The North Carolina Association of CPAs is committed to addressing the dwindling pipeline of accounting professionals through a strategic, multi-year roadmap primarily focused on four areas. Our initiative builds on established programs and the broader AICPA Pipeline Acceleration Plan, and concentrates resources on: 

• High School and College Strategies
  Seed early interest in accounting by illustrating the variety of career opportunities within accounting. 
• Addressing Firm Culture and Business Model Challenges
  Evolve the way of doing business to reflect a changing landscape in the profession, which intertwines with the Association’s efforts on another strategic front (firm transformation). 
• NC CPA Foundation and Scholarships
  Continue our efforts to reduce the financial barrier for all aspiring CPAs and accountants to enter the profession.  
• Accounting Workforce Development
  Strengthen the talent pipeline by highlighting core competencies for accounting professionals and supporting stakeholder efforts to explore alternative pathways to CPA licensure.