AAA offers session on teaching as alternate career path.

As the AICPA has previously reported, there is a shortage of accounting faculty and doctoral professors at U.S. colleges and universities. As part of its outreach efforts, the American Accounting Association is offering a special educational session for accounting professionals considering teaching as an alternate career path. The session will take place on Aug. 4, prior to the AAA's Annual Meeting on Aug. 5-8 in Chicago.

Accounting professionals with practical experience, but limited or no teaching experience in a university setting, have the opportunity to learn more about moving toward a full-time career in education. The full-day session consists of Orientation for Aspiring Profession-Centered Faculty and Teaching Tips from Master Teachers.

The registration fee for...