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South Carolina’s Top Accountant to Step Down After $3.5 Billion Error

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I know that your every wish has been, and always will be, prosperity and happiness for the people of South Carolina,” McMaster wrote. Prior to his election as comptroller general, Eckstrom, a certified public accountant, served as state treasurer from 1994 to 1998. They deserve nothing less.”

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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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Amanda Iacone at Bloomberg Tax has written the accounting niche’s 1,735th article about the accountant shortage and this time, as is often the case, the focus is 150 hours. Apparently South Carolina has joined them.

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Friday Footnotes: Fired Accountant Spills the Dirty Laundry; Scandals of Yore; Gen AI For Good | 1.26.24

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His tenure includes positions as Head of London Audit and Tax, Head of People and Client Experience, and most recently, Chief Operating Officer since 2019. There’s a shortage of accountants in the U.S. Gomersall, a seasoned audit partner, has been with Grant Thornton for more than 20 years, serving in various leadership roles.

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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.

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Professionals on the Move – May 17, 2023

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Schneider Downs Expands Strategic and Transaction Advisory Schneider Downs, one of the 60 largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States, recently added a team of five strategic and transaction advisory consultants to the firm’s Consulting and Business Advisory practice. He also earned a J.D.

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AICPA News – June 2023

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The coalition includes the following organizations: AICPA Latino Tax Pros National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. NSBCPA) National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) Padgett Business Services The Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF) H&R Block Prosperity Now.

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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., Despite a nationwide accountant shortage and a challenging labor market, Koenigsman said the firm doesn’t expect to have too much trouble finding talent. Is AI going to replace me? [

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