Accounting education

Students aren't majoring in accounting because they don't have a passion for the subject, and because they perceive barriers in cost and time.

ChatGPT provides an opening for educators to use artificial intelligence to help address the pipeline problem.

This summer, the Big Four firm launched a three-week paid internship focused on introducing high school students to accounting careers.

The Institute of Management Accountants' chair for fiscal year 2024, Richard Brady, is helping the organization as it transitions from its longtime president and CEO, Jeff Thomson, to a new one, Mike DePrisco.

Among other improvements, the financial planning and analysis software company plans to use the money to double its accounting channel team.

On his way to law school, Jimmy Chilimigras broke an eight-year record by becoming the youngest student ever to pass the CPA exam.

Eight college accounting students will receive scholarships through Windham Brannon's endowment fund via the Georgia Society of CPAs Educational Foundation.

ISSB opens office in Beijing; Woodard appoints director of CAAS consulting; and more news from around the profession.

The Virginia Society of CPAs Educational Foundation awarded $61,500 in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral scholarships to 27 accounting college students across the state.

CliftonLarsonAllen welcomed 60 students to 15 of its locations nationwide for the launch of its new internship program, which aims to give the next generation of accountants a glimpse of what the profession entails. 

UHY Advisors debuted its Junior Connect recruitment program, an initiative designed for high school students interested in pursuing an accounting degree and career. 

Forvis awarded $10,000 college scholarships to two accounting students during the National Association of Black Accountants' 2023 National Convention & Expo.

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.