There are moments in a profession when technical expertise alone is not enough. This is one of those moments. Across the not-for-profit sector, organizations are…
For generations of CPAs, The CPA Journal has arrived in mailboxes as more than a publication—it has been a signal. A signal that standards were evolving. That…
History often records firsts, but legacy tells us which of those firsts mattered.Wilmer F. Lucas holds a singular place in the history of the accounting profession…
The crisp autumn air, the changing colors of the leaves, and ever-earlier sunsets always remind me that change is constant. For the CPA profession, this…
The fall months always feel like a reset to me. For the profession, it may signify the start or end of another busy season cycle.…
The accounting profession stands at an inflection point. We're facing both a generational pipeline crisis and an accelerating wave of technological disruption. Emerging technologies—artificial intelligence…
For many years, the CPA profession has faced a serious challenge: the accounting pipeline is narrowing, with fewer students choosing to study accounting, fewer accounting…
Accounting is often thought of as a profession of numbers. CPAs are very proficient at making sure that the “numbers” are right: that accounts balance,…
In my last column, I mentioned the generational conversations happening in the profession. The timing for this education-focused issue is thus fortuitous. The CPA license…
Welcome to a time of significant transformation in the accounting profession! As this issue goes to press, generational conversations are happening. An exposure draft of…
As the CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs, I find myself continually inspired by the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of our profession.…
Greetings, fellow CPAs. If you allow me a personal moment, I'm very excited to refer to you all as “fellow CPAs.” Of course, I've been…
As so many of us work through our profession's traditional “busy season,” it is essential to just notice how much change is happening around us.…
Dear Fellow Members and Colleagues, As the CEO of the nation's first State CPA Society, founded in the birthplace of the Certified Public Accountant credential,…
Dear Fellow Members and Colleagues, As the CEO of the nation's first State CPA Society, founded in the birthplace of the Certified Public Accountant credential,…
Friends and colleagues, Accounting has often been called the language of business— and CPAs the sturdy backbone of the business world, enabling financial clarity, corporate…
Greetings, fellow CPAs. During these “dog days” of summer, many of us will pause professionally to focus on time away with family and friends. Often,…
This issue of The CPA Journal comes at a time of significant regulatory and advocacy activity. (Yes, I realize that CPAs face a seemingly never-ending pace of…
This issue of The CPA Journal comes at a time of significant regulatory and advocacy activity. (Yes, I realize that CPAs face a seemingly never-ending pace of…
Welcome to our latest issue of The CPA Journal! This particular issue touches on matters near and dear to my heart, as we cover topics in the…
My first job out of college in 1992 was as an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. in their Baltimore office. Like so many other…
My first job out of college in 1992 was as an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. in their Baltimore office. Like so many other…
Greetings Fellow Members and CPAs. Welcome to an ever-changing world! I have written this phrase in December 2022, but it could also apply to 2020,…
From the very first certified public accountancy law (passed in 1896 in New York State) to the present day, the accounting profession and the nature…
Our latest issue is all about sustainability, often defined as long-term value creation. For New York State CPAs, that sustainability can show up in various…
Calvin Harris, , CPA I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you. I am Calvin Henry Harris Jr., CPA, your new NYSSCPA…
Let's start at the beginning. What is the story of how you came into the NYSSCPA? How did you get your start? My undergraduate degree…
As we enter our 125th year of representing and advocating for CPAs, I can't help but be struck by the footprint we have made on…
While we all have ideas about changing the world, there are very few individuals with the resources and capacity to actually bring these ideas about…
CPA firms found themselves, as all businesses had over the past year, facing the chaotic economic landscape created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Just as…