CPAs

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs discussed the future of the profession and the impact of modern technology at the first of two gatherings this year.

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have inked a mutual recognition agreement with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Members of the Georgia Society of CPAs gathered at the state capitol in Atlanta last week to lobby lawmakers on behalf of the accounting profession.

American Institute of CPAs president and CEO Barry Melancon talked about the need for CPAs to learn new skills as hiring of accounting graduates has slowed and the CPA licensing model has come under threat in some states.

Five college accounting students received $500 each for their creative entries answering the question, “Why do you want to become a CPA?”

The Connecticut Society of CPAs will honor four "Distinguished Service" professionals and three "Women to Watch" at its inaugural CTCPA Women's Awards Breakfast on Jan. 22.

The Avantax Wealth Management parent views HK Financial as another way of working with CPAs and tax professionals branching into the field.

More than 100 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs met with high school students to talk accounting career paths as part of the state society's CPA Career Awareness program.

The draft model will look to 'address the greatly expanding body of knowledge required of newly licensed CPAs,' according to the two organizations.

The inaugural award from the New Jersey Society of CPAs gifted $750 each to students and professionals to put toward their exam costs.