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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.

November 14, 2022

Employers embrace apprenticeship program for finance business partners

AICPA and the U.S. Department of Labor sign the first three companies to a program aimed at addressing talent shortage in accounting and finance.

November 9, 2022

Prepare your students for ESG careers

Firms are looking for CPAs with environmental, social, and governance knowledge and experience.

November 9, 2022

How these students aced the CPA Exam

Sells Award Winners share their best exam prep advice.

October 12, 2022

To enhance learning, mix education and service

Students apply skills learned in class in real-world settings while serving their community.

October 12, 2022

Business games help students build employment skills

Case study games can add excitement to your classes.

September 21, 2022

AICPA apprenticeship program receives grant from Maryland Department of Labor

The first-of-its-kind Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners is set to launch in Maryland.

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4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.