The CPA profession faces an identity crisis, with challenges in the candidate pipeline, non-attest services' role, and CPE's effectiveness. This webinar explores the impact of the fifth-year requirement, the value of consulting services, the need for engaging CPE, and the use of the CPA designation in non-traditional roles. Join our expert panel as we discuss solutions to navigate the profession's challenges and opportunities and redefine the CPA identity in an ever-changing landscape.

(This episode originally aired on April 9, 2024 on Earmark Webinars+)

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• (01:11 ) - Exploring the CPA Identity Crisis
  


• (03:10 ) - Challenges in the CPA Profession: Enrollment Decline and Talent Shortage
  


• (05:19 ) - Rethinking Education and Work Experience in Accounting
  


• (08:16 ) - The Future of Accounting: Automation, Advisory Services, and the CPA Role
  


• (10:01 ) - The Split Between Audit and Advisory Services in Accounting Firms
  


• (12:22 ) - Addressing the Pipeline Problem and Work Culture in Accounting Firms
  


• (29:51 ) - Reimagining the CPA Profession and Certification
  


• (32:35 ) - Exploring the Work-Life Balance in Accounting
  


• (33:19 ) - Engaging with Live Stream Viewers and Discussing Regulatory Solutions
  


• (33:40 ) - The Debate on Auditor Work Hours and Firm Practices
  


• (34:38 ) - CBIZ's Unique Position in the Professional Services Industry
  


• (35:46 ) - The Role of Regulators and Proposals for Reform
  


• (36:53 ) - The Case for Government-Run Audits
  


• (37:30 ) - Rethinking Overtime and Compensation in Accounting
  


• (51:40 ) - Addressing the CPA Identity Crisis and Recommendations
  


• (57:47 ) - Concluding Remarks and Future Directions
  

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Connect with Our Guests

David  Bergstein, CPA, CITP, CGMA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbergstein/

Steven Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenesacks/

Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/