The National Pipeline Advisory Group published its final report on talent solutions for the accounting profession, and the group’s chair, Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA, joins the Journal of Accountancy podcast to hit on the high points.
Kessler is AICPA vice chair and also mid-Atlantic leader for the firm Aprio.
In this episode, she shares next steps for the profession.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- An overview of the six major themes of the report.
- How a “plethora of perspectives” came together to address solutions for the pipeline issue.
- Details about addressing the time and cost of education.
- An explanation of the three E’s that represent the components of CPA licensure.
- What’s next as the recommendations move from paper to practice.
- How CPAs and educators can take the Pipeline Pledge.
Journal of Accountancy Podcast