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Academic Integrity Under Threat: Why CPAs Must Care

Author: Becky Goessel, CPA, CGMA This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report As an accounting professor working with future CPAs, I have observed a growing concern regarding academic integrity. Ensuring honesty and ethical conduct in academic settings is critical to preparing students for the professional responsibilities they will …

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From Numbers to Notes: An Accountant’s Path into the Music Industry

Author: Jennifer Walleman This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report Accounting can open doors far beyond the traditional path. Ashley Devasia is proof of that. Now an Accounting Manager at Universal Music Group, Devasia has carved out a career in the global music industry — all while living in …

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Beyond the Norm: How One Firm Is Redefining the Workweek

Author:  Jennifer Walleman This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report As a specialty boutique practice, Davis & Company CPAs provides assurance, information return preparation, and consulting services to niche industries, nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and homeowner associations. In 2018, Davis transitioned the firm to fully remote operations. …

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ASB Issues New Exposure Draft on Fraud

Author:  Jaclyn Veno, CPA This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report Fraud has always been one of the hottest topics in auditing. This summer, the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) released an exposure draft clarifying the auditor’s role in fraud. The proposed Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS), titled “The …

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Career Opportunity: Director of Finance and Facilities – St. Philip’s Church

St. Philip’s Church142 Church StreetCharleston, SC 29401 Director of Finance and Facilities SUMMARY St. Philip’s Church in Charleston, South Carolina, together with its ministry subsidiary St. Philip’s Academy, LLC—a Classical Christian School—seeks a Director of Finance and Facilities to steward and strengthen the financial health of a vibrant, historic, and growing parish. Founded in 1680, …

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From Intern to Manager: A Creative Path to CPA Success

Author: Jennifer Walleman This article originally appeared in the Fall 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report Her determination paid off: by the time she graduated in 2020, she had already built a strong foundation at the firm. She transitioned into a full-time role and, in April 2025, was promoted to Manager. Today, Davison finds the …

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Career Opportunity – CPA/Tax Preparer: Hayes CPA LLC

Job Title: CPA/Tax Preparer Location: Mount Pleasant, SC About Us: At Hayes CPA LLC, we’re a small but growing accounting firm that believes great work comes from happy, balanced professionals. We take pride in providing high-quality tax and accounting services while maintaining a supportive, flexible environment where our team members can thrive both professionally and …

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State Website Streamlines Education and Workforce Resources for Employers and Jobseekers

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce This article originally appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership among a range of state and local organizations, launched the pilot of FindYourFuture.sc.gov earlier this year. The virtual platform was created to give South Carolinians …

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