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AICPA Releases Guidance on Changes to State Licensure Requirements

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The document includes background information and a compliance checklist for CPAs to determine the impact on them if a state unilaterally changes its requirements necessary for licensure. We believe upending mobility would be a grave mistake,” said Susan Coffey, AICPA & CIMA’s CEO of public accounting.

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Friday Footnotes: CPA Exam Scares Accounting Majors Away; EY Loses Fees in China | 5.12.23

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Colorado Springs accounting firm to open Denver office [ Denver Business Journal ] Stockman Kast Ryan and Co., Fired: job search or CPA exam? KPMG, PwC and Deloitte got less than 4% each, according to data from the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants analyzed by Bloomberg. Is AI going to replace me? [

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150 Hour Rule: Let’s Keep Arguing About What Color the Drapes Should Be While the House is Burning Down

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Rather, how dueling factions within the profession are fighting for and against keeping it as the only option to CPA licensure. Apparently South Carolina has joined them. Companies, not just CPA firms, are struggling to fill senior accountant roles and jobs for accountants with three to five years of experience.

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AICPA Council Approves 12-Point Plan to Do F*ck All to Solve the Accountant Shortage

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From Journal of Accountancy : The resolution acknowledges the challenges facing the talent pipeline and the need for a “thoughtful strategic process” in the search for solutions while reiterating the Council’s commitment to preserving the mobility of CPA licensees. Alright, what else do they have?

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AICPA News – Dec. 2023

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The survey polled chief executive officers, chief financial officers, controllers and other certified public accountants in U.S. companies who hold executive and senior management accounting roles. For more information, please visit the AICPA’s resource page on protecting CPA mobility.

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AICPA News – Nov. 2023

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AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Herz, CPA, CGMA, FCA, is the recipient of the 2023 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction. Since 1944, it has been bestowed upon CPAs whose influence on the accounting profession has been especially notable.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Big 4 Consulting Salaries; Accounting For Dummies; PwC Boomerangs | 3.27.23

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South Carolina’s comptroller quits after a $3.5 billion accounting error Alright, here are some other headlines for ya. The world’s largest accounting and professional services firms in terms of revenue and workforce, these prestigious firms are renowned for offering high salaries with a generous bonus structure.