Sean McCabe

The American Institute of CPAs recognized four current professionals interested in becoming accounting professors by providing $20K stipends to support their Ph.D educations.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants saw more than 92,000 students sit for the exam worldwide, despite the limitations of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The state society is accepting applications for a program aimed at local, underrepresented minority high school students pursuing accounting and business careers.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs awarded 36 college students and 13 high school students one-year scholarships based on academic performance and their intention to pursue accounting careers.

The annual award recognizes the top Uniform CPA Exam test-takers in the state, including the top three scores overall.

The Top Five Firm released its inaugural report on firm diversity, equity and inclusion, detailing its own numbers and setting goals for the future.

The client engagement solution provider's annual list recognizes professionals who are driving "advocacy, change and community."

The 2021 Q1 AICPA Economic Outlook Survey found that while the vast majority of accounting businesses plan no reduction in their office space over the next year, a growing number said they would reduce their space by at least 10 percent as a result of the pandemic.

Published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, "Leading Inclusion: Simple Steps and Significant Leaps" details the successful journeys of women finance professionals globally.

Prominent accounting organizations released statements condemning violence against Asian-Americans following Atlanta shootings.

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz announces two annual initiatives for minority students; and Test Prep Insight opens its $1,000 student scholarship.

The "Accounting Program Curriculum Gap Analysis Report," from the American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, found that college programs must focus more extensively on areas such as predictive analytics and cybersecurity ahead of the 2024 CPA Exam.

The Big Four firm's "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 2020 KPMG U.S. Transparency Report" reviews its current diversity, equity and inclusion statistics and maps out its ambitious "Accelerate 2025" initiative.

The new venture enables CPA firms to help small-business owners secure employer-based tax help.

The state society recognized Dr. Marina Ruseva and Michelle Avila for their contributions to accounting education over the last year.

The American Institute of CPAs opened registration for its 2021 Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop, to be held Oct. 13-15, 2021, in New Orleans.

The Association of International CPAs has shared a number of tips for firms to better support and advance female professionals.

The Columbus, Ohio-based university will develop online training courses for CPAs throughout the state.

As more firms recruit remotely and beyond their geographic borders, some new hires may never need to come into the office again.

FICPA's Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion, launched last September, announced a number of initiatives this year to advance equitable treatment in its member firms.