How modern CPA firms are leaving the old partnership model behind
Accounting Today
JULY 24, 2024
The CPA industry is undergoing profound change, reshaping the landscape of professional services.
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A CPA's day in Tax Court
Accounting Today
MAY 7, 2024
For CPAs who aspire to practice in Tax Court, the ability to review a case that has been litigated by a fellow CPA is a useful educational tool.
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Art of Accounting: Memoirs of a CPA
Accounting Today
MAY 13, 2024
The book tells the story of how Ed Mendowitz became a CPA, built his practice and shares many successes and some disappointments.
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State CPA societies offer AI ethics course
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Virginia Society of CPAs is partnering with 10 other state CPA groups to offer a course on artificial intelligence and where it fits in with accounting ethics.
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Path to Becoming a CFO: David Goulden, CFO at Booking Holdings
Speaker: David Goulden, CFO at Booking Holdings, and Jeff Epstein, Veteran Tech CFO
His path to CFO is not the typical story of CPA/accountant or investment banker that we normally see. David has operated in multiple international roles, both directly and indirectly involved in finance. earlier in his career, David has multinational, and multidisciplinary, insights to draw from.
Legislation advances in Minnesota to relax 150-hour CPA requirement
Accounting Today
MARCH 8, 2024
A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.
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Which generative AI model did best on the CPA exam?
Accounting Today
APRIL 25, 2024
A recent experiment tested different generative AI models against each other on the CPA Exam and found they each have their own strengths and weaknesses.
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Illinois CPA Society hosts 41 internship prep scholars
Accounting Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Illinois CPA Society and its affiliated CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois recognized the 12th and largest group of young people to date to complete its Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program.
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Taking advantage of the shrinking middle tier of CPA firms
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The bevy of CPA firm M&A in recent years has changed the size and composition of firms in the market.
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Illinois CPA Society presents 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
Accounting Today
JULY 5, 2023
The Illinois CPA Society presented wealth strategist Daniel Rahill III with its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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How to Become a CPA (A Comprehensive Guide)
Intuit
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Table of Contents What is a CPA? What does a CPA do? What is a CPA License? How to Become a CPA? CPA Requirements by States Available Career Opportunities at Intuit for CPA Entry-Level CPA Jobs Are you ready for an exciting new career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? What is a CPA?
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The Ultimate Guide to CPA Jobs: Everything You Need to Know
Intuit
JANUARY 19, 2024
Table of Contents What Is a CPA? CPA Jobs and Specializations CPA Job Description How to Become a CPA CPA Job Outlook CPA Job Salaries Remote CPA Jobs Freelance CPA Jobs Available Jobs for CPAs at Intuit Entry-Level CPA Jobs What is a Certified Public Accountant’s job?
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How to successfully adopt after-action reviews as a CPA
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Every service-based company — especially a CPA firm — needs to find a way to make after-action reviews a standard practice.
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How to revitalize a CPA firm while the business model stagnates
Accounting Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Have you ever looked at the websites of the top five CPA firms in your market and observed what similar services they provide?
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15-year old is the youngest to pass CPA exam
Accounting Today
JULY 11, 2023
On his way to law school, Jimmy Chilimigras broke an eight-year record by becoming the youngest student ever to pass the CPA exam.
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CPA services aren't keeping up with changing times
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The business model of a CPA firm has shifted, and many firms are still not acknowledging that.
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Revitalize the CPA firm business model
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Have you ever looked at the websites of the top five CPA firms in your market and observed what similar services they provide?
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Illinois CPA Society holds summit to discuss latest accounting issues
Accounting Today
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Illinois CPA Society is hosting its annual conference this week featuring 44 educational sessions and four keynote presentations, including a session on the state of the CPA profession.
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Independent CPA requirements can be a costly risk for tenants
Accounting Today
MARCH 15, 2024
By requiring tenants to retain an independent CPA firm to perform a similar review of the same data, the landlord is all but controlling the outcome.
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Is the profession damaging its own pipeline?
Accounting Today
MAY 17, 2024
The Illinois CPA Society's "Re-Decoding the Decline" report shows that time is the top barrier to CPA licensure, not the 150 credit-hour rule.
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Growth challenges for CPA firms
Accounting Today
JUNE 13, 2024
These eight hurdles stand between you and a thriving accounting practice — and they can all be overcome.
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AICPA sees threat to CPA state mobility
Accounting Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The American Institute of CPAs provided information for U.S. accounting professionals on the potential impact on their out-of-state engagements if some of the pending legislation in some states on licensure requirements is enacted.
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Hollywood Accounting: A CPA's Journey Into Entertainment
Blake Oliver
MARCH 8, 2024
Blake’s conversation with Kendale King, CPA, gives an insider’s view into the intriguing world of entertainment finance. Appreciate his vision to directly integrate CPA abilities into AI applications. Appreciate his vision to directly integrate CPA abilities into AI applications. 49:12) - How Did You Get Invovled with FASB? (55:35)
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PCAOB permanently bars CPA firm
Accounting Today
AUGUST 18, 2023
It also imposed $150,000 in fines, for failures of independence and professional skepticism, and for not cooperating with a board investigation.
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CPA business executives improve their outlook on economy
Accounting Today
AUGUST 31, 2023
CPAs who are also top executives at their companies are feeling a little more upbeat about the U.S. economy as recession fears fade, according to a new survey.
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CPA firm profits and revenues jumped last year
Accounting Today
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The median growth rate hit 9.1% in net revenue in fiscal year 2022, according to a new survey, over double the 4.2% growth rate of fiscal year 2020.
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CNA to provide CPA firms with BOI coverage
Accounting Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The AICPA's professional liability insurer will cover client services related to the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting requirement.
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The new CPA exam points to the future for the profession
Accounting Today
MAY 24, 2024
Accounting needs to evolve in order to face a new reality.
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CPA pipeline problems: Insights from a state society CEO
Blake Oliver
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
How firms, educators, and licensing bodies respond may determine the future makeup of the CPA workforce. This issue represents a crucial challenge for the accounting profession in the years ahead. You can read the full article for more details. Permalink
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Streamlining Talent Acquisition for Small CPA & Bookkeeping Firms: Includes Checklist
The Successful Bookkeeper
OCTOBER 4, 2023
For small CPA and bookkeeping firms with fewer than five employees, the decision to outsource can be transformative. It offers access to specialised skills, cost savings, and scalability during peak seasons. However, a significant concern that often lingers is, "How can I quickly onboard the right Outsource resources?".
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Navigating the Identity Crisis in the CPA Profession
Earmark Accounting Podcast
APRIL 22, 2024
The CPA profession faces an identity crisis, with challenges in the candidate pipeline, non-attest services' role, and CPE's effectiveness. This webinar explores the impact of the fifth-year requirement, the value of consulting services, the need for engaging CPE, and the use of the CPA designation in non-traditional roles.
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7 Accounting Firm Acquisitions in Nine Years w/ Cory Gayman, CPA
Jetpack Workflow
JULY 18, 2024
Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello welcomes Cory Gayman, CPA , the CEO/CFO/Founder of JCG Tax & Advisory Firm. The post 7 Accounting Firm Acquisitions in Nine Years w/ Cory Gayman, CPA appeared first on Jetpack Workflow. Tune in for valuable tips from a firm owner in the trenches.
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Accounting Today
JUNE 25, 2024
Collecting payments is essential for business operations, but it's often not a top priority for business owners who are juggling numerous other tasks and demands daily.
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How to Survive Public Accounting and the CPA Exam
Cloud Accounting Podcast
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
CPA Exam prep rockstars Peter Olinto and Roger Philipp join Blake and David to discuss the evolution of the CPA Exam over time, the importance of making studying entertaining, and challenges facing the accounting profession like public accounting burnout. 05:12) - Do you have any nightmare CPA exam stories? (10:39)
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Rethinking the CPA 150-hour requirement: There must be a change
Blake Oliver
JUNE 16, 2023
If we want a robust, dynamic, and inclusive accounting profession, we need to remove costly and unnecessary barriers to becoming a CPA. In my latest article on the Firm of the Future blog, I delve into the challenges associated with the CPA 150-hour education requirement. Permalink
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Joshua Lance, CPA: A Humble, Thoughtful Leader
Cloud Accounting Podcast
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Today, we are honoring the life of Joshua Lance, CPA, founder of Lance CPA Group, who passed away in October at the age of 40 after a battle with cancer. To commemorate Josh's life, we are playing a eulogy delivered by Kenji Kuramoto at Josh's memorial service this past weekend.
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Top 5 Outsourced Bookkeeping Companies for CPA Firms to Streamline Your CPA Practice
CapActix
JULY 17, 2023
This has uplifted the market of CPAs and somewhere, it has also increased the workload on businesses offering CPA services in the USA and worldwide. All this has started increasing pressure on companies offering CPA services to local businesses. For example, during tax season, the workload on CPA firms increases like anything.
Certified public accountant (CPA) definition
Accounting Tools
JANUARY 30, 2024
A certified public accountant is an accountant who has passed all parts of the CPA examination, as administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , and who has completed all additional work and educational requirements of their local state accounting regulatory agency. How to Become a CPA
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CPA Worries Clients’ Data Disclosure In Offshoring Tax Services: Should They Worry?
CapActix
MARCH 29, 2023
Because violating section 7216 and its regulations is a federal criminal, CPAs should become familiar with these laws. When offshoring services, CPA tax preparation firms are often concerned with sharing client data overseas. It allows CPA firms to assure their clients of protected data and no safety breaches.
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Founder Files: The reluctant entrepreneur
Accounting Today
JULY 10, 2024
Orumé Hays, founder of Hays CPA, wanted to make sure her future was never in someone else's hands.
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The Young CPA Perspective on the Talent Shortage
Earmark Accounting Podcast
DECEMBER 18, 2023
(42:34) - How Hannah and Joey each got their 30 extra semester hours for CPA licensure (49:28) - Is the old promise of the accounting dream gone? (56:12) 42:34) - How Hannah and Joey each got their 30 extra semester hours for CPA licensure (49:28) - Is the old promise of the accounting dream gone? (56:12)
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Developing a CPA firm AI policy
Accounting Today
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The sooner you take an active approach to artificial intelligence, the less overwhelmed you'll feel about it.
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Overcoming the Top 5 Challenges Faced by CPA Firms
Analytix Finance & Accounting
JULY 18, 2023
CPA firms play a critical role in today’s complex financial landscape. However, operating a successful CPA firm comes with its fair share of challenges. From constantly changing regulatory requirements to fierce competition, CPA firms often face obstacles that can hinder their growth and profitability.
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Building a Modern CPA Firm: A Revolutionary Approach with Alan Whitman
Earmark Accounting Podcast
JUNE 3, 2024
Using his invaluable experience as a CEO for nearly 8 years, Alan will share novel insights on transforming traditional CPA firms into modern, sustainable, and innovative powerhouses. It's time to BREAK THE MOLD (TM) and lead the transition toward the future of professional services and the CPA industry.
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