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Another L For 150 Hours: Illinois Might Have Two New CPA Pathways Soon

Going Concern

Hot off Ohio’s governor signing into law a bill that introduces a bachelor’s only pathway to CPA licensure in that state , a pair of Illinois representatives have introduced a bill that would do the same for aspiring CPAs in their state. And the Illinois CPA Society is cheering it on.

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Professionals on the Move – Nov. 2024

CPA Practice

RJI CPAs Welcomes Max Lewandowski as Audit Partner RJI CPAs recently announced that Max Lewandowski has joined the firm as an Audit Partner, effective October 9, 2024. His deep expertise in auditing public and private entities will play a pivotal role in expanding RJI CPAs’ audit and advisory services.

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On the move: HCVT hired CAS co-leader

Accounting Today

CANADA CPA Canada and FP Canada, Toronto, signed a new memorandum of understanding to enhance collaboration between the accounting and financial planning professions, offering professional accountants who are part of CPA Canada opportunities to enhance their credentials, along with improved access to FP Canada courses and conferences.

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On the move: RRBB adds partner

Accounting Today

INDIANA The Indiana CPA Society announced its board of directors for 2025–26; on the executive committee: chair Lisa Tressler, partner, RBSK Partners PC; chair-elect Corbin Miller, partner, Insight Accounting Group; vice chairs: Colby Chamberlin, manager, Pile CPAs; E.

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On the move: KPMG elects next Americas chair

Accounting Today

FLORIDA The Florida Institute of CPAs announced its annual Women to Watch Awards on June 12 during its MEGA 2025 event, presenting the Experienced Leader award to Kristen Brand, office managing partner of Baker Tilly in Tampa, and Emerging Leader honor to Alex Welsh, senior manager of service delivery operations at A-LIGN. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Friday Footnotes: Is AI Actually Improving Audits?; Activists Try to Save Direct File | 7.18.25

Going Concern

Missouri auditor says treasurer put $35 million into wrong state fund [ Missouri Independent ] Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek improperly deposited almost $35 million in interest on a fund for improving Interstate 70 instead of putting it in the general revenue fund, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said in a report issued Tuesday.

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Senate Republicans plan major revisions to Trump tax bill

Accounting Today

Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Jim Justice of West Virginia have said they oppose these changes. By Paige Hagy June 9 Technology XcelLabs launches to help accountants use AI Jody Padar and Katie Tolin debuted a training and technology platform, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs and CPA Crossings.

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