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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.

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

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

Do something. CPAs have sounded the alarm for years: The pipeline of new talent joining the profession is getting smaller and smaller (the data backs it up — just read the latest AICPA Trends report). They want to see multiple paths to the CPA available to make the profession accessible for all students, including minorities and adults switching careers.

The world is changing fast. Should the qualifications to become a CPA change too? The VSCPA is introducing legislation in 2025 to add an additional pathway to become a CPA.

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

The pool of accounting graduates continues to shrink, according to the biennial 2023 Trends report from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), “A Report on Accounting Education, the CPA Exam and Public Accounting Firms’ Hiring of Recent Graduates.” However, colleges and universities are projecting enrollment will flat line or increase slightly this academic year, providing a bright spot in the data.

The word “pipeline” is everywhere these days, but what do we really mean by that? Essentially, the CPA pipeline is the queue of next-gen accountants — beginning with students’ piqued interest in accounting in middle school all the way through young professionals deciding to stick with the profession long term.

It's often said that earning the certified public accountant (CPA) credential opens doors and creates new opportunities for those that pursue it. Whether providing more earning potential, job security, credibility with clients, or opportunities to pursue more unique business niches, most CPAs will say that the license has changed their lives for the better. Perhaps, this is even more so for CPAs whose career paths began outside the United States.

For Immediate Release Tina Bates, VSCPA (804) 612 -9416 tbates@vscpa.com Twitter: @vscpanews VSCPA Educational Foundation awards $61,500 in accounting scholarships Richmond (June 19, 2023) — The Virginia Society of Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation recently selected its college