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Academic Update newsletter
CPA Evolution and the CPA Exam: Information and insights for accounting academics
This article explains the basics of CPA Evolution, explores how the AICPA determined CPA Exam content, and examines how the debut of the new exam affected candidate participation and performance.
Attracting students to accounting with business valuation courses
Here are some ways faculty members can introduce this specialty to their students.
How a hands-on project changes students’ minds about auditing
A university community outreach project offers accounting students a real-life audit experience and three local churches a service they otherwise might not be able to afford.
Best way to teach adults? Scenario-based learning
College professors teach young adults, who require a different approach than children. Learn more in this Academic Update feature article.
4 ways to champion sustainability and ethics in accounting curricula
A recent Global Academic Champion Forum hosted by AICPA & CIMA’s Academic and Student Engagement team featured academics discussing the integration of sustainability and ethics into accounting curricula.
Adapting teaching methods for Gen Z learners
Today’s educational landscape demands innovative approaches to engage Gen Z learners, who are inherently comfortable with digital environments.
Creating a not-for-profit accounting course
A practitioner-turned-professor explains what’s wrong with not-for-profit accounting education and what she did to fix it.
Preparing accounting students for a career in CPA financial planning
Personal financial planning skills are in the spotlight as PFP questions make their debut on the updated CPA Exam
Expand the accounting pipeline with a mentorship circle
Innovative program enlists peers and professionals to guide students toward accounting degrees and CPA licensure.
Meeting Luca at the Louvre
On a summer trip to Paris, a college lecturer was waiting in line to see the Mona Lisa when a painting in the distance caught her eye. When she went for a closer look, she made a discovery rich in accounting history. She tells her tale in this article for the AICPA & CIMA’s Academic Update newsletter.
Preparing accounting students for professional success
Examining the results of a novel case study and setting the stage for its next iteration.
Update on the AICPA Pipeline Acceleration Plan
The AICPA continues to work on the Pipeline Acceleration Plan, a set of initiatives aimed at addressing root causes of the declining number of students becoming licensed CPAs.
The importance of accounting program student trips
Program trips can reignite students’ excitement about the profession.
How to handle AI chatbots in the classroom
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT are very popular among students. Here’s how some professors are handling them.
How to increase your students’ digital acumen
Prepare students to make a bigger impact through technology.
Insights on improving management accounting education
Educators shared strategies at a recent AICPA CGMA teaching symposium to attract students to the profession and to prepare them for a career in management accounting.
How to avoid, spot, and deal with academic burnout
An academic discusses her experience with this often hidden issue.
How COVID-19 changed the way we teach
The COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges and universities to embrace the digital age. Accounting faculty members reflect on adapting to the changes, both positive and negative.
Not exciting? 4 ways to motivate and engage tax students
Demonstrate the value of tax courses with these tips from experienced faculty.
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