Beyond the 40 Hours of CPE and Embracing Continuous and Mindful Learning The traditional requirement to account for 40 hours of CPE is often viewed as an annual hurdle. This mindset needs to change. This requirement is an opportunity to commit to continuous learning and improvement. In this article, the author identifies the impediments and opportunities to continuous professional and mindful development. [su_pullquote align=”right”]Resources: Consultants’ Training Institute Professional Education [/su_pullquote] In a world that is rapidly changing, company leaders in every industry are being faced with adapting to the trends that redefine the ways in which we conduct business. While…
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How to Form a Sound College-Savings Plan Early preparation is key for handling children’s college expenses. This article offers three pieces of advice for families, regardless of where they are in the savings process. Kelli Grant, personal finance and consumer spending reporter, offers some wise and helpful tips. To read the full article in CNBC, click: 3 Tricks to Crush College Planning and Save Big.
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CPA Exam Launched at International Test Sites Michael Cohn at Accounting Today reports: The U.S. CPA Exam was successfully administered at four international test sites: Japan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. The American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and Prometric said Monday that candidates took exams at the four locations abroad on August 1, the first time in history that the CPA Exam has been administered outside the U.S. and its territories. During the remainder of August, 1,165 candidates are expected to sit for 2,065 examination sections. Future month-long testing windows…