TaxOps’ Tram Le and other industry leaders will explore current challenges and potential solutions to addressing the persistent shortage of incoming talent in the accounting profession at the FEI Fort Worth Chapter meeting on January 21.

The CPA Pipeline Problem

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 4:30 PM

The accounting profession faces a persistent shortage of incoming talent, affecting both public accounting firms and private industry. To address this critical issue, the FEI Fort Worth Chapter is hosting a panel discussion featuring leaders with extensive knowledge of the challenges and potential solutions. This event will explore the current state of the profession and how academia and industry are collaborating to overcome these obstacles.

Panelists

  • Jennifer Davis – Regional Director of Community Engagement, TXCPA
  • Tram Le – Partner, State and Local Tax at TaxOps, and current member of the TXCPA Board of Directors
  • Renee Olvera – Director of the Master of Accounting Program, TCU
  • Britton Pavlik – Managing Director, Thomas Edwards Group

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze trends and statistics related to new CPA candidates to define the problem.
  • Explore educational and professional pathways to CPA licensing and trends in the work environment.
  • Discuss the impact of technology and automation on the future of the profession.

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