article thumbnail

AICPA, NASBA propose competency-based path to CPA

Accounting Today

Instead of completing 150 credit-hours, this pathway would allow candidates with a bachelor's degree to earn their CPA by demonstrating their professional and technical skills.

CPA 311
article thumbnail

CPA business execs more pessimistic about economy

Accounting Today

Only about a quarter of CPA business executives expressed optimism about the prospects for the U.S. economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a third last quarter, according to a new survey.

CPA 300
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

State CPA societies spotlight top skills for CFOs

Accounting Today

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs teamed up with the Indiana Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Society of CPAs and CPA Crossings to highlight the competencies deemed essential for aspiring CFOs.

CPA 278
article thumbnail

MBA edges out CPA for CFO candidates

Accounting Today

The CPA certification is the third-most valued credential for CFO roles, according to a report by the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs.

CPA 316
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

A CPA's day in Tax Court

Accounting Today

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.

CPA 306
article thumbnail

Caseware and CPA Club partner on quality management solutions

Accounting Today

Caseware and CPA Club announced a new collaboration that will combine each of their resources to facilitate the implementation and use of quality management solutions for firms.

CPA 220