CPA Exam

The accounting profession should weigh the costs and benefits of the additional credit hours, according to Blake Oliver.

The Minnesota Society of CPAs has introduced legislation that would allow young accountants to become CPAs without earning five years of college credit.

Rising demand for accounting staff at all levels faces a major barrier: lessening interest in the profession.

The AICPA released the Q4 CPA exam pass rates for 2022, showing a decrease in pass rates for half of the sections.

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

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

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

Plus a new tool uses AI to fill out tax returns; AvidXchange offers cross-border payments; an E&Y platform helps with upskilling workers; and other updates from the accounting tech world.

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

The New Jersey Society of CPAs announced the winners of its CPA Exam Fee Lottery, who will each get $750.

The Indiana CPA Society outlined three strategies to remove barriers for aspiring CPAs and help them make an impact in the profession, all while navigating a challenging marketplace. 

An official rule change advocated by the Indiana CPA Society will allow aspiring accountants sit for the CPA exam with 120 credit hours, effective November 2. 

Accountants have been leaving corporations and audit firms in record numbers, thanks to low morale and early retirement.

Helping staff pass the exam and get their license is critical for their long-term success — and the firm's.

Fixes will need to be implemented at nearly every stage of a potential accountant's career.

In partnership with Saint Peter's University, the firm is helping aspiring CPAs fulfill their 150-hour requirement through work experience.

Accounting curricula need to better prepare students for the profession's digital age.

Social media is rapidly becoming a crucial source of information on both accounting and the broader world of money, investing and finances.

The proposed changes to the exam structure merit attention, with a shift from the current four exam sections to three "Core" sections.

The AICPA and NASBA are laying the groundwork for a major overhaul, with some content moving to new sections.