CPAs

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.

The Experience, Learn & Earn program now allows accounting graduates who are unaffiliated with a participating firm or employer to sign up, as long as they are employed full time.

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

W-2G income; addressing the CPA shortage; qualities of a crypto tax pro; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Instead of completing 150 credit-hours, this pathway would allow candidates with a bachelor's degree to earn their CPA by demonstrating their professional and technical skills.

Illinois CPA Society president and CEO Geoffrey Brown and chair Deborah Rood discussed some of the hot topics in the profession during a recent ICPAS Summit.

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs teamed up with the Indiana Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Society of CPAs and CPA Crossings to highlight the competencies deemed essential for aspiring CFOs.

Accountants are planning their pregnancies to avoid having children during tax and audit busy seasons — and they're not happy about it.