Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, joins Blake and David to discuss the accounting profession's pipeline problems, including the decline in accounting majors and the difficulties of replacing retiring CPAs. Join the discussion on solutions like work-and-learn models and redefining education requirements. Discover strategies to attract and retain talent, prioritizing the preferences of younger generations and aligning company culture with marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how accounting firms can refresh their image and flourish.

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Show Notes

Unveiling CalCPA’s New Brand     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diGVHSgDpU0

Tax and Accounting Pay Advancing at 5.9% Pace  

https://cpatrendlines.com/2023/08/08/tax-and-accounting-pay-advancing-at-5-9-pace/

AICPA, NASBA team with Tulane to ease CPA licensing | Accounting Today

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-nasba-team-with-tulane-to-ease-cpa-licensing

CPA firms facing talent shortage hike starting salaries 14% | CFO Dive

https://www.cfodive.com/news/cpa-firms-facing-talent-shortage-hike-starting-salaries-accounting-accountants/689913/

Pennsylvania CPAs try out work-and-learn model for young accountants | Accounting Today

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pennsylvania-cpas-try-out-work-and-learn-model-for-young-accountants

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