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Riding the age wave: CPA profession prepares for the changing tide.

Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio)

| September 01, 2007 | Scher, Kim | COPYRIGHT 2007 Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The transformation is coming. It has been called the Age Wave, the Pig in the Python and the Gray Dawn. By any name, the aging of America is a mega trend that will have a profound impact on all aspects of society--including the CPA profession.

Consider these statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. The leading edge of the Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) turns 60 this year. Currently, about 34.9 million U.S. citizens are age 65 or older. By 2030, that number is expected to double to 70 million.

Among members of The Ohio Society of CPAs, nearly 30% are retired or will be retiring within the next 15 years. What are the implications, opportunities, ...

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