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Friday Footnotes: PE-Backed Firm Gets Rid of CPA on Email Signatures?; Big 4 HR Bots; IRS Audits Way Down | 4.11.25

Going Concern

The bill next goes through a certifying process before heading to Iowa Gov. Private Equity According to one of our podcast listeners, CPAs at a Top 100 private equity-owned accounting firm are being told to remove the "CPA" designation from their signatures in emails and even their names on LinkedIn.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA)

CPA Practice

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities in state CPA societies across the U.S. Like other states, Iowa is not immune to the current CPA pipeline issues and finding CPA talent is a top concern for businesses across the state.

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Iowa Society of CPAs Selects Carrie Steffen as New CEO

CPA Practice

The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) announced that Carrie Steffen will become its next CEO, effective May 19.

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Honkamp Merges With Brems Group in Iowa

CPA Practice

Top 200 accounting firm Honkamp merged in Brems Group, a CPA firm with offices in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Iowa, effective Aug. Dubuque, Iowa-based Honkamp said the new locations in Cedar Rapids and Coralville will increase the firm’s ability to provide CPA and business advisory services to even more clients.

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Iowa adds path to CPA licensure

Accounting Today

The Iowa Legislature passed a bill creating an additional pathway to CPA licensure.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

CPA Practice

As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. By Nellie Akalp. Understanding the details of payroll taxes helps you better assist your clients in fulfilling their obligations and maximizing tax efficiency.

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New National Research on CPA Pipeline Challenges Underway

CPA Practice

“The profession is aligning on the approaches necessary to help stem the tide and ultimately reverse the negative CPA talent pipeline trend we’re collectively facing,” says Geoffrey Brown, CAE, ICPAS president and CEO.

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