150 Hours from Two Perspectives with Marlene Alexander & Crystal Cooke - Balancing the Future Ep. 15

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Join host Christopher Mitchell as he speaks with two experts about the much-debated 150 credit hour requirement for CPA licensure. Marlene Alexander and Crystal Cooke each share their unique perspectives on the issue, covering topics like the regulation’s history and origin, why it has served the profession, if it still serves in this capacity, and what a change would require. Compare insights surrounding this controversial topic and learn new perspectives about reframing the criteria and its implications.

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00:00:00 Introduction and CPA Requirements
00:01:29 Marlene's Career Insights and Diversity Challenges
00:04:28 Did the additional education requirement for CPAs achieve the intended benefit of setting them apart as specialists in the field?
00:12:29 How do you feel about the government's role in controlling CPA certification and the varying state requirements?
00:17:12 Who has more say in the process of determining the required hours for CPA certification, the government or public accounting firms?
00:23:40 Barriers and DEI Critique
00:45:07 Diversity and Inclusion Efforts by AICPA
00:59:59 Addressing Talent Shortage and Pipeline Strategies
01:14:01 Navigating Challenges and Career Ownership
01:21:59 Embracing Growth and Unity in DEI

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