International Federation of Accountants

UWorld Launches All-New CPA Exam Review Product to Prepare Candidates for the 2024 CPA Evolution

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, today launched its 2024 CPA Review Course to prepare aspiring accounting professionals for the 2024 CPA Exam. With proven methodology resulting in a historic 94% CPA Exam pass rate and industry-leading resources, UWorld Accounting's 2024 product provides streamlined content to help candidates study smarter and pass faster.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld , a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, today launched its 2024 CPA Review Course to prepare aspiring accounting professionals for the 2024 CPA Exam.
  • With proven methodology resulting in a historic 94% CPA Exam pass rate and industry-leading resources, UWorld Accounting's 2024 product provides streamlined content to help candidates study smarter and pass faster.
  • The technology offers data-supported goals based on previously successful CPA Exam candidates to help users gauge their preparedness for exam day.
  • "We are thrilled to launch our 2024 CPA product to meet the latest developments with the CPA Exam," said Chandra S. Pemmasani, MD, Founder and CEO of UWorld.

CPAmerica and Surgent Award 2023 Scholarships to CPAmerica Members

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Friday, October 27, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CPAmerica is continuing its support of helping professionals become licensed CPAs through its ongoing partnership with Surgent. Two scholarships for Surgent's CPA Review Course were awarded to Ray Asch, Staff Accountant, and Jake Campbell, Staff Accountant, both at member firm Harper & Whitfield.

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  • This partnership began in 2019 and has since awarded more than 10 scholarships to CPAmerica members.
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CPAmerica is continuing its support of helping professionals become licensed CPAs through its ongoing partnership with Surgent.
  • This partnership began in 2019 and has since awarded more than 10 scholarships to CPAmerica members.
  • CPAmerica and Surgent will reopen applications for scholarships in July 2024.

UWorld Reveals New Product for Upcoming 2024 CPA Exam Changes

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, today revealed new courses catered to the 2024 CPA Evolution. The new resources will launch on Oct. 31, 2023. Enrollment is now open for these new courses.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate this milestone, UWorld Accounting announced today a "4 for 2024" scholarship drive to award four outstanding candidates unlimited access to UWorld Accounting's 2024 CPA Review product and an all-expense paid trip to Dallas, TX, to visit UWorld's headquarters for a tour and meet-and-greet luncheon with celebrity instructors Roger Philipp, formerly of Roger CPA Review, and Peter Olinto, formerly of Becker CPA Exam Review.
  • UWorld Accounting's 2024 CPA Review resources have been meticulously developed to prepare aspiring accountants for the new CPA Evolution.
  • Attendees will see the UWorld 2024 CPA Review product, including the interface, lectures, questions, answer explanations, and more.
  • CPA Candidates may purchase UWorld Accounting's 2024 CPA Review here .

UWorld Announces Expanded Team of Experts to Prepare Candidates for 2024 CPA Evolution

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, today introduces the company's extensive content team following the continued integration of Wiley Efficient Learning and Roger CPA Review. With industry-leading talent, including Roger Philipp (CPA and CGMA) formerly of Roger CPA Review, and Peter Olinto (CFA, JD, CPA inactive), formerly of Becker CPA Exam Review, to lead live online instructional webinars and help develop new content, UWorld Accounting is poised as an industry leader in providing 2024 CPA Review products for the new CPA Evolution. 

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, today introduces the company's extensive content team following the continued integration of Wiley Efficient Learning and Roger CPA Review.
  • With industry-leading talent, including Roger Philipp (CPA and CGMA) formerly of Roger CPA Review, and Peter Olinto (CFA, JD, CPA inactive), formerly of Becker CPA Exam Review, to lead live online instructional webinars and help develop new content, UWorld Accounting is poised as an industry leader in providing 2024 CPA Review products for the new CPA Evolution.
  • The investment in top talent further underscores the company's commitment to providing high-quality learning resources for aspiring accounting professionals.
  • A partial list of UWorld Accounting instructors includes:

UWorld Redefines Accounting Education with the Launch of "UWorld Accounting"

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, announced today that the company is rebranding its full portfolio of accounting products to UWorld Accounting. The transition takes place following the acquisition of Wiley Efficient Learning and Roger CPA Review as the company prepares to release its 2024 CPA Review product for the new CPA Evolution. This transformation further underscores the company's commitment to offering high-quality and effective learning resources for aspiring accounting professionals.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld , a worldwide leader in learning tools for high-stakes exams, announced today that the company is rebranding its full portfolio of accounting products to UWorld Accounting .
  • UWorld announced today that the company is rebranding its full portfolio of accounting products to UWorld Accounting.
  • "We are excited to begin this new chapter of UWorld Accounting," said Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., UWorld's founder and CEO.
  • "In combining the industry-leading content and talent from UWorld, Wiley Efficient Learning, and Roger CPA Review, we've created a new standard of excellence for accounting industry students and professionals."

Momentum Builds for Corporate ESG Reporting and Assurance, Yet Disclosure Inconsistencies Linger, Study Finds

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Monday, February 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest global companies continue to show momentum on corporate reporting and related assurance involving environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to a new report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA, the latter two of which form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Significant hurdles remain, however, when it comes to providing consistent, comparable and high-quality sustainability information for investors and lenders,

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  • Sixty-four percent of companies obtained assurance over at least some ESG information in 2021, up from 51% in 2019.
  • The inability so far to coalesce around agreed upon global standards continues to create challenges, however.
  • While two-thirds of companies disclosed targets, they lag the rate at which companies report their historic greenhouse gas emissions (97%).
  • We should be the clear choice for instilling trust and value in ESG data around the world."

New CalCPA Chair Tayiika Dennis Plans to Increase Opportunities for Better Diversity in the Accounting Profession's Talent Pipeline

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Monday, August 1, 2022

During her term, Dennis will focus on helping the CPA profession improve resilience, diversity and growth of the pipeline of students for future careers in accounting and auditing.

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  • During her term, Dennis will focus on helping the CPA profession improve resilience, diversity and growth of the pipeline of students for future careers in accounting and auditing.
  • "While CalCPA has long focused on the student pipeline, we also need to seek new ways to expand the accounting pipeline through enhanced networking opportunities, vibrant social gatherings and unique volunteer events," added Dennis.
  • CalCPA President and CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA & CAE, said, "Tayiika has a legacy of service to her firm and CalCPA.
  • Dennis has been involved with CalCPA for more than 10 years, and most recently served as the first vice chair.

More Companies Obtaining Independent Assurance on Sustainability Data, According to Global Study by IFAC, AICPA & CIMA

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Monday, August 1, 2022

When it comes to ESG assurance, 82% of engagements were limited in scope in 2020, essentially the same as in 2019 (83%).

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  • When it comes to ESG assurance, 82% of engagements were limited in scope in 2020, essentially the same as in 2019 (83%).
  • Some 61% of assurance engagements were performed by audit firms on a global basis, a slight decline from the previous year (63%).
  • Jurisdictions with some of the highest rates of assurance performed by professional accountants include Australia, France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
  • On the reporting side, the study found 92% of global companies provided some ESG data to investors, either through integrated, annual or standalone reports.

CALCPA 2022 WOMEN TO WATCH AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED DURING ITS ELEVATE: WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FORUM

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Monday, May 9, 2022

"The women who received the Women to Watch Award continue a legacy of leadership," said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, president and CEO at CalCPA. "Considering the growing number of women with diverse backgrounds entering and staying in the accounting profession in California -- their impact on organizations, companies, and government agencies is well recognized. It gives me great pleasure to honor these important women in leadership. This year's winners serve as strong examples to their peers in the profession and are an inspiration to women thinking about future careers in accounting and finance."

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) honored three top women in the accounting profession as its 2022 Women to WatchAward winners during Elevate, its long-running Women's Leadership Forum, on April 22, 2022.
  • "The women who received the Women to Watch Award continue a legacy of leadership," said Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, president and CEO at CalCPA.
  • It gives me great pleasure to honor these important women in leadership.
  • CalCPA serves more than 43,000 members in public practice, private industry, students, academia, and government, and has 14 chapters across California.

May is International Internal Auditor Awareness Month

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Monday, May 2, 2022

LAKE MARY, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a long-standing tradition that started in the 1990s, The Institute of Internal Auditors observes "International Internal Audit Awareness Month" each May – a time for internal auditors around the world to share examples of how the profession provides value to organizations, spotlight the profession's commitment to good governance and risk management, and explain how internal auditors protect the public interest.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing a long-standing tradition that started in the 1990s, The Institute of Internal Auditors observes " International Internal Audit Awareness Month " each May a time for internal auditors around the world to share examples of how the profession provides value to organizations, spotlight the profession's commitment to good governance and risk management, and explain how internal auditors protect the public interest.
  • "Internal Audit Awareness Month is an important opportunity to educate stakeholders and the public about the vital role internal auditors play in organizations and governments of all sizes," said Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, president and CEO of The IIA.
  • Internal Audit Awareness Month is about recognizing the ways internal auditors drive companies forward.
  • This month we recognize internal auditors everywhere, and invite the next generation of internal auditors to learn more about this great profession."