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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.

  • students
  • talent
  • virginia
  • advocacy
  • career

High School Outreach to Boost the Accounting Pipeline

August 28, 2025

Interactive presentations related to the students’ interests increased awareness and interest in the accounting field, as well as students’ understanding of the profession, their interest in pursuing an accounting degree, and their awareness of diverse career paths.

  • educator
  • talent

Young Employees are the Most Engaged, But Hard to Retain

August 06, 2025

Employees under the age of 25 are the most engaged and positive of all employee groups, but many in a recent global report don’t envision working at their organizations long term.

  • talent
  • young pros

VSCPA Educational Foundation awards a record $82,500 in accounting scholarships

June 09, 2025

For Immediate Release Julia Conlon, VSCPA (804) 612 -9450 jconlon@vscpa.com Richmond (June 9, 2025) — The Virginia Society of Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation has awarded accounting students across the Commonwealth a record-breaking total of $82,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026

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  • educator
  • students
  • talent
  • vscpa

Welcome back!

May 08, 2025

Although popular and successful in other industries, returnships have remained largely untouched by the accounting profession. Experts share why CPA firms should consider tapping into this retention tool to combat the ongoing talent crisis.

  • talent
  • disclosures

Culture in crisis

May 07, 2025

Burnout is fueling workplace frustration, cynicism and absenteeism. Leaders can chart a path forward and right the ship.

  • talent
  • wellness
  • disclosures

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Legislation Introduced at the Request of the VSCPA to Support More Pathways to Become a CPA

March 03, 2025

For Immediate Release Emily Walker, VSCPA (804) 612-9428 ewalker@vscpa.com Richmond (Feb. 17, 2025) — The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) applauds the Virginia House and Senate for passing VSCPA-backed legislation to address a crucial barrier preventing accountants from

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  • talent
  • virginia
  • advocacy

VSCPA supports bills with new CPA licensure pathway

February 18, 2025

  • talent
  • disclosures

Offset hiring costs with incentives

February 10, 2025

  • talent
  • disclosures

Taking action on CPA licensure

November 22, 2024

  • talent
  • disclosures
  • vscpa
  • news

State initiatives target workforce growth

November 21, 2024

  • talent
  • disclosures

Creating a culture of engagement

September 10, 2024

  • talent

CPA firm worries: Staff and tax laws

August 02, 2024

  • talent
  • disclosures

VSCPA Educational Foundation Awards a Record $72,000 in Accounting Scholarships

June 07, 2024

For Immediate Release Tina Bates, VSCPA (804) 612 -9416 tbates@vscpa.com X: @vscpanews Richmond (June 7, 2024) — The Virginia Society of Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation recently selected its college scholarship recipients for the 2024–2025 academic year. The VSCPA Educational

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  • educator
  • students
  • talent
  • vscpa

Charting the CPA pipeline

February 01, 2024

  • talent

Pay to play

October 18, 2023

  • talent
  • disclosures

The CPA pipeline: Front and center

October 17, 2023

  • educator
  • talent
  • disclosures

Is AI the solution to acquiring accounting talent?

July 21, 2023

  • ai
  • talent
  • technology

Pay to play: Can pay transparency help CPA firms attract and retain talent?

July 21, 2023

  • talent

The CPA credential: Opening doors for U.S. immigrants

July 21, 2023

  • talent