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CPA Exam Score Release Dates for 2025 CPA Exam scores are released on a rolling basis throughout the year. The AICPA shares when you can expect to receive your score after sitting for a section in 2025. This helps you to better plan your testing schedule. https://lnkd.in/gKtbM4-u #tipoftheweek #accounting #accountingstudents #cpa

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To my CPA friends...if you're looking for some free CPE go no further. ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS WEBINAR Please join GAAP Dynamics and The Alliance Group to discuss the accounting for share-based payment awards under ASC 718 and deferred compensation under ASC 710. We'll cover classification, fair value measurement, and recognition of compensation expense, along with key concepts for deferred compensation. This complimentary 2.0 CPE-eligible webinar on September 19, from 11AM-1 PM will address how to: ✅ Distinguish between equity-classified and liability-classified share-based payment awards s ✅ Determine how to recognize compensation cost for awards with different vesting conditions ✅ Identify common inputs for pricing models in share-based payment awards ✅ Recall key accounting requirements for deferred compensation per ASC 710   Registration Link: Webinar-Accounting for Share-Based Payments (gaapdynamics.com) About us: Alliance Client Advisory, comprised of over 75 former Big 4 CPAs, partners with publicly traded and high growth PE backed companies to provide staff augmentation and advisory services in areas of financial reporting, technical accounting, operational accounting, and corporate transactions.  

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🔍 As we all know, the CPA profession faces a shortage of new CPAs and accounting graduates. A current shortage as well as a pipeline shortage. Last year the AICPA commissioned the National Pipeline Advisory Group (NPAG) to study this shortage and provide recommendations for enhancing the CPA pipeline. The NPAG is comprised of 22 professionals who are CPAs and accountants in the profession.💼 NPAG offered six draft recommendations to restock the talent pipeline. The NPAG's data-driven & inclusive approach hopes to bring about meaningful & long term change. From reshaping education to enhancing the employee experience, their recommendations aim to address critical challenges. NPAG's first recommendation focuses on addressing the time and cost of education. They propose three concepts emphasizing competency over academic experience, potentially revolutionizing CPA licensure requirements. 🎓💰 The second recommendation suggests making academic experiences more engaging. NPAG endorses efforts to retool introductory university courses and improve support for students progressing into more challenging coursework. 📚👩‍🏫 Enhancing the employee experience is another priority, with NPAG highlighting the need for competitive starting salaries and manageable workloads. They urge employers to make tasks more interesting and advancement opportunities clearer. 💼💡 NPAG stresses the importance of prioritizing strategies to expand access for underrepresented groups, advocating for targeted messages and closer relationships with minority-serving institutions. 🌍🤝 Support for CPA exam candidates is also crucial, with NPAG recommending addressing exam costs, simplifying the application process, and rewarding professionals for passing exam sections. 📝💼 Lastly, NPAG emphasizes the importance of telling a more compelling story about the accounting profession to attract talent. They also encourage all CPAs to take the Pipeline Pledge, by committing to participate in two groups/activities per year for the express purpose of nurturing new talent. 🚀💼 With less students enrolling and more analytical majors in the business curriculum than ever it will take concerted effort to keep our CPA pipeline full! 🌟 #Accounting #CPATalentPipeline #Innovation #warfortalent #FutureOfWork 🚀

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Efficient accounting is key to running a successful business. Wilber Mendez CPA offers tailored accounting solutions to fit your needs. Focus on what you do best, and leave the numbers to us. #BusinessAccounting #CPA #WilberMendezCPA

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Happy Tax day to all my tax CPA connections! Wishing you a speedy recovery and some downtime with friends and family. #taxday #CPA #tax

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Tax season stress? Ensure your team has enough support to avoid burnout! Let’s fill those gaps together. https://nsl.ink/exeq #AccountingTeam #TaxSeason #TaxExperts #AccountingExperts #MinneapolisHiring #StPaulHiring #Accounting #THERIGHTSTAFF

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Visibility and insight into your CPA firm's data should not be a "nice to have." With CPA Grades, near real time access to your data allows you to make timely and meaningful decisions, before it's too late.

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✦DBA | FIRM FRIDAY✦ CPAs and Accountants: You're Invited! Enroll now in DBA | FIRM for new resources, webinars, and exclusive invites to collaborate with your industry peers! Be sure to: 1. Go to https://hubs.la/Q02z6qs60 2. Scroll down 3. Enroll in Free Resources #accountingandaccountants #cpafirmresources #businessadvisors #advisory #cpa #teamof3

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Headlines shout it, employees complain about it, social media amplifies it: A top concern for the accounting profession is the dwindling talent pipeline. The COCPA continues to lean into initiatives and solutions at both the state and national levels that aim to address growing concerns about the shortage of talent and ensure the sustainability of the future of the profession. https://lnkd.in/gQRyzMiq

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Proactive tax planning is key to navigating the complexities of the tax system and maximizing savings for your business. Stay informed, stay proactive, and position your business for long-term success! t.ly/AWmUv

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As organizations try to combat accounting talent shortages, some finance professionals have called for decreased CPA requirements to lower barriers of entry into the field. The 150 hour rule is one requirement that has received criticism as finance leaders grapple with making the CPA license more accessible. This rule mandates accountants to complete 150 hours (or approximately 5 years) of university credits to be eligible for a CPA license. - Some professionals argue that decreasing the 150 hour rule will encourage more people to enter the profession, stating that many students are favoring other master degrees such as an MBA over a masters of accountancy. - Those opposing this change cite concerns about lower work quality. See how CFOs are weighing in on this topic here: https://buff.ly/4bsEzAh #CPA #CFO #Accounting

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ATTN: Public accounting tax professionals If you are considering making a change to another firm, we can help! Having the proper “fit” means everything and we can help you navigate the best move for you! It is so important to make sure you don’t just jump for more money or a slight title change. Let’s talk! We can provide expert career consultation and are happy to help!!!

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