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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. If you’re planning a career in the world of accounting or finance, two distinctions have the branding impact and bench strength you need. Invest your time and effort into stacking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) letters behind your name.

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IMA Expands Its Management Accounting Competency Framework

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Jason Bramwell The Institute of Management Accountants recently announced that it was expanding its competency framework for accounting and finance professionals. The expanded competency framework is also scheduled to be discussed during the American Accounting Association’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, Aug.

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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. last quarter.

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How to Turn a Shortage of Accountants Into an Opportunity for Businesses

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) said in its “2023 Trends” report that the percentage of accounting graduates fell 7.8% And according to the Institute of Management Accountants and staffing firm Robert Half, more than 1 in 10 accountants in the U.S.

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AICPA News – July 2025

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Mary Girsch-Bock AICPA News is a collection of recent news briefs from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The survey polls chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers, and other CPAs in U.S. Yoshioka has applied for his CPA licensure in the U.S.

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AICPA & CIMA Launch Global Women to Watch Recognition to Celebrate and Honor Women in the Profession

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The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants are launching a new initiative, the AICPA & CIMA Global Women to Watch recognition, to honor women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and their peers.

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AICPA Names New Fellowship After Barry Melancon

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The Fellowship aims to initially support doctoral students who are undertaking practical research to advance the science of public or management accounting practice. “I Melancon Professional Accounting Research Fellowship will be awarded in 2025. I have been fortunate to spend my career as an advocate for our great profession.