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A landmark study of 1.4 million real workplace interactions with artificial intelligence reveals teachable differences between routine and sophisticated AI use that offer organizations a concrete road map for identifying and scaling high-impact AI capability.

Earning a CPA license carries significant weight in the accounting field. Beyond signaling expertise and credibility, it distinguishes you from your peers and opens the door to a wide array of career opportunities across public accounting, corporate finance, government and beyond.

Most professionals are committed to seeing the work through and won’t abandon their teammates in the middle of a sprint. But risk rises after busy season.

On April 20, 2026, the VSCPA Accounting & Auditing Advisory Committee submitted comments to the International Accounting Standards Board on its proposed amendments to IAS 28.

By 2050, CFOs will lead autonomous systems, govern AI, embed ESG and guide culture through rapid change. Explore how the CFO role is shifting from compliance to strategic, human-centered leadership.

Learn how CPAs can help protect the elderly against the growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered scams using deepfakes and voice cloning.

The nature of a CAS engagement, like any other consulting service, is determined solely by the agreement between the accountant and client. When that agreement is vague, or worse, not written down at all, accusations can fly and fingers can point.

While business leaders struggle to leverage AI to improve productivity now, many project significant gains over the next three years.

Today’s dynamic M&A landscape requires a due diligence framework that integrates advanced technologies, sharper analytics, and forward-looking insights.

Most leaders assume burnout is easy to spot. An employee checks out, performance drops, enthusiasm fades, and the warning signs become obvious. A more unsettling truth, revealed by new research, is that burnout might be most apparent in individuals who still appear highly productive.

Understanding how forensic accounting operates in criminal court can open new career paths for CPAs and strengthen their advisory role.

The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.

A common way to boost employee motivation is to provide monetary incentives linked to a firm’s goals. A different approach to motivation encourages employees to reassess their roles through the lens of purpose.

The Internal Revenue Service announced a major expansion of its Business Tax Account, making the online self-service platform available to partnerships, federal, state, and local governments, Indian tribal governments, and tax-exempt organizations.

The Treasury Department and the IRS are asking stakeholders to submit recommendations by May 29 on items that should be included in the agency’s 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) voted Dec. 19, 2026, to issue the exposure draft of Proposed Revisions Related to Alternative Practice Structures, which features updated guidelines related to independence and private-equity investments.

On April 6, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law to establish Inactive and Emeritus CPA license statuses.

While the pipeline of CPA-credentialed accounting talent is getting stronger, accounting educators are trying new approaches to attract students, motivate them to take the exam, and help them pass.

AI need not live up to the most extravagant predictions to have an impact. For many CFOs, it is this reality – more so than the risk of a market correction – that causes sleepless nights. How do we, and the finance functions we lead, keep pace, and are we doing enough with AI?

As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling.