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Evolution of a Profession: 8,000 years of accounting

The American Institute of CPAs was formed in 1887 and is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2012. As part of the celebration, this short video reviews the history of the accounting profession from its origins 8,000 years ago to present day.

CPA Profile: Ben Ellingson, CPA

Meet Ben Ellingson, CPA, partner at Eide Bailly LLP. Ben gives insights into what his experience has been like in the CPA profession and also provides useful advice to advance your career. For more CPA profiles visit ThisWayToCPA.com/CPAprofiles

CPA Profile: Kem Washington, CPA

Meet Kem Washington, CPA, Professor of Accounting, Dillard University and hear her talk about her career as an accounting professor while using her accounting skills to help her New Orleans community.

CPA Profile: Debra Lockwood, CPA

Meet Debra Lockwood, CPA, EVP and CFO of Provident Resources Group and hear her talk about her career in non-profit accounting.

What is an Audit?

CPAs in government and related fields discuss audits at the 2010 Beta Alpha Psi panel "CPAs in Government."

CPA Profile: Dr. Shawn Mauldin, CPA

Watch Dr. Shawn Mauldin, CPA, Dean of the College of Business, Nicholls State University talk about his career path to academia through public accounting.

CPA Profile: Cecilia Thoma, CPA, CGMA

Meet Cecilia Thoma, CPA, CGMA, information systems auditor at the North Carolina Office of the State. While Cecilia is a natural in accounting, she had to become proficient in English as a second language to pass the CPA Exam. She shares about her current role, tips for passing the CPA Exam, and her views on volunteerism.

CPA Profile: Rachel Buse, CPA, ABV, CFF

Meet Rachel Buse, CPA, ABV, CFF, valuation and forensic services manager for Eide Bailly LLP. Rachel shares insights into what his experience has been like in the CPA profession and also provides useful advice to advance your career.

CPA Profile: Nerelys Ortiz, CPA

Meet Nerelys Ortiz, CPA, Accounting Policy and Compliance Manager at Microsoft and hear her talk about her career in accounting policy and compliance.