Accounting education

Meanwhile, Illinois ushered in its own changes to the exam process, letting candidates sit the test before completing their 150 hours of education.

What can the profession do to attract and retain talent, and encourage broader adoption by younger generations?

While looking for future CPAs, don't forget those who are struggling to pass the exam now.

Accounting's most influential outline how the profession can better attract new talent.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "The profession is having trouble attracting new talent, in general and CPA exam candidates in particular. Why do you think that is?"

Accounting's most influential share whether they would make the same choice to enter the profession today.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "If you were a young person starting your career today, would you pursue the same career? Why or why not?"

Scholarship applications are now open for college students pursuing an accounting degree, taking the CPA exam and becoming educators.

Technology is hugely increasing the sheer amount of knowledge required of a competent accountant — which was already vast to start with.

The program is designed to give students audit experience and accelerate them on the path to CPA licensure.