The practice of accounting is increasingly tied to technology, and that’s one reason the AICPA is advocating for accounting to be recognized federally as a STEM education field. Learn more in this podcast episode or written Q&A.
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What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent
With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.
The importance of targeting talent early, enthusiastically
A profession leader working on solutions to strengthen the accounting talent pool explains why she’s passionate about the pipeline and the importance of working together in this Q&A.
Preparing accounting students for a career in CPA financial planning
Personal financial planning skills are in the spotlight as PFP questions make their debut on the updated CPA Exam
AICPA, NASBA approve revisions to CPE standards
The AICPA and NASBA approved revisions to The Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs, as well as the NASBA Fields of Study document.
Expand the accounting pipeline with a mentorship circle
Innovative program enlists peers and professionals to guide students toward accounting degrees and CPA licensure.
Apprenticeship program tops 100 participants in inaugural year
Seventeen employers in 15 industries are taking advantage of the talent acquisition opportunities offered by the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners.
Meeting Luca at the Louvre
On a summer trip to Paris, a college lecturer was waiting in line to see the Mona Lisa when a painting in the distance caught her eye. When she went for a closer look, she made a discovery rich in accounting history. She tells her tale in this article for the AICPA & CIMA’s Academic Update newsletter.
Pool of accounting graduates shrinks, AICPA report finds
The AICPA 2023 Trends report shows a significant decrease in accounting graduates, but university accounting departments foresee an increase in enrollment. That, combined with a projected increase in the general student population, presents an opportunity for the profession.
AICPA backs legislation to add accounting to STEM education
The recently introduced bills would increase awareness of accounting at an earlier age through the use of federal funding “to promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach accounting.”
Preparing accounting students for professional success
Examining the results of a novel case study and setting the stage for its next iteration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The importance of accounting program student trips
Program trips can reignite students’ excitement about the profession.
How students view the accounting profession
A survey finds that students form perceptions of the accounting profession early — even before they enter college.
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.
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.
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.
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