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September 13, 2023

Preparing accounting students for professional success

Examining the results of a novel case study and setting the stage for its next iteration.

September 1, 2023

CPA engagement boosts student interest in Exam, public accounting

Practitioner participation in college capstone class teaches relevant workforce skills and increases desire to pursue licensure.

August 7, 2023

Program to ease path to CPA licensure partners with Tulane University

Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement will provide a library of online courses for the first class of accounting graduates completing their 150-credit-hour requirement while earning a paycheck via the AICPA and NASBA’s Experience, Learn & Earn program.

July 12, 2023

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.

June 28, 2023

Mississippi youth passes CPA Exam – at age 15

Jimmy Chilimigras, headed to law school in August, is believed to be the youngest person to ever pass the CPA Exam.

June 14, 2023

The importance of accounting program student trips

Program trips can reignite students’ excitement about the profession.

June 1, 2023

How students view the accounting profession

A survey finds that students form perceptions of the accounting profession early — even before they enter college.

May 10, 2023

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.

April 25, 2023

NASBA approves one-year extension to CPA Exam window

CPA candidates would have 30 months to complete the CPA Exam once they pass the first section, pending adoption of the amendment by state boards of accountancy.

April 13, 2023

Prestige and value: A CPA career coach’s view on education requirements

A CPA who advises candidates on CPA Exam preparation and their careers shares her story and reasons she thinks the 150-hour educational requirement is important.

April 3, 2023

How universities are working to boost the CPA pipeline

Two universities found approaches to attract more students to accounting programs and encourage them to pursue CPA licensure.

March 8, 2023

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.

March 8, 2023

How to increase your students’ digital acumen

Prepare students to make a bigger impact through technology.

February 10, 2023

NASBA upholds 150-hour education requirement for CPA licensure

Board president reaffirms commitment to protecting CPA mobility while continuing efforts to find solutions for talent acquisition issues affecting everyone in the profession.

February 8, 2023

How to avoid, spot, and deal with academic burnout

An academic discusses her experience with this often hidden issue.

February 6, 2023

Talent acquisition: AICPA chair hears student voices, shares strategies

Anoop Natwar Mehta is traveling the country, meeting with the next generation of accounting professionals. Along the way, he’s gained some valuable perspective that can fuel company leaders’ efforts to hire the best and brightest.

January 11, 2023

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.

January 4, 2023

2024 CPA Exam Blueprints released

Updates to the CPA Exam Blueprints introduce flexibility and reflect the changing role and demands of today’s CPAs. Three sections of the Exam will cover Core competency skills, and the candidate can select a Discipline for the fourth section.

December 14, 2022

Not exciting? 4 ways to motivate and engage tax students

Demonstrate the value of tax courses with these tips from experienced faculty.

November 30, 2022

SEC accepting Professional Accounting Fellow applications

The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant is accepting applications for Professional Accounting Fellow positions that will begin in the summer of 2023.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, depression

Randy Crabtree, CPA, suffered two strokes in four days and struggled with his mental health for years before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress. Learn from his insights on how CPAs can avoid professional burnout.