AICPA launches Young CPA Network to provide tools, resources for new professionals.

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The AICPA has launched the Young CPA Network in an effort to address the needs of and support for young professionals. This initiative was spearheaded by AICPA Chair Leslie Murphy to connect to and inspire the profession's future leaders.

"This is a great time to be starting out as a CPA," says Murphy. "Like never before, businesses are looking for people who have the unique combination of education, objectivity and financial insight that distinguishes our profession. Young CPAs are in a great position to make a real difference in business as well as in the work of the profession."

The demands placed on young professionals make it difficult for them to identify and access the resources of their professional associations. The Young CPA Network is designed to provide a place where young CPAs can go to find information and resources geared toward their needs.

"The Young CPA Network will help CPAs 35 years of age or less become more engaged in the profession and help them connect to resources and tools to enrich and support their careers," says Murphy. The Network includes a monthly e-newsletter, The Edge, as well as a dedicated Web site (www.aicpa.org/YoungCPANetwork).

On the Web site, young CPAs can find tools and resources to help them map out...