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March 1, 2016

Students test management accounting skills in annual competition

Students from the University of Kansas won first place in the 2015 AICPA Accounting Competition, earning them a $5,000 award for their school.

March 1, 2016

Scholarship recognizes graduate students on nontraditional paths to CPA licensure

Five outstanding students received the 2015-2016 AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship Award.

March 1, 2016

Transitioning into academia: A new pathway for practitioners

Practitioners who are interested in teaching accounting now have an easier pathway to academia: flexible doctoral programs that enable them to earn doctorates while working and earning a salary.

March 1, 2016

My pathway from practitioner to professor

A professor shares her story of moving from practice to academia and sheds light on the challenges and rewards of this career path.

March 1, 2016

Educators recognized for innovative curricula

The 2015 Effective Learning Strategies Awards, which recognize accounting curricula, are given each year to educators who demonstrate innovative teaching practices and curricula in one of three educational levels: introductory, upper level, and graduate.

February 2, 2016

Proposal aims for uniformity in CPE credit increments

CPAs would be able to earn continuing professional education credits in increments of one-fifth, one-half, or whole credits for all instructional delivery methods except nano-learning under an amended proposal issued Monday.

February 1, 2016

‘Why are you not a CPA?’

An accounting professor went on sabbatical and took the CPA exam, learning valuable lessons that he is using to help students in the classroom.

December 1, 2015

Minority Doctoral Fellowship awards aim to foster diversity in higher education

As part of its effort to help increase the number of CPAs from diverse backgrounds teaching and serving as role models at the college and university level, the AICPA awarded 22 scholars with the Minority Doctoral Fellowship.

December 1, 2015

AICPA/Accountemps Scholarship recognizes academic excellence and leadership skills

Four students received the 2015—2016 AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship, which is given annually to undergraduate and graduate-level accounting students who plan to pursue their CPA license.

November 1, 2015

Professor recognized for achievement in accounting education

Mark W. Dirsmith, CPA, Ph.D., received the 2015 AICPA Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award.

October 20, 2015

AICPA taking multipronged approach to lead candidates into the CPA pipeline

The AICPA’s multipronged approach to leading top candidates on the path to CPA includes a new high school accounting game, campus initiatives, mobile-friendly websites, and numerous other efforts.

October 19, 2015

CPA exam evolving to reflect shift in skills requirements

Changes in the nature of the work performed by newly licensed CPAs have led to proposed changes to the content of the Uniform CPA Examination.

October 1, 2015

New direction for CPA exam

Changes proposed by the AICPA would enable testing of higher-order skills that newly licensed CPAs use in their work.

September 21, 2015

Memories of the CPA exam

The CPA exam is more than just a test; it’s also a rite of passage for the profession.

September 1, 2015

Changes proposed for CPA exam would enhance higher-order skills testing

The AICPA has proposed changes to the Uniform CPA Examination that are designed to enhance testing of higher-order skills.

August 1, 2015

CPA exam changes are under evaluation

AICPA Board of Examiners is supporting increased testing of higher-order skills.

August 1, 2015

Kess Award honors excellence in tax and financial planning continuing education

Julie A. Welch received the 2015 Sidney Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education.

July 1, 2015

Proposed CPE standards update would permit new modes of learning

Revisions would allow continuing professional education credit for nano-learning and blended learning.

July 1, 2015

Belicia Cespedes: A CPA at 17

Discipline and determination pay off for California teenager Belicia Cespedes.

June 4, 2015

Uniform CPA Examination may be changed as a result of feedback

After considering public comment, the AICPA Board of Examiners is reviewing plans to have the Uniform CPA Examination increase the assessment of higher-order skills.

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