Accounting education

The American Institute of CPAs has written a letter to the Internal Revenue Service offering to help develop the IRS exam for registered tax return preparers by leveraging the AICPA’s own experience with the Uniform CPA Exam.

The International Accounting Education Standards Board has proposed a set of clarified standards and revisions governing the practical experience requirements for aspiring professional accountants.

IMGCAP(1)]In the aftermath of accounting scandals, financial crimes, and business collapses, the rapidly growing specialty of forensic accounting continues to define itself.

The National Society of Accountants and its affiliates have selected Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Learning brand as the exclusive affinity provider for webinars that award continuing professional education credit.

CCH Small Firm Services and ExamMatrix have partnered on a new initiative to help tax professionals preparing for the Registered Tax Return Preparer exam, as well as those studying for the Enrolled Agent exam.

The International Accounting Education Standards Board has proposed a revision of the entry requirement standards for a professional accounting education.

CPE Link has struck an agreement with CMA University to offer Certified Management Accountant exam preparation courses online, using CPE Link’s Web-based technology.

Ernst & Young LLP plans to hire approximately 5,000 students from campuses across the U.S. in the 2010-2011 academic year.

The National Society of Accountants has updated the NSA Enrolled Agent Exam Review Course to conform to revisions in the Enrolled Agent Exam and changes in tax laws.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice seeking out businesses that have the necessary expertise to provide a registration and tracking system for providers of continuing education courses for tax return preparers, but the deadline for applying is Monday.

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Two-thirds of teens are changing their college plans due to the recession, according to a new survey.

IMGCAP(1)]Gaining acceptance to a university is a long and exhausting process, but bigger challenges await.

Thomson Reuters has introduced a bundled subscription package of its Checkpoint Learning accounting, tax and finance courses.

Intuit teamed up Wednesday with the National Association of Tax Professionals on a series of tax prep training programs designed for Intuit customers.

The American Institute of CPAs has decided to consolidate its continuing professional education operations in North Carolina, which will result in the closure of its Texas office by next March.

Since continuing professional education first became a requirement in 1972, it has gradually, if stubbornly, evolved with the changing needs of the profession.

The American Institute of CPAs said Wednesday that it is expanding the registration and exam options for its specialty credentials, providing CPAs with more flexibility and opportunity to pursue designations that help differentiate them in the market.

Professional training organization National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts has partnered with the American Institute for Expert Witness Education to offer AIEWE courses through its training affiliate, the Consultants’ Training Institute.

The American Institute of CPAs has introduced a new course of study leading to a Certificate of Educational Achievement in International Financial Reporting Standards, demonstrating IFRS competency to employers, firms and clients.