Addressing Misconceptions About the Evolving CPA Licensure Requirements Recent discussions around changes to CPA licensure have sparked questions and, in some cases, misconceptions. Here, executive leaders from six of the largest state CPA societies offer further clarity on the issue and dispel some myths about what comes next.

GEN NEXT: Passing the CPA Exam Teaches You More Than Accounting While staying disciplined and committed to studying is paramount to successfully passing the CPA exam, it’s the support from those around you that matters the most.

Student Loans Got You Down? Study Up on Your Finances Illinois ranks seventh among the states with the highest student loan payments. Here’s how to make those payments more manageable.

New CPA Exam Brings Changes and Opportunities In January 2024, a major CPA exam overhaul was introduced, offering more options and choices for candidates seeking to earn the coveted credential.

New CPA Exam Aims to Bring More Than a Test to the Profession With recent exam changes, the profession can anticipate a new breed of CPAs who are poised to drive innovation and efficiency across the industry.

IN PLAY: LaToya C. McKinney, CPA, MSAA Driven by a passion for giving back, this 2023 Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Award Winner wants to show all diverse accounting students that there’s a place for them in the profession.

Building a Stronger CPA Pipeline The journey to CPA licensure has never been easy. A recent legislative change requiring fewer credit hours to sit for the CPA exam in Illinois could help change that, as stakeholders across the profession work to build a better, stronger CPA pipeline.

IN PLAY: Nerissa C. Brown, Ph.D., CFE Witnessing firsthand how accounting can change the trajectory of someone’s life for the better, the Illinois CPA Society 2022 Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Award winner has built a career on bringing more people like her to the table.

The Post-Pandemic Future of Talent Pipelines As the economy reopens, boards and management teams will need to focus on four major trends reshaping the way we hire and train workers.