In The News: Andrew Brajcich on Accounting Pipeline Crisis

The fall issue of the Washington CPA, the official publication of the Washington Society of CPAs, features a story called “Accounting Pipeline Crisis Presents Opportunity.” The article, penned by Spokane-based CPA and financial planner Nick Fuller, delves into the current “talent pipeline crisis” in the field due the retirements of Baby Boomer CPAs and the lack of Millennial and Gen Z accounting talents to replace them despite the widespread needs of a variety of industries.

Gonzaga professor Andrew Brajcich, the Jud Regis Endowed Chair of Accounting and a past chair of the WSCPA, is cited in the piece as one of the influential leaders in the field working to overcome the talent crisis. One highlight of his work Fuller discusses is Brajcich’s leadership in expanding the amount of time applicants have to pass their licensing exams from 18 months to 36 months – the longest application window in the country.