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A Complete Guide to the CPA Exam
August 09, 2026
Download this ebook to unpack everything you need to know about the CPA Exam in 2026. Get your copy and make a personalized plan to confidently begin your prep.
Unlock Over 4,600 Hours of Accounting Capacity
August 08, 2026
In this downloadable guide, discover how a top 20 CPA firm transformed assurance with SuraLink.
IRS Expands Online Business Tax Account Capabilities
August 06, 2026
On Aug. 6, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service announced new and expanded features for Business Tax Account (BTA) users, giving eligible businesses and organizations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal tax account information online.
The Capability Accountants Need to Build Career Resilience
August 06, 2026
As technology, regulation and client expectations evolve, intellectual curiosity helps accountants solve new problems, adapt faster and build long-term career resilience.
5 Mistakes Companies Make on AI Policy
August 05, 2026
From not having an AI policy or not sharing it with employees to incomplete or ambiguous accountability structures, there are basic mistakes business leaders should avoid.
How to Stop your Accountants and Bookkeepers from Quitting
August 04, 2026
Stay interviews' are a proactive approach that addresses potential problems before they escalate into reasons for departure.
Interview Questions That Give Candidates the Edge
August 03, 2026
The most successful job candidates ask about the problem the company is trying to solve by hiring for this position.
Clarity, Consistency, and Commitment: The CPA Exam Formula That Never Fails
August 02, 2026
The CPA exam is hard. There’s no way around it, but hard doesn’t mean impossible.
AI Won’t Solve the Talent Problem on Its Own — Why Hiring Discipline Still Matters
August 01, 2026
Accounting firms are investing heavily in AI as a way to manage ongoing talent shortages. Automation is helping reduce pressure on teams, speed up routine work, and improve efficiency across compliance and advisory. But there’s a risk in how the conversation is evolving.
Beyond Technical Excellence: Why Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety Matter for Today's CPA
August 01, 2026
When emotional intelligence and psychological safety work together, they create stronger organizations, improve decision-making and reduce organizational risk.
Help Preserve Oak Hill and Save on Your Virginia Income Taxes
August 01, 2026
In November of 2025, Oak Hill, a 1,200-acre property housing the Loudoun home of President James Monroe, was donated in a part-sale/part-gift to The Conservation Fund. Prior to the transfer, the property was held privately by the same family for seven decades.
Take 5: Simple Ways to Protect Your Retirement Savings
August 01, 2026
Retirement accounts are attractive targets for cybercriminals. These five simple habits can dramatically reduce your risk.
Virginia's 2026–2028 Budget: What CPAs Need to Know About the Tax Provisions in HB 30
August 01, 2026
Virginia's newly enacted biennial budget brings a mix of permanent tax relief, targeted new deductions, and structural changes that practitioners should build into client planning now.
A CPA Playbook to Help Prevent Disaster Fraud
July 31, 2026
Clients frequently turn to trusted advisers for guidance during difficult moments, and accountants can play a critical role in helping individuals and businesses recognize fraud red flags and avoid becoming victims.
What AI Agents Actually Mean for CPA Firms and Why That Distinction Matters
July 31, 2026
Most AI tools available to firms today are sophisticated question-answerers: you ask, they respond, and the work of applying that answer is still yours.
CPA Firm Purchase Agreement: The 5 Essentials
July 30, 2026
If you are buying or selling a CPA firm, your purchase agreement should cover these five essential deal terms accurately, completely, and simply.
Why Small Business Clients Keep Getting Depreciation Wrong
July 30, 2026
Fixed asset management isn't exciting but it's easy to get wrong. That makes it an under-served advisory opportunity.
Don't Ignore These 7 Form 900 Red Flags
July 29, 2026
A difference in wording is not necessarily a problem. Yet at the same time, a material change in purpose or activity may be.
Virginia Pay Transparency Law Now in Effect
July 29, 2026
As of July 1, 2026, a new pay transparency law is in effect in the Commonwealth requiring employers to disclose wage or salary ranges in job postings.
IRS Simplifies Penalty Relief, Introduces Automatic Process for Eligible Taxpayers
July 28, 2026
The IRS has implemented a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance.