Award recipients. So, it’s really our privilege to welcome and recognize Illinois’ new CPAs,” says Geoffrey Brown, CAE, ICPAS president and CEO. “By

Illinois

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is encouraging aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) to apply for its 12th annual Mary T. The award-winning, three-day program aimed at increasing diversity in the CPA profession is now accepting applications until Nov. 6, 2023, at www.icpas.org/mtww.

accounting internships

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.

CPA

CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society, one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant community, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Lester H. McKinney , CPA , MSAA, is a senior business process and control analyst in Abbott’s Rapid Diagnostics Division. McKeever Jr.

Illinois

MyIRSRelief

MAY 22, 2023

Chicago, Illinois is home to numerous businesses and individuals who may face tax-related challenges such as tax audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. The process of resolving tax issues can be overwhelming and stressful for taxpayers, and seeking professional (EA, CPA, Lawyer) tax help can be a wise decision.

payroll tax

CPA Practice

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society offers these tips for speeding up the filing process: Gather all your information first. CPAs, certified public accountants, have your back. CPAs are strategically positioned to help file your tax returns while determining the best ways to maximize your tax credits and deductions.

Illinois

Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Going Concern previously reported on bits of an interview with Ken Bishop , President and CEO of NASBA, published in Journal of Accountancy. Changing the Illinois Public Accountancy Act will not be easy.

cpas

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

John holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oral Roberts University and an Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee, and he has been a certified public accountant since 1989. As a CPA, John has considerable experience in public and private accounting for the technology industry.

Tax

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society reminds taxpayers that CPAs, certified public accountants, can help. CPAs are strategically positioned to help file your tax returns and determine all your eligible deductions and credits. Find an Illinois CPA at www.icpas.org/findacpa.

Tax