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Navigating the Identity Crisis in the CPA Profession

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Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPE Trailer Bonus Episode 67 Season 1

Navigating the Identity Crisis in the CPA Profession

April 22, 2024 Blake Oliver, CPA Full Transcript View the website

The CPA profession faces an identity crisis, with challenges in the candidate pipeline, non-attest services' role, and CPE's effectiveness. This webinar explores the impact of the fifth-year requirement, the value of consulting services, the need for engaging CPE, and the use of the CPA designation in non-traditional roles. Join our expert panel as we discuss solutions to navigate the profession's challenges and opportunities and redefine the CPA identity in an ever-changing landscape.

(This episode originally aired on April 9, 2024 on Earmark Webinars+)

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David Bergstein, CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Steven Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC
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Chapters

01:11 Exploring the CPA Identity Crisis
03:10 Challenges in the CPA Profession: Enrollment Decline and Talent Shortage
05:19 Rethinking Education and Work Experience in Accounting
08:16 The Future of Accounting: Automation, Advisory Services, and the CPA Role
10:01 The Split Between Audit and Advisory Services in Accounting Firms
12:22 Addressing the Pipeline Problem and Work Culture in Accounting Firms
29:51 Reimagining the CPA Profession and Certification
32:35 Exploring the Work-Life Balance in Accounting
33:19 Engaging with Live Stream Viewers and Discussing Regulatory Solutions
33:40 The Debate on Auditor Work Hours and Firm Practices
34:38 CBIZ's Unique Position in the Professional Services Industry
35:46 The Role of Regulators and Proposals for Reform
36:53 The Case for Government-Run Audits
37:30 Rethinking Overtime and Compensation in Accounting
51:40 Addressing the CPA Identity Crisis and Recommendations
57:47 Concluding Remarks and Future Directions

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