Professional development

Forensic accounting, like forensic pathology, is a discipline, if not a calling, for many universities and business schools.

A team representing the University of Las Vegas' Lee Business School won the annual student competition for the third year in a row.

The new program aims to increase the number of candidates and improve Special Enrollment Exam pass rates.

If staff do not grow, then the owners cannot grow.

A roundtable of experts debates what the test means to today's young professionals, and what firms can do about it.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is debuting its learning tool ahead of the first Strategic Professional CBE sessions, to be held in March 2020.

The Institute of Management Accountants is marking its centennial this week during its annual conference and expo in San Diego, California.

AICPA and AAM bestow variety of awards at the Engage conference; HLB International celebrates 50 years with international day of giving; and more CPA news.

Accountants are well-positioned for the future, say the AICPA’s president and CEO and its new chairman.

As the profession transforms, so do the skills and talent needed to serve tomorrow's clients — from those with a license and those without.

AFWA releases 2019 Accounting MOVE Project Report and Best Accounting Firms for Women lists; AICPA graduates 99 minority students from leadership workshop; and more CPA news.

Only 34 percent of CFOs agree there is a succession plan in place for their role, and 81 percent of CFOs report there is no internal successor for them.

Recently installed as CEO of the society, the former AICPA exec has an ambitious agenda.

Ninety-nine minority college students completed the American Institute of CPAs' 25th annual three-day workshop on building professional skills.

The professional education company is providing 80 CPA candidates with more than $270,000 in scholarships to help them prepare for the CPA Exam.

NJCPA and INCPAS members visit Washington to advocate for profession; Marks Paneth opens new Philadelphia office; and more CPA news.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs recognized Jennifer Niece, associate professor at Assumption College, for her contributions to accounting education.

The Institute of Management Accountants is adding some new capabilities to help accountants stay relevant in a rapidly changing field.

The Big Four firm announced that University of Kentucky professor Jeff Payne will be the fourth academic to oversee audit education and research.

The proposed changes include adding adaptive learning for self-study programs.