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May 1, 2016

What will be tested on the next CPA exam

A greater emphasis on testing evaluation and analysis skills beginning in 2017 is designed to keep the Uniform CPA Examination aligned with the skills newly licensed CPAs need in a changing business environment.

May 1, 2016

CPA credential delivers high value

A new analysis shows the earnings premium that accountants who pass the CPA exam receive at small, medium, and large companies.

April 11, 2016

Community colleges are an avenue to licensure

Community colleges have become an attractive option to help students meet the 150-hour licensure requirement.

April 4, 2016

What will be tested on the next CPA exam

The next CPA exam, which will debut in April 2017, will have an increased emphasis on higher-order analysis and evaluation skills, the AICPA announced.

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

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.