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Did you know that the first CPA exam was administered over a century ago in 1896? Joseph Hardcastle, at the age of 69, became one of the first certified public accountants in history, showcasing the dedication and perseverance required for this esteemed profession. #CPAhistory #accountingfacts #didyouknow

Congratulations to my colleague Ari Fitzgerald, lead of the Hogan Lovells' Communications, Internet, and Media practice, on receiving the Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 FCBA Spring Reception! Well-deserved, Ari. Your dedication to the FCBA and leadership in communications law is inspiring. Learn more about the prestigious award below. #FCBA #DistinguishedServiceAward #CommunicationsLaw

These students aced their CPA Exams! To qualify, they scored above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, passed all four sections on their first attempt and completed testing in 2023. Learn more about recipients here. https://bit.ly/45kG0hJ

These students aced their CPA Exams! To qualify, they scored above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, passed all four sections on their first attempt and completed testing in 2023. Learn more about recipients here. https://bit.ly/45kG0hJ

📒The accounting profession continues to lack diversity, but longtime CPA and visionary Frank K. Ross has hope for change. Adrian L. Mayse, Ph.D., CPA, interviewed Ross, co-founder of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), to discuss his career experiences and outlook for the future. From The CPA Journal: “I believe that the leaders of the profession are finally serious about diversity in the profession. Each of the major firms are now increasing the number of Black partners they make every year. This requires that they increase the numbers they hire, and that they advance. To do this they have to provide them with the experience needed. They are now recognizing that this is very important if they want to have a larger number stay and advance within their firm and ultimately become a partner.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gkwT2csW #CPA #Accountant #TaxPros #Tax #Taxes #Accounting #Accountancy #Bookkeeping #Finance #Advisory #Diversity #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI

January marked the launch of the new CPA Exam format, complete with new options that help you better align your licensing journey with your career aspirations. TSCPA is here to support you with resources and guidance to navigate these changes effectively–like this recent Tennessee CPA Journal article from Tim Miller, Ph.D., and Cam Cockerell, Ph.D. exploring the new Exam disciplines.

There's progress being made, but still a long way to go when it comes to increasing diversity in the field of accounting What is Becker doing to help? ⚫We partner with NABA as the exclusive exam review provider for the CPA Bound 2.0 Cohort, helping to further create and equip a growing community of Black CPA candidates and CPAs ⚫We offer 100+ Newt Becker scholarships annually to students who may not otherwise be able to gain access to CPA Exam Review materials ⚫We proudly support organizations like NABA and ALPFA through event attendance, sponsorships, and more in their efforts to diversify accounting For more about how to foster diversity in accounting: https://rebrand.ly/y57bf9y #diversity #DEBI #accounting #PublicAccounting

Jose Herrera, a 2016–17 INCPAS Scholars alum, has recently checked a huge item off the list on his journey to become a #CPA: passing the CPA Exam. We asked him to share more about his Exam journey, including tips and insights for others on the same path. Read our full Q&A with him at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gkqhWWcu

Last week, Tax Director & Partner, Aaron MacPhie rocked the stage representing DP at Trinity University's Michael Neidorff School of Business! 🎓 Dr. Julie Persellin, Chair of the Department of Accounting, invited us, and what an honor it was! 🌟 Joined by Trinity alum Elizabeth and Yulisa, we explored the future of accounting in a captivating panel discussion. #FutureofAccounting #LeadershipInAction 🚀

I'm excited that I'm a part of the American Bar Association's Future of DEI Working Group. In response to last summer's SFFA decision where SCOTUS struck down the use of race-conscious admissions processes via the methodology used by Harvard and UNC, the New York State Bar Association created a Task Force on Advancing Diversity. This Task Force analyzed SFFA and created an incredible 100 page document outlining how the decision impacts the legal profession, what the decision does *not* address, and why equitable initiatives are so crucial for organizations. In February, the ABA House of Delegates adopted a Resolution that endorses the Report issued by the NYSBA Task Force. Now an ABA working group is putting together suggestions to help legal organizations implement what the Task Force recommended. I asked to participate in the sub-group that will work on what DEI training needs to cover, how to encourage senior leadership to get on board with DEI initiatives, and how to measure what folks think about an organization's current DEI efforts. The Working Group's report is due to ABA President Mary Smith by July so there's a lot of work to do between now and then. #DEI #Equity #RacializedTrauma