Professional development

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

What can the profession do to attract and retain talent, and encourage broader adoption by younger generations?

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

Learning how to connect with other professionals is an essential skill for accountants.

Recognize success patterns and be accountable to yourself and your team.

Accounting's most influential outline how the profession can better attract new talent.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "The profession is having trouble attracting new talent, in general and CPA exam candidates in particular. Why do you think that is?"

You can get all your credits without spending a dime — even for ethics CPE!

Paul Oliveira will take the helm of the New England-based Top 100 Firm in January.

Much of the money is going toward improving employees' technology and leadership skills.

The proposed revisions to the standards for continuing professional education programs aim to address constant technology changes.

Accounting's most influential share whether they would make the same choice to enter the profession today.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "If you were a young person starting your career today, would you pursue the same career? Why or why not?"

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.

Technology is hugely increasing the sheer amount of knowledge required of a competent accountant — which was already vast to start with.

Do you want to accelerate through your career, be constantly challenged, have lots of mobility, and be paid higher? If so, good for you. Just know you'll probably have to work longer hours.

Plus, Bill completes its acquisition of Finmark; TaxFyle is named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500; and other news in accounting technology.

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

Everyone seems to complain about spreadsheets and their limitations, but despite this, they remain ubiquitous in accounting. Why?