Professional development

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy awarded a research grant to a team of postdoctoral researchers for advancing accounting education.

When it comes to building their careers, young accountants face the paradox of choice.

Based on the newly-approved accounting curriculum developed by the AICPA and NASBA, the contest will provide up to $1,500 to educators for their original teaching ideas.

Accountants of different generations from Casey Peterson share what they think are the important attributes of great people developers.

Accounting firms are running into difficulties filling the pipeline with new accountants as they find themselves struggling to recruit talent.

With college so expensive and the exam turning off prospective candidates, should the profession rethink the barriers of entry to its premiere credential?

The Maryland Society of CPAs announced 16 more emerging finance and accounting leaders who completed its annual three-day program.

The Big Four firm's new program aims to help more students earn their 150-credit hour CPA licensure requirements sooner through affordable and approachable training.

Three accounting educators were recognized for their teaching and academic research.

The American Institute of CPAs awarded $10K scholarships to five CPAs pursuing doctorates in accounting.

The American Institute of CPAs granted $766,000 in academic scholarships to 150 students as part of its annual program supporting future CPAs.

A willingness to take chances helped take them to the top, female leaders in the profession say.

The accounting profession has always been plagued with high turnover, but now, on the cusp of the so-called Great Resignation, that turnover problem is about to get worse.

CTC scams already; inequitable ACA; pandemic’s effects on states remain unclear; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the new reality, a firm must accelerate the development of its staff.

The American Institute of CPAs announced that Fadi Shamoun, an undergrad at the Swinburn University of Technology, received Beta Alpha Psi’s annual award.

The Institute of Internal Auditors unveiled an IT General Controls Certificate Program on Thursday to train auditors on how to weigh technology risks, controls, programs, compliance, and policies.

As CEO of a midsized or small CPA firm, ask yourself this tough question: “Why would someone want to be a partner in this firm?”

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced that 253 U.S. students have received $10,000 scholarships to fund their paths to becoming auditors.

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