Sean McCabe

The Marcum Foundation, the charity division of Marcum LLP, announced on Wednesday that they have raised $242,841.95 in charitable donations between June 1, 2015, and May 31, 2016. This marks the first full year of donations for the Foundation.

Siena College in Albany, N.Y. announced a new accounting program for bachelor's and master's students this week, dubbed the "3+1" program. Participating students will now be able to achieve bachelor's and master's degrees in four years' time, as opposed to the more standard five-year period.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants' (VSCPA) announced this week that hundreds of CPAs and volunteers across Virginia will participate in the Society's CPA Day of Service this upcoming Friday, Sept. 23.

Professional services firm CliftonLarsonAllen's CLA Foundation recently completed their second grant cycle last month, awarding $300,000 to 17 organizations across the country that share its mission of "promot[ing] and support[ing] diverse individuals and organizations by connecting networks, advancing work readiness, and creating career opportunities."

CPA Practice Advisor recently announced the honorees of their 2016 "40 Under 40 Awards," an annual program that looks to recognize and honor young leaders shaping the accounting and tax profession. Amongst those chosen this year was Caleb Jenkins, 22, of RLJ Financial Services, who is now the youngest person to be honored by the program.

The New York State Society of CPAs announced this week that James Bowers, Syracuse-based CPA and NYSSCPA member, has been awarded the 2016 Urbach CPA Community Builders Award in honor of working with multiple nonprofits throughout his career.

CPA.com announced this week that Caitlin Lacher and Rachael Higginbotham, both representing Louisiana accounting and business advisory firm Postlethwaite & Netterville, have been named winners of the Innovative Practitioners 2016 Award.

Top 100 firm accounting, tax, and business consulting firm Citrin Cooperman announced on Wednesday the pilot of a new program, dubbed the Citrin Cooperman Business Alliance.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) announced this week the launch of LEAD (Learn, Engage, Advocate, Drive), a new initiative looking give professionals the proper resources to develop into future leaders.

According to a 2011 Charles Schwab study, some 86 percent of teens claimed they want to learn money management in class before making a mistake in the real world. In response to this, H&R Block Budget Challenge will once again be rolling out sessions beginning Sept. 8 in high schools across the country.