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  • Is Gen Z Using FMLA as a New Form of Quiet Quitting?

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 28, 2025
    As Gen Z reshaped workplace norms, a new trend is emerging that some experts say is replacing “quiet quitting”: the strategic use of FMLA leave. Younger workers are increasingly leveraging the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to step away from roles that leave them feeling disengaged or burned out. 

  • Why Cover Letters Still Count—Even When They’re Optional

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 27, 2025
    In today’s job market, cover letters have begun to seem outdated or even unnecessary—especially when many companies no longer require them. According to Harvard Business Review, submitting a thoughtful, personalized cover letter can still give you a competitive edge. 

  • New York Senate Introduces Bill Creating Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Mar 26, 2025
    On March 26, a bill was introduced in the New York State Senate to create an additional path to CPA licensure that would require a bachelor's degree, the passage of a CPA exam and two years of professional experience.

  • Homeownership Stalls for Gen Z and Millennials Amid Soaring Costs

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 25, 2025
    The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many young Americans. In 2024, just 26.1% of Gen Z adults owned homes—virtually unchanged from previous years. Millennials fared only slightly better—their homeownership rate of 54.9 percent showed no real growth from 2023. 

  • Five Ways Gen Z’s Work Ethic Can Help Your Business Thrive

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 21, 2025
    Gen Z is quickly becoming a major force in the workforce, bringing a mindset that values feedback, flexibility and authenticity. By 2030, Gen Z will make up 30% of the U.S. workforce, and their approach to work offers valuable lessons for small business success. 

  • North Carolina Proposes New CPA Licensure Pathway to Combat Talent Shortage

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 20, 2025

    North Carolina is joining the growing list of states looking to ease the CPA shortage by modernizing the path to licensure. A newly introduced bill, the Accounting Workforce Development Act (SB321), aims to offer CPA candidates an alternative route: a bachelor’s degree in accounting, two years of relevant work experience and successful completion of the CPA exam. 

  • State CPA Leaders Tackle Misconceptions About 150-Hour Requirement

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 19, 2025

    Leaders from the six largest CPA societies have stepped up to clarify misconceptions about proposed changes to CPA licensure requirements. In a coauthored article, they addressed confusion surrounding the 150-credit rule, which has become a focal point in the profession’s ongoing efforts to combat the accountant shortage. 

  • Why Generational Labels May Be Hurting Young Workers

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 17, 2025
    Generational labels like “Gen Z” are often used to simplify workplace trends, but they can do more harm than good. 

    Instead of offering insight, these labels can fuel stereotypes that ignore the diversity and complexity within each age group.

  • Remote Accounting Jobs Dwindle as Firms Push for Office Return

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 14, 2025
    The availability of remote accounting jobs is rapidly shrinking as more employers enforce in-office work policies. Only 0.85 percent of accounting job listings on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn offer fully remote positions, while a staggering 70.61percent require employees to be on-site.

  • How Gen Z Is Revolutionizing the Future of Banking

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Mar 13, 2025
    Gen Z is reshaping the banking industry with its demand for transparency, accessible and digital-first experiences. Unlike previous generations who viewed banking as a long-term relationship, Gen Z is more skeptical of traditional institutions, largely due to growing up in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
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