CPA

From Zero to CPA in Record Time: How Kenyth Earned Two Degrees in Just 4 Months

From Zero to CPA in Record Time: How Kenyth Earned Two Degrees in Just 4 Months

Discover how a future CPA earned a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting in just over four months through Western Governors University (WGU). This dedicated father balanced work, family, and intense study to achieve 150 CPA credit hours in record time, spending under $10,000 for both degrees. Explore the flexible, competency-based learning model revolutionizing accounting education and career advancement.

Could This Be the Fix for the Accounting Talent Shortage?

Could This Be the Fix for the Accounting Talent Shortage?

Earning a CPA license requires 150 credit hours, deterring many students from pursuing accounting. On the Accounting Podcast, Dr. Sharon Lassar of the University of Denver proposes replacing the 150 hours with a “bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience” pathway to the CPA exam. Research shows this would increase candidate volume by 15% without lowering quality by removing an unnecessary time barrier. Lassar makes a compelling case for updating licensing based on facts, addressing concerns around impacts on graduate programs and cross-state mobility. Listen now to understand the 150-hour rule controversy and whether revising requirements could help reverse the talent shortage in the accounting profession.

CPA Mobility: Separating Fact From Fiction

CPA Mobility: Separating Fact From Fiction

The article clarifies facts around mobility, examining how states can thoughtfully modify licensing requirements without restricting the cross-border practice abilities of CPAs. It busts common myths and sheds light on the nuances that enable licensing updates while sustaining license portability.

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6 Myths About CPA Mobility And Substantial Equivalency

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6 Myths About CPA Mobility And Substantial Equivalency

It’s time to separate mobility fact from fiction in the 150-hour debate,. David Knoble, Chair of the South Carolina Association of CPAs, joined my podcast — The Accounting Podcast — to bust myths and clarify the nuances around CPA mobility. Here are just a few myths he busted.