Professional development

As if marketing an accounting firm wasn’t challenging enough, throw in COVID-19 along with political, social and economic upheaval, and you’ve got a challenge for the ages.

The funds will support the AICPA’s William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship, which helps students earn their Ph.D. in accounting.

Ten high school students across the country will receive $2,000 each to continue their accounting studies into college.

Teaching provides an opportunity to give back by transferring knowledge, sharing experiences and offering a practical outlook to people who either will be starting their careers or are at mid career with a desire to advance further.

Four accounting academics were honored for their teaching and research during the 2020 American Accounting Association meeting.

The American Institute of CPAs granted $764,500 in academic scholarships to 150 students as part of its annual program for future CPAs.

It doesn’t matter so much how smart you are or how well you did in school; the firm still needs to train you and get a feeling for your ability.

Supplied by the Top Five Firm's RSM US Foundation, the donation will deem two professors as "RSM Fellows" to educate and mentor high-potential students.

The provider of payroll, benefits and human resources for small businesses, is rolling out a program for accountants who want to be certified in providing the company’s services to their clients.

The new scholarship will offer four students across two academic years $5,000 each to cover education-related expenses.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy voted to approve the CPA Evolution model, which it has been developing with the American Institute of CPAs, in an effort to require more technology skills from CPAs to pass the Uniform CPA Examination and qualify for state CPA licenses.

The problem for young people starting their careers is there is no one to really guide them and lead them forward.

Three students, as well as their nominating firms, will receive $10,000 each for representing the "next generation of accountants."

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced that 234 U.S. accounting students were selected to receive $10,000 scholarships.

With the switch to remote work, new training methods are needed. Here are some things you can try.

The American Institute of CPAs announced that it is offering education grants to 25 accounting students who have been monetarily impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, the American Institute of CPAs and testing administrator Prometric have launched the Continuous Testing model for U.S. CPA Exam candidates, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, effective July 1, 2020.

Advisable taps advisory teams from around the world who share their insights and experience.

Mindbridge named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer; Mazars USA opens office in Dallas; and more CPA news.

The popular events will be entirely online this year.