Certifications and licensing

State representatives introduced legislation supported by the Illinois CPA Society to create two more pathways to CPA licensure to ease the pipeline.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.

To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.

The Institute of Management Accountants held its annual conference this week in San Antonio, Texas, where it discussed ways to attract more people to join the profession.

Jeffrey Levine and The American College of Financial Services hope to help more financial advisors branch into the related but historically separate field.

A bill backed by the Minnesota Society of CPAs that would ease the path to a CPA license has moved forward in the Minnesota Senate.

The Institute of Management Accountants is rolling out a new Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate certification that requires no prerequisites like a college degree.

State and local organizations hope to learn what's behind the decline in young people pursuing the CPA.

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.

Google's new AI tool answered some questions about whether it makes more sense to become a CPA or attorney, or even take the exams.

The detectives of accounting earn more than those in other fields of accounting, but the job requires skills that go far beyond financial analysis.

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

The Institute of Internal Auditors wants to make sure members are regularly enhancing their skills and keeping up to date.

The two groups will develop research and thought leadership as well as promote the Certified Management Accountant credential.

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The Chicago-based Top 10 Firm has been named as the first Certified Implementer for the Bloomberg Tax Provision and Bloomberg Tax Fixed Assets solutions.

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A financial certification provides external validation of eligibility and competence.

The institute is allowing candidates for its Certified Management Accountant and Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis exams to take them remotely.

The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have signed a three-year renewal of their existing agreement.