Professional development

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy debuted the new accounting education framework, which introduces more future-forward concepts to CPA candidates in time for the 2024 Uniform CPA Exam.

A new report from the Illinois CPA Society examines why young professionals aren't pursuing licensure.

The Institute of Management Accountants is objecting to the possible elimination of management accounting from the future courses required for students pursuing a career in accounting.

Congress introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize accounting as part of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics curricula.

The consulting firm announced its newest group of high-potential CPAs who completed the one-year professional development program.

Five local students received $8,500 via the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship, providing financial assistance on their road to CPA licensure.

The Illinois CPA Society awarded $104,500 in scholarships to 55 local accounting students as part of its annual Accounting Scholarship Program.

The Big Four firm has launched the Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable initiative in an effort to reach Black and Latinx accounting candidates earlier in their lives and provide future professionals with lifelong resources.

Red Wing Software releases v. 16, Bookkeep and Accounting Seed get investments.

Continuing education courses can sometimes put accountants and tax professionals to sleep, but a new breed of e-learning is making the process more enjoyable and engaging.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based institution is adding the online program due to the growing demand for IT professionals in the accounting and finance space.

The service plans to host its tax forums online again this summer starting July 20.

The three-year program aims to prepare participants for the economic, business and technology trends impacting the firm's middle-market clients.

The Top 100 Firm now has an office in Lausanne, Eide Bailly names 22 partners, the Virginia Society of CPAs installs its new board, and other news from across the accounting profession.

The pandemic has only heightened the profession's risk of losing women leaders.

Thirty-two local students will receive funds from the program for aspiring to be the "next generation of CPAs."

Chicago CPA Jeff Badu launches his own nonprofit to serve local youth, and the Indiana Society of CPAs holds its 2021 Spring CPA week.

A joint report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the International Federation of Accountants found that global accounting students expect a nontraditional career as they prepare to begin their professional lives.

The revised CPA exam will reward digital mindsets, data analytics and IT confidence.

The program aims to train CPAs and financial professionals in how to apply the technology.