Accounting education

The 150-hour isn't going to go away — but there are other ways to help students pursue a career in accounting.

The profession needs to refresh people's understanding of the many benefits of studying and practicing accounting.

The institute is holding its annual conference this week in Minneapolis as the organization showcased ways to bring the accounting profession to a wider array of people.

PICPA is working to enable students to continue their education, begin working, and pass the CPA exam without skirting the 150-credit requirement.

The AICPA announced the 50 winners of the Elijah Watt Sells award, which recognizes top performers for the CPA exam.

The AICPA Foundation is offering more than $75,000 in scholarships for CPA exam candidates and accounting students. 

Career reflections from a history major turned CPA.

The society launched the Amy A. Pitter Presidential Scholarship, to honor the legacy of its president and CEO, who will retire on December 31. 

The American Institute of CPAs sent its members to visit lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for various bills.

The American Institute of CPAs' governing council endorsed a plan to accelerate the number of young accountants entering the accounting profession.