Professional development

Deloitte completed its eight annual Audit Innovation Campus Challenge, awarding University of Nebraska-Lincoln students first place for their audit project.

Plus Financial Cents announces ChatGPT capacities; TaxFyle partners with Rocket Lawyer; and other accounting technology news.

Sue Coffey of the AICPA and other members of the profession share their thoughts on the education requirement for CPAs.

A recent study has found that if ChatGPT were a student in an accounting class, it would get a failing grade.

The association is giving candidates up to two and a half years to complete the exam after passing the first section of the test.

A growing shortage of accountants has plagued dozens of cities and counties across the U.S.

Amy Vetter talks about her new book, "Disconnect to Connect," as well as the need to understand your own story -- so that you can then rewrite it.

Candidates can now sit for the CPA exam with 120 credit hours, but still need 150 to actually get a license.

Plus, PrimeGlobal launches a member platform; Adams Brown opens a new office in Little Rock; and other firm and personnel news.

The Deloitte Foundation has provided a grant to Urban Assembly to expand access to financial accounting education for high school students.

Google's new AI tool answered some questions about whether it makes more sense to become a CPA or attorney, or even take the exams.

Plus, Traphagen shaves for charity; YPTC named four new regional directors; and other firm and people news from across the profession.

Students in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offer free tax help for low to moderate-income taxpayers in Vermont.

What does it mean to pursue a Ph.D in the field, in terms of areas of focus, career prospects and sacrifices?

VSCPA announces $15K investment into CAQ's Accounting+ initiative; Pinion appoints five to principal; and more news from across the profession.

Thanks to burnout, a skills gap and the recent uptick in retirements, businesses are scrambling to fill accounting roles even as their candidate options dwindle.

The board announced the selection of Rachel Scott, a doctoral student in accounting at the University of Georgia, as the recipient of its 2023 award.

The Top 10 Firm is supporting recent legislation in Minnesota that would lower the traditional 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure.

IFAC names next CFO; Weaver donates $32K to women-supporting nonprofits in honor of International Women's History Month; and more news from around the profession.

Finance leaders believe AI and automation will have a massive societal impact, but their ability to take advantage of these technologies may be stymied by a lack of digital skills.