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Ohio to the AICPA: Suck It, Losers

Going Concern

The Ohio Society of CPAs announced yesterday that their state is leading the way in alternative pathways to CPA licensure, officially. Here’s what they said: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 238 into law on Jan. Effective in 90 days, qualified CPAs from out of state can work in Ohio. ” The meme is true!

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

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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. They should be, they helped it come together.

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Special Report: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Blue & Co. Merges in Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz

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is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 500 people in now 11 offices across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. “We are excited to see what the future holds as we embark on this new journey together.” Founded in 1970, Blue & Co. Blue & Co.’s

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A strategic reset in federal financial auditing

Accounting Today

In addition to the new audit format, OMB is launching a four-part agenda to improve the effectiveness of federal audits: Auditing the auditors : OMB will review the roles and value of auditors — including public accountants, inspectors general and agency CFOs — to ensure audits align with risk and mission outcomes.

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Armanino Adds Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions

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The accounting firm said the investment supports its strategic growth into additional markets, improves the firm’s technology infrastructure, and provides additional resources. Armanino’s last M&A deal was in May when it acquired Cooper Savas , a full-service public accounting firm based in Salt Lake City.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: Consultants Probably Won’t Be Cleaning Up Due to Trump’s Hiring Freeze; Where Are We At With 150 and Mobility? | 1.21.25

Going Concern

Relevant recent article (I just really like this headline ok): Ohio to the AICPA: Suck It, Losers A Tennessee accountant behaved badly : A Franklin Certified Public Accountant, has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering and tax fraud in a federal court.