Professional development

The American Institute of CPAs expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation that would establish the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway.

More than 10% of candidates for the CPA exam live outside the U.S.

The program gives student members access to real-world career stories, expert advice, and information from accounting professionals on a range of subjects.

Innovation is possible within the current framework, contends Blake Oliver.

The accounting icon has found yet another way to give back in addition to his teaching, mentoring, writing and many other contributions to the profession.

The tax educator is remembered by colleagues as both a highly proficient technical expert and a kind, caring human being who took an active interest in others' wellbeing.

For the head of Top 100 Firm Schellman, leadership starts with self-aware people who don't hesitate to challenge the status quo — or their leader.

Jim Meade will succeed Jeff Drummonds at the Tennessee-based Top 100 Firm in 2024.

Kess, a renowned tax accountant, attorney and educator, died at the age of 97 on Sunday.

From Alabama dinosaurs to pickleball, accountants have studied some unusual things to fulfill their education requirement.

Promoting a top performer doesn't always guarantee they'll stay — ADP's Nela Richardson shares how to navigate these transitions better.

As accounting students start a new semester, there is a glimmer of optimism in the distance.

The ADP Research Institute released a report on how worker promotions can affect businesses and employee retention and debuted a new index for tracking employee motivation and commitment.

The Institute of Management Accountants and the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting announced their annual scholarship recipients.

The CEO of Grant Thornton shares the importance of recognizing your own mistakes and keeping an open mind.

Plus, Expensify adds enhanced insights and custom reporting functionality; IMA launches new cybersecurity certificate program; and other accounting tech news.

At the Illinois CPA Society's annual summit, a deep dive into how the profession needs to revamp and revitalize its appeal to potential accountants.

The association announced the recipients of its 2023 Accounting Education Research Grants.

The Illinois CPA Society is hosting its annual conference this week featuring 44 educational sessions and four keynote presentations, including a session on the state of the CPA profession.

The managing partner of Market Street Partners — now heading into a major merger with Smith + Howard — says accounting firms are ripe for a fresh approach.