Professional development

Far too often, accountants get put into a box, and people assume this is a single-path career. But that is far from reality.

The increasing amount of investment from private equity firms in the accounting profession is transforming the ways accountants pursue their careers, according to a new report.

Intuit announced the launch of the new ProAdvisor Academy, an expansion of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program which offers new training, certifications and badges.

Learning should be an ongoing process, not just an annual obligation or an item to tick off during performance evaluations.

The American Institute of CPAs teamed up with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers on a joint report calling attention to the urgent need for accountants in state and local governments.

Plus, TaxPlanIQ announces virtual summit; IRS announces availability of 18 online seminars; and other accounting tech news.

As the pool of eligible talent in the profession continues to shrink, and rougher markets force waves of layoffs, experts weigh in on what changes could turn the tide.

Once AI handles all the boring and unpleasant tasks for accountants, what boring and unpleasant tasks will replace them?

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

After a half-century at his firm, David Politziner says accounting is still all about relationships.

New entrants to the profession face more decisions more often than ever in building their accounting careers. Expert weigh in with their best career advice.

The two organizations proposed a set of changes in the model legislation used in many states to reflect an alternative pathway to CPA licensure based on competency.

The new program will offer an "earn and learn" opportunity to recruit new accounting talent or upskill those in entry-level positions.

Continuing professional education platform LumiQ has received a strategic investment from private equity firm Vertu Capital.

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.

Recent projections showing that we could have a deficit of up to 3.5 million accountants by 2025.

We have it within our power to change the pipeline issue. When will you start?

The accounting profession's labor shortage means relationships between firms and colleges have never been more crucial in recruiting new talent.

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.

This year's selection of outstanding firm leaders fill multiple roles with aplomb