Professional development

Are you looking at the right attributes? The answers may surprise you.

Intuit has created a Career Pipeline Program, with a commitment to upskill a million accounting students over the next five years.

The Maryland Association of CPAs visited the state capital in Annapolis to lobby for changes to CPA licensure and other laws.

BDO USA partners with the LPGA while Weaver signs up a brand ambassador from the PGA; and other accounting firm and personnel news.

The National Association of Tax Professionals unveiled two new credentials focusing on representation, due diligence and ethical practice.

The Big Four firm announced a new formalized engineering career path, offering a dedicated avenue for advancement based on technology skills and leadership.

Courses and certifications will include AI, RPA, cybersecurity, data analytics and visualization, financial planning and analysis, sustainability and leadership.

Enrollment for undergraduate accounting majors increased for the third year in a row last fall, according to newly released figures.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that adds a pathway to CPA licensure, effective Feb. 11.

The Illinois CPA Society named 39 students to the Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program Scholars.

Gen Z is navigating their careers with a different mentality than previous generations, shifting how employers should approach this group.

Accounting's top influencers reveal what — if anything — they would do differently in their careers.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "If you could go back, what is one thing you would change in your career?"

The Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm announced that David McMillan will succeed Marty Brown.

Previously co-managing partner of the Top 100 Firm, Lori Roth will now serve as CEO.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pan African Federation of Accountants.

A group of firm partners were asked what qualities they look for most in new hires. Their answers provoked some pushback from accounting students.

Plus, Anders names a new partner class; Blue names new industry and service line leaders; and more firm and personnel news.

Plus, AvidXChange touts "Accounts Payable as a Service"; BillingPlatform announces features for insights, visualizations, API; and other accounting tech news.

Nine organizations wrote to the Department of Education expressing opposition to rules excluding accounting from recognition as a professional degree program.