Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
Diversity in the Profession, CPA Evolution & You
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: July 1, 2022 According to a recent article, diversity of graduates hired into accounting and finance functions of U.S. CPA firms is on the rise with an increase of almost five percentage points from 30.1 percent in 2018 to 34.8 percent in 2020. Though the COVID-19…
Candidate Guide Updates: What You Should Know
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: April 26, 2022 As a CPA candidate, one of the most important publications you can familiarize yourself with is NASBA’s Candidate Guide. Here, you will be given key information on everything you need to know, from preparing for the Exam to receiving your score(s). The Guide…
Travel Within the Profession – A Big Perk!
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: April 26, 2022 Do you have a sense of adventure? If so, you may not have considered the accounting profession as a way to see more. From mountains to bustling cities, this profession can take you anywhere! NASBA’s Today’s CPA series explored the numerous areas and…
Don’t Forget about CPAverify During Tax Season
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: April 12, 2022 If you or your business are looking for licensed CPAs and firms to fulfill your accounting needs or to make a hire for an accounting position, how do you know if they are licensed and in good standing in your state? CPAverify.org is…
Her Story: Women CPAs Share Challenges and Opportunities in Accounting
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: April 4, 2022 Even after Women’s History Month ended, we couldn’t help but take a moment to celebrate and discuss the women who changed the world for the better. Most specifically, the world we work in most often – the accounting profession. NASBA has always celebrated…
Most Pressing Questions from 2022 CPA Exam Candidates
SHARE: Author: Jenna Elkins, Communications and Digital Media SpecialistPosted: Feb. 24, 2022 If you’re on the journey toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you know (or will soon find out) that this journey is not an easy one. One of the biggest hurdles is completing the CPA Exam. With four sections to pass, each…
CPA License Requirements After Passing CPA Exam
SHARE: Author: Jenna Elkins, Communications and Digital Media SpecialistPosted: Feb. 10, 2022 In 2021, 20,481 candidates successfully completed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam – passing the four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Concepts (BEC), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Regulation (REG). After successfully passing all four sections, candidates immediately…
Reducing the Temptation for Students to Cheat
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Feb. 8, 2022 As we dive into the semester, students begin a new chapter and continue their way to becoming next generation CPAs. Although each academic year is filled with excitement and new opportunities, it may also have its challenges and hardships. Students may be tempted…
Goal setting for Candidates – Start Your Year Right
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Jan. 20, 2022 As you begin this new year, it is important to consider your goals for the upcoming months. As a CPA candidate, there are many ways to prepare and succeed on the journey to becoming a CPA. At NASBA, we want to make sure…
Importance of Joining Your State CPA Society
SHARE: Author: Dina Barabash, Content Development & Web SpecialistPosted: Jan. 3, 2022 As we begin a new year, we inevitably consider what we would like to accomplish with the start of this new chapter. Perhaps you want to focus on better health, strengthening your friendships and pursuing new hobbies. In addition, you may want to…