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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.

The National Association of College Stores is urging students and their families to take advantage of the American Opportunity Tax Credit, which applies to textbooks and other course materials in 2009 through 2012.

Certiport has introduced a new Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification program, designed by Real World Training.

The Financial Accounting Foundation said Monday it would begin live video webcasting of all education sessions hosted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

International administration of the Uniform CPA Examination will be offered during the month of August in Japan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates, the American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and Prometric announced on Tuesday.

College-bound high school students are saving and sacrificing more, making economical college choices and becoming more knowledgeable about the costs of borrowing, according to a new survey.

The American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and Prometric launched the new Uniform CPA Examination on Wednesday, which now includes questions on International Financial Reporting Standards and other significant changes.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has established a new research grants program that will enable academics and post-doctoral researchers to compete for $25,000 in awards.

IMGCAP(1)]The Internal Revenue Service wants all paid tax preparers to register for a Preparer Tax Identification Number in time for next tax season, and is requiring many preparers to undergo continuing education and testing. But how much CPE is too much?

The Institute of Management Accountants has introduced a new awards program for academics.

The International Accounting Education Standards Board has released a proposed revision of the standards for continuing professional development for accountants for the first time in six years.