Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship Recipient Adama Kandeh has a unique story explaining his intense desire to become a CPA. It’s a passion combined with a tenacious spirit that drives him to double major in accounting and finance at the University of Washington (UW). Read it all here.

Today we're introducing you to one of Washington's most promising, up-and-coming CPAs: Rigoberto "Rigo" Garcia. An active student member, Washington CPA Foundation scholarship recipient, and Tacoma Chapter member, the WSCPA is proud to count Rigo among its members.

With many graduates starting at firms this fall, I wanted to put together some quick tips to make sure you have a smooth transition at your new gig. Here’s what you can do to ensure that you are welcomed into the fold and make the most of your new professional experience.

AICPA and NAF announced the launch of a high school program aimed at increasing and diversifying the pipeline of talented students who enter the accounting profession. The program will teach students technical accounting and finance skills, as well as soft skills like leadership, communication, and time management

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April, adding just 160,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This was below what most analysts had expected. The BLS also noted that job gains for February and Marchwere 19,000 less than previously reported. Taking the adjustments into account, employers have added 769,000 positions since the start of the year, for an average of 192,000 jobs per month in 2016. That compares to 205,000 jobs per month, on average, at this time last year.