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High school outreach to boost the accounting pipeline
Interactive presentations related to the students’ interests increased awareness and interest in the accounting field.
Encouraging signs from the new CPA Exam
While it’s early, all indications are that the CPA Evolution-aligned version of the CPA Exam, which debuted in January 2024, is performing in line with expectations.
The ELE program is ending – our support for affordability in education remains strong
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants’ CEO–Public Accounting explains the decision to sunset the Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) pilot program at the end of the fall 2025 semester.
Top scorers on CPA Exam earn Elijah Watt Sells Award
The AICPA named 11 CPA candidates as recipients of the 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award, which recognizes outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.
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.
Report card: Student interest in accounting shows marked improvement
Buoyed by a spike at two-year institutions, undergraduate enrollment in accounting programs is up 12% from the spring of 2024.
How employers can hire the best accounting students
College campuses remain the most fertile ground for finding future accountants. Here are tips for cultivating relationships and landing talent.
AICPA, NASBA approve new CPA licensure path
Amendments to the Uniform Accountancy Act add a third pathway to CPA licensure: a bachelor’s degree, two years of professional experience, and passing the CPA Exam.
Graduate school applications in accounting enjoy a banner year
Master’s in accounting applications in the United States hit a five-year high. Interest globally is also rising, according to a survey of nearly 300 business schools.
Pipeline update: Perceptions of accounting brighten among students
Survey shows that students’ positivity toward accounting as a career choice is on the rise. In the pursuit of talent, that presents an opportunity for the profession tied to successfully connecting with future professionals in multiple ways.
The new CPA Exam: Year-one trends and tips for success
Two AICPA experts review a year of change for the new CPA Exam, explain the expanded timeframes, and detail strategies for test-takers in the future. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
AICPA backs bill that would add accounting to STEM program
The bipartisan bill would make accounting part of STEM, a federally funded program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Retaining nontraditional accounting students
Discover how a one-day University of Memphis program empowers nontraditional accounting students to stick with their major and embark on accounting careers.
Proposed model law changes support a new path to CPA licensure
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy are seeking comments for the next 60 days on an additional CPA pathway and changes to the practice mobility model.
Pathway to 150 hours enters year 2 with positive reviews
The AICPA and NASBA launched the Experience, Learn and Earn program, offered through Tulane University, to provide a simple, cost-effective pathway to 150 credit hours.
AICPA, NASBA propose additional path to CPA licensure, individual mobility
Proposed Uniform Accountancy Act changes would support a path featuring a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, as well as a mobility model necessary to protect the ability of a CPA to practice in multiple states.
Report: Undergraduate enrollment in accounting on the rise
The fall semester saw a 12% increase in accounting enrollment from the previous year to the highest figure observed by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center in four years.
Using podcasting to attract accounting talent
Two Boise State University accounting professors created a podcast series to attract new talent by taking students on professional journeys.
Review confirms effectiveness of Private Company Council
The Financial Accounting Foundation’s review of the council, which works with FASB to support the interests of private companies in the standard-setting process, concluded that the council is serving its purpose.
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