The PICPA Welcomes Herbein + Company, Inc. CEO, David Stonesifer, to Serve as President
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), the statewide accounting association of nearly 20,000 members, is proud to announce the installation of David W. Stonesifer, CPA, as President. Stonesifer’s appointment takes effect today, May 6, coinciding with the PICPA’s 128th annual meeting in Philadelphia.
New PICPA Insights Report Highlights the Importance of Benefits and Flexible Work Policies for Accounting Firm Leadership
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is pleased to release its latest Insights report: 2025 Compensation and Benefits for Accounting Firm Leadership: A Strategic Guide. This in-depth report provides a comprehensive analysis of how Pennsylvania accounting firms are structuring compensation, navigating retention and recruitment challenges, and adapting benefits to remain competitive in an evolving workforce landscape.
PICPA Leads Efforts to Modernize Pennsylvania CPA Licensure Laws
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is proud to announce a bold initiative to modernize Pennsylvania’s CPA licensure laws. The proposed updates introduce a new pathway for aspiring CPAs to attain licensure while upholding the rigorous standards required as a professional CPA that maintain financial trust, transparency.
Pennsylvania CPA-PAC Unveils New Identity, Modernizing Brand as Advocacy for Pennsylvania’s CPAs Continues
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is proud to announce the rebrand of the CPA-PAC, the PICPA’s political action committee dedicated to advocating for CPAs and fostering meaningful relationships with Pennsylvania’s lawmakers. This modernization reflects the CPA-PAC’s ongoing commitment to supporting CPAs in traversing and advocating for the profession in the modern political and economic landscape.
The PICPA Welcomes Matthew Melinson to Serve as President, Announces David Stonesifer as President-elect
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), the statewide accounting association with nearly 20,000 members, is proud to announce the appointment of Matthew Melinson, CPA, as President and David Stonesifer, CPA, as President-elect. Melinson and Stonesifer were installed on May 14th, during the PICPA's 127th annual meeting.
Why Former CPAs are Leaving and What Existing CPAs Want: CPA Talent Retention Survey from the PICPA Sheds Light On Accounting’s Retention Challenges
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is pleased to share the latest of its closely-followed Insights Report series: CPA Talent Retention 2024: Keeping Your Best Performers. This incisive report delves into the dual challenges of why entry- and mid-level CPAs are exiting the profession—labeled as "Career Changers"—and offers actionable strategies for firms aiming to retain their existing talent, referred to as "Current Talent." Anchored by robust data, this two-part survey provides eye-opening insights and practical solutions to enhance talent retention within the accounting profession.
PICPA Kicks Off Accounting Career Day Series To Support High School Students Pursuing an Accounting Degree
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”), through the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation, is proud to announce it has filled up its Accounting Career Day initiative for the Fall. Over the next 3 weeks, hundreds of high school students from across the state will attend fun, informative and free educational events at Duquesne University, Penn State University, King’s College and Villanova University to learn more about the accounting profession and pursuing a degree in accounting.
