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News & Articles
MAP Survey Finds CPA Firm Starting Pay Is Rising
September 10, 2025
Lower starting salaries compared to those in other professions have long been seen as a challenge in recruiting students into the accounting talent pipeline. 2025 MAP Survey results released Wednesday show CPA firms are boosting compensation for new graduates.
CPA Licensing Changes Will Hit Half of All States by Year-End
August 28, 2025
While a growing band of states have passed new CPA licensure laws, employers, universities, students and regulators are just beginning to grapple with how the new rules will work.