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When I walked into my office and saw the October issue of Accounting Today, naming me one of the 2015 MP Elite, I was honestly shocked. I’m honored, grateful, and think it’s really cool. I’ve won many awards for having influence, but this is different because it’s my day job.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently held their first September exam sessions, involving more than 1,850 students who completed their final papers and became closer to fully becoming finance professionals.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted a pair of photos Thursday of him signing a humongous tax return in time to meet the October 15 deadline for tax extensions.

Finance and accounting staffing resource Accounting Principals has released their annual Salary Guide, providing professionals with their most current salaries and job descriptions across the country.

A "working interview" may land you your next hire, according to a recent Accountemps survey. More than one-third (34 percent) of polled CFOS said that having an initially temporary candidate can provide great insight into whether or not they fit into the company culture.

The International Federation of Accountants expressed support for a United Nations agreement on climate change as the U.N. works to reduce carbon emissions.

The AICPA announced their 2015 Leadership Academy graduating class on Thursday. The 37 future leaders of the profession participated in an intensive four-day program in Durham, N.C., which ended last week.

The Bonadio Group's office in Syracuse, NY recently held their "2015 Great Office Chair Race" event this past week. Business teams put on a high speed race on Oct. 5 for charity. The team representing Hospice of Central New York placed 1st and raised $1000 for their efforts.

While recognizing the increasing popularity of the continuing professional education (CPE) format known as “Nano-Learning” - which awards a fraction of a credit through a 10-minute lesson and evaluation - the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) urged CPAs in an Oct. 1 comment letter to not rely on nano courses for the majority of their credits.

The AICPA announced on Wednesday that 15 students transitioning from community colleges to four-year universities have been granted the AICPA Foundation Two Year Transfer Scholarship award. Part of the AICPA’s Legacy Scholars program, the award rewards students attending two-year colleges with a declared intent to major in accounting at a four-year college or university.