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Armanino and its Armanino Foundation also announced $50K in donations to various nonprofits to mark the firm's 50th anniversary.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs' “Is Accounting for Me?” conferences presented more than 150 local students with interactive workshops and discussions on accounting career paths.

More than 100 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs met with high school students to talk accounting career paths as part of the state society's CPA Career Awareness program.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy's annual CPA Exam report found that 85,855 candidates in all sat for the 2018 exam, with an average pass rate of 51.9 percent.

The American Institute of CPAs' practice analysis on the exam found that newly licensed CPAs must have a greater understanding of data analytics and technology.

Sax LLP raises more than $106K through its annual charity run; Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander helps the YMCA of Central Maryland; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

At the annual gathering of female professionals in San Diego, attendees are still striving for more female representation in the accounting profession.

The state CPA society is urging its member to share knowledge and connect with one another online and elsewhere.

The Rhode Island Society of CPAs' free program will offer local students the opportunity to bolster their soft skills.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs donates over 6,600 lbs. of food; Grant Thornton names Sneakers for Soldiers to its Purple Paladin program; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

More than $650K in funds will be available for college accounting students.

The draft model will look to 'address the greatly expanding body of knowledge required of newly licensed CPAs,' according to the two organizations.

Ernst & Young U.S. aims to introduce more female students to science, technology, engineering and math careers through its gamified learning platform.

Dixon Hughes Goodman gives $48K to the Alzheimer's Association; Mazars USA announces its 2020 Giving Theme; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

The National Conference of CPA Practitioners gave Karen Giunta and Sandy Zinman its lifetime achievement honor, which recognizes members who are "contributors, advocates, and selfless volunteers" for the organization.

The New York State Society of CPAs is accepting nominations for its inaugural award through Feb. 14, 2020.

The annual program invites minority college accounting students pursuing CPA licensure to network and bolster their skills in New Orleans.

Javier Goldin, an early proponent of virtual CFO and controller services, was honored for his innovation in the public accounting space.

The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance also collected more than 750 pieces of professional clothing for Dress for Success.

The inaugural award from the New Jersey Society of CPAs gifted $750 each to students and professionals to put toward their exam costs.