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What is the CPA Exam? A complete guide.

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The exam is just one stepalbeit a highly important oneon the path to becoming a licensed CPA. Its one of the 4 Es of CPA licensure: education, experience, ethics, and examination. CPA Exam format So, whats on the CPA Exam? One thing to keep in mind as an exam candidate is the time window you have to pass the CPA Exam.

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What careers can you pursue with an accounting degree?

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Steady growth : The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that accounting careers will grow 6% from 2023 to 2033 , a faster rate than most careers. Average annual salary (BLS): $93,060 Certified public accountant (CPA) A certified public accountant is a licensed professional who provides a wide range of accounting services.

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SEC taps new chief accountant

Accounting Today

In 2023, he founded Corallium Advisors, which helps businesses with auditing, regulatory compliance, risk management, and initial public offerings. in accounting from James Madison University and is a CPA in Virginia. Acting chief accountant Ryan Wolfe will be returning to his role as chief accountant in the Division of Enforcement.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Prep perps

Accounting Today

CPA Timothy Trifilo has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for making a false statement on a mortgage loan application and for not filing an income tax return. In February 2023, Trifilo sought to obtain a $1.36 From November 2017 to December 2023, Rhew defrauded at least 117 investors of at least $24 million. Washington, D.C.:

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Firms seeing more profits and clients

Accounting Today

Some 85% of firms now offer client advisory services, a big spike from 41% in 2023, indicating a strategic shift toward delivering forward-looking financial guidance that clients increasingly expect. AI adoption is also reshaping the profession, with 80% of firms confident it will positively affect their practice.

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The Right Way to Plan Accounting Compensation w/Dominic Piscopo

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Dominic Piscopo, CPA is known as a compensation guru in the accounting industry. After years of working as an accountant and financial analyst, he founded Big 4 Transparency which has served hundreds of thousands of CPAs by making salary data more visible. Guest Bio Who Is Dominic Piscopo? to 3% year-over-year.

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M&A roundup: Meaden & Moore; Platform Accounting expand

Accounting Today

In 2023, the firm acquired and rebranded several firms in California, including Alpert & King and R.O.A.D Last December, it added Midwest Advisors, formerly known as Philip+Rae & Associates, in Naperville, Illinois, and Crossroads Advisors, formerly Peachin Schwartz + Weingardt, in Indianapolis. in Modesto.