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December 2, 2025

4 reasons why CAS offers a compelling career path

Why educators should help students explore the growing opportunities in client advisory services.

November 24, 2025

AICPA, state CPA societies call for accounting program recognition

A Department of Education proposal does not include accounting in its list of professional degree programs, a designation that helps determine education loan eligibility.

October 27, 2025

The accounting graduate pipeline: Where do things stand?

As public accounting firms continue to report a strong need for new talent, recent declines in accounting graduates are easing, according to the AICPA’s Trends report.

October 20, 2025

STEM designation for accounting has strong support

Nearly three-fourths of adults surveyed said accounting courses should be a part of the science, technology, engineering, and math education program, with a majority in key age groups saying the designation would make students more likely to pursue accounting education opportunities.

September 17, 2025

NASBA, AICPA release proposed revisions to CPE standards

Comments are being accepted through mid-December on changes designed to address emerging learning methods and clarify CPE-awarding mechanisms.

September 2, 2025

Incorporating prompt engineering into the accounting curriculum

It is imperative that accountants learn how to write effective instructions for generative AI applications like ChatGPT.

August 1, 2025

High school outreach to boost the accounting pipeline

Interactive presentations related to the students’ interests increased awareness and interest in the accounting field.

July 23, 2025

Encouraging signs from the new CPA Exam

While it’s early, all indications are that the CPA Evolution-aligned version of the CPA Exam, which debuted in January 2024, is performing in line with expectations.

July 3, 2025

The ELE program is ending – our support for affordability in education remains strong

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants’ CEO–Public Accounting explains the decision to sunset the Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) pilot program at the end of the fall 2025 semester.

June 10, 2025

Top scorers on CPA Exam earn Elijah Watt Sells Award

The AICPA named 11 CPA candidates as recipients of the 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award, which recognizes outstanding performance on the CPA Exam.

June 4, 2025

CPA Evolution and the CPA Exam: Information and insights for accounting academics

This article explains the basics of CPA Evolution, explores how the AICPA determined CPA Exam content, and examines how the debut of the new exam affected candidate participation and performance.

June 2, 2025

Report card: Student interest in accounting shows marked improvement

Buoyed by a spike at two-year institutions, undergraduate enrollment in accounting programs is up 12% from the spring of 2024.

June 1, 2025

How employers can hire the best accounting students

College campuses remain the most fertile ground for finding future accountants. Here are tips for cultivating relationships and landing talent.

May 14, 2025

AICPA, NASBA approve new CPA licensure path

Amendments to the Uniform Accountancy Act add a third pathway to CPA licensure: a bachelor’s degree, two years of professional experience, and passing the CPA Exam.

May 6, 2025

Graduate school applications in accounting enjoy a banner year

Master’s in accounting applications in the United States hit a five-year high. Interest globally is also rising, according to a survey of nearly 300 business schools.

April 30, 2025

Pipeline update: Perceptions of accounting brighten among students

Survey shows that students’ positivity toward accounting as a career choice is on the rise. In the pursuit of talent, that presents an opportunity for the profession tied to successfully connecting with future professionals in multiple ways.

April 17, 2025

The new CPA Exam: Year-one trends and tips for success

Two AICPA experts review a year of change for the new CPA Exam, explain the expanded timeframes, and detail strategies for test-takers in the future. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

April 15, 2025

AICPA backs bill that would add accounting to STEM program

The bipartisan bill would make accounting part of STEM, a federally funded program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

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.

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