Professional development

Women working at small businesses have a higher likelihood of making it into upper management than women at larger employers, new ADP Research shows.

Nearly three-quarters of Master of Accounting programs in the U.S. reported increased application levels in 2024, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council.

Forward-leaning firms are increasingly turning to gamification to make accounting more attractive to young professionals.

One way to stay ahead of changes in the profession is to leverage peer networks for access to expertise, insights, and collaborative opportunities.

State CPA societies are pushing for alternatives to the 150-hour rule as a major step towards addressing the major talent crisis.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission collaborated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners on the program.

Total interest in accounting careers has risen across Hispanic, Asian American Pacific Islander and white students since 2021, while Black students have shown a small decrease in interest.

Presenting CPE programs is satisfying, helps sharpen your knowledge, is great for networking with colleagues, and sometimes there are unintended consequences.

The headache of filing dozens of state or international returns due to the so-called jock tax comes with opportunities to tap into savings, experts say.

Utah Valley University and Intuit are piloting a hands-on education program to attract students to pursue accounting careers.

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram appoints CFO and chief legal officer; TSCPA hosts accounting bootcamp; and more news from across the profession.

The bill, backed by the AICPA, would enable K-12 STEM funding to be used for accounting awareness and education and eventually help with the talent shortage.

Ohio's new law providing an alternative path to a CPA license has taken effect after 90 days and enables out-of-state CPAs to practice in the Buckeye State.

States are looking to add new pathways to CPA licensure, beyond the 150-credit requirement, amid an ongoing labor shortage.

How about an entrepreneurial path that puts you in an environment where you can be strategic and innovative for the good of the firm?

The Iowa Legislature passed a bill creating an additional pathway to CPA licensure.

Legislation providing two pathways to a CPA license unanimously passed both chambers in the Georgia General Assembly and is awaiting the governor's signature.

With technology, automation and AI transforming the accounting and advisory sector, so-called soft skills are more essential than ever for professionals.

The reasons why accounting is a fascinating major go beyond mere security. Within the field, a transformation is underway.