The AICPA and NASBA recently surveyed 300 U.S. accounting programs to show what technical skills students need as they enter the profession and what they may be missing. The survey focuses on topics such as data analytics, IT audit, cybersecurity, etc.
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Taking the CPA exam? Check out these free webinars
Surgent CPA review is offering free webinars for those interested in or preparing for the CPA exam. Topics in October/November 2019 include: You failed part of the CPA exam – now what?Pass a section in 3 weeks – here’s how.How earning a certification boosts your accounting career In addition to the live upcoming webinars, there …
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Taking the CPA exam — Listen here!
If you are taking the CPA exam in the near future, you may want to listen to this interview with Mike Decker, the VP of Examinations at the AICPA. Mike leads the team of 62 people that write, administer and grade the exam. https://www.spreaker.com/user/yaegercpareview/interview-with-mike-decker-vice-presiden
Why Accounting certification is important!
Jeff Thomson, CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants, discusses why certification is essential for accountants — even those with a MBA. The article provides an excellent overview of the different certifications available to accountants. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffthomson/2019/08/12/an-mba-is-still-relevant-but-a-certification-can-provide-differentiation/#471eaa962bf1
The accountant of the future
At the recent AICPA conference, much of the discussion focused on what skills the accountant of the future would possess. There are two major changes happening in public accounting — technological disruption and a move to more advisory services. These two changes require more diverse skills than ever before. Many of the skills are beyond …
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