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April 1, 2025

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.

March 4, 2025

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.

February 24, 2025

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.

February 14, 2025

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.

February 5, 2025

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.

January 1, 2025

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.

December 18, 2024

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.

December 4, 2024

Attracting students to accounting with business valuation courses

Here are some ways faculty members can introduce this specialty to their students.

November 18, 2024

Education program expands to welcome more CPA licensure candidates

The Experience, Learn and Earn program now offers an affordable path to 150 credit hours to a larger group of accounting graduates.

November 8, 2024

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.

October 31, 2024

Reinforcing DEI accountability

Even as the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion remains volatile, the near- and longer-term impacts of DEI on the accounting profession amplify shared accountability.

October 21, 2024

New fellowship honoring Melancon will support doctoral students

Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research (PAR) Fellowship recognizes the legacy of the retiring CEO and will support research in public and management accounting.

October 4, 2024

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.

September 30, 2024

CPA licensure update: Uniform Accountancy Act changes proposed

The AICPA and NASBA seek comments on changes that would allow states to adopt the proposed CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway.

September 27, 2024

New AICPA apprenticeship program expands accounting talent opportunities

The Registered Apprenticeship for Accounting and Finance Associate program pairs employers and entry-level employees. It expands the AICPA’s apprenticeship offerings.

September 24, 2024

CPA Exam update: Core sections to offer more testing windows in 2025

The Core sections of the newly designed CPA Exam were graded quarterly during the testing model’s first year, but 16 grading periods are scheduled for next year.

September 12, 2024

AICPA, NASBA propose a new pathway to CPA licensure

The CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway offers an additional option for CPA candidates. Comments on the proposal are being accepted through Dec. 6.

September 1, 2024

How academia is tackling the accounting talent shortage

Tactics include second-chance test taking, expanded curricula, extra help for at-risk students, and more. Early results are encouraging.

August 13, 2024

AICPA, state CPA societies nominate accounting for STEM designation

A letter asks the Department of Homeland Security to add accounting to its STEM Designated Degree Program List in an effort to bolster talent acquisition.

August 1, 2024

Switching to mastery-based college accounting classes

How do you go from teaching and testing material in a set time to providing students time (and multiple testing opportunities) to gain 100% mastery of the material? Find out in this Academic Update article.

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