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In response to an ever-changing workplace, and to ensure relevancy for the current generation of test-takers, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is inviting key stakeholders to give their input on the Uniform CPA Examination, shaping the next exam directly via their feedback.

Ridgeland, Miss. accounting firm Horne LLP is fed up - not with a person, pesky law, or another company (thankfully). Rather, the $67 million firm is setting its sights on the formalities of accounting firm culture, going so far as producing a nearly six-minute trailer for "The HORNE Identity: Connect the Dots"; a cinematic take on Horne's anti-traditional views in a rapidly-changing workplace.

Today will mark the opening of Husson University's Ronan Center for Financial Technology on the school's Bangor, Me. campus, made possible by the donations of alumnus Bob Ronan and his wife, Linda.

H&R Block and Liberty Tax have been expanding from traditional tax preparation services into other areas such as bookkeeping as they reach out to service small business clients year-round, giving traditional accountants some extra competition.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has announced the 2014 graduates of its Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop (ASLW) program.

New Mexico State University revealed a $15K accounting scholarship courtesy of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, according to a recent online statement from the school.

Deloitte Analytics has announced a collaborative agreement with the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, under which it will serve a three-year term as an advisory board member for the school's Center for Business Analytics.

American Express is showing off some innovative technologies for tennis fans at the U.S. Open in Queens, N.Y., that might provide some inspiration for financial professionals.

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (CBM) has donated more than $1000 to the Housing Opportunity Community Partners (HOCP) in CBM's first annual School Supplies Drive.

CPA firms need to treat succession planning like Sylvester Stallone’s character, Barney, does in the movie "The Expendables 3."