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SAS 149 is Coming: What Audit Teams Need to Know
August 18, 2026
The standard is effective for audits of group financial statements for periods ending on or after Dec. 15, 2026. Find out how it changes group audits and how you can prepare, from the Journal of Accountancy.
Average Cost of Data Breaches is Up 12% This Year
August 13, 2026
Increasing weaponization of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals accounts for much of the increase, notes CFO.com.
CPA Licensure Pathway Signed into Law
July 13, 2026
Gov. Kehoe has signed SB 1233 into law. Effective Aug. 28, 2026, Missouri will offer an additional pathway to CPA licensure allowing a bachelor’s degree with required accounting coursework, two years of experience, and passage of the CPA exam. The law also includes changes to preserve practice mobility for out-of-state CPAs. Watch for further updates as the rule details are finalized.
Four Tips for Building a Strong Finance AI Bench
June 03, 2026
With AI initiatives succeeding only about half the time, find out what differentiates high-performing finance teams, according to Gartner research and reported by CFO Dive.
How to Monitor a Firm’s System of Quality Management
May 18, 2026
Explore resources and examples that explain how small firms can carry out monitoring procedures and document results under SQMS No. 1, from the Journal of Accountancy.
Why Q2 ‘Rest’ is Your Firm’s Biggest Growth Barrier
May 04, 2026
The second quarter is the quarter your firm was built to grow in. Every year you treat it as a recovery period after tax season is a year you gave away the growth on purpose, according to an article from CPA Practice Advisor.
The Only Covenant That Counts
April 03, 2026
Underneath private credit’s complexity and opacity, the only reality that matters is the cold mechanics of cash, says a writer for CFO.com.
Elder Fraud Rises as Scammers Use AI
April 01, 2026
Learn how CPAs can help protect the elderly against the growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered scams using deepfakes and voice cloning, as explained by the Journal of Accountancy.
6 Practical Ways to Reduce Invoicing Costs
February 04, 2026
Finance leaders who view billing costs as a cash flow management lever perform better, notes CFO.com.
Accounting in 2026: The Year Ahead in Numbers
January 02, 2026
With the new year upon us, it's worth thinking about what 2026 will bring. Accounting Today surveyed accounting firms about their expectations, including anticipated growth, hiring plans, how they think tax season will play out and much more.
Filing Season Quick Guide for Tax Year 2025
January 01, 2026
The Journal of Accountancy has compiled a brief reference guide for tax year 2025.
Top Apps for Accountants in 2025
October 03, 2025
Learn about the favorite apps used by accounting technology leaders, compiled by Accounting Today.
IRS Removes Associated Property Rule in Final Interest Capitalization Regulations
October 01, 2025
The IRS has issued final regulations (T.D. 10034) that remove the associated property rule and similar rules regarding interest capitalization requirements for improvements constituting designated property. The regulations also modify the definition of “improvement," notes the Journal of Accountancy.
Happy 40th Birthday, Excel — CFOs Reflect on its Lasting Role in Finance
September 30, 2025
Four decades after its debut, finance chiefs say Excel’s consistency, flexibility and shared language keep it central to corporate finance even as AI reshapes the tech stack, notes CFO.com.
5 Ways for CFOs to Address the Accounting Talent Shortage
June 10, 2025
The accountant shortage isn’t going away, but CFOs can change how they compete for talent, notes this article from CFO.com.
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Parts of Missouri
June 09, 2025
The IRS has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that began on March 14, 2025. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Real-Life Ways Accountants are Using AI
June 02, 2025
From mail automation to technical memos to data analysis and marketing, CPAs are transforming their work processes, notes the Journal of Accountancy.
AICPA Warns Against Contingent Fee Provision in Tax Bill
May 21, 2025
The AICPA outlined its concerns to Congress about provisions in the tax bill that could hurt the accounting profession, including a section that allows long-debated contingent fees that it described as “an open invitation to unscrupulous tax preparers," notes the Journal of Accountancy.
Why CFOs are Already Data Leaders and Perfectly Positioned for AI
May 20, 2025
While artificial intelligence may be new to many industries, data governance has been quietly led by finance departments for years, notes a CFO.com article.
Accounting and Tax Tech Readers' Choice Awards
May 09, 2025
Now in their 21st year, these rankings from CPA Practice Advisors allow tax and accounting professionals from various specialties to identify the technologies they have found to be essential to their practice, including performing client service functions, staff management, collaboration, resource management, payroll, communications, or other tasks.