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Crowe, a leading public accounting and consulting firm, announced that it has launched a new shared ownership program, CroweONE ("Crowe: Our Next Era"), designed to give all eligible employees a stake in the firm's continued growth and value creation. The broad-based employee ownership program was developed in collaboration with KKR, a leading global investment firm, following the August 2026 close of KKR's equity investment in Crowe. CroweONE marks an early milestone in the strategic partnership between the two firms and their joint focus on investing in Crowe's people.

Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas are reminding Connecticut voters that a 14-day period of in-person early voting for the 2026 General Election begins today—Monday, October 19, 2026—and is available every single day through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

At first glance, Richie Sater, CPA, had no business solving a problem that had stumped mathematicians for four decades.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced Tax Professional Awareness Week, taking place the week of October 19th, which will feature webinars and practical tools to help tax professionals prepare for the upcoming filing season, support accurate tax return preparations and protect taxpayer information.

The Internal Revenue Service has already begun issuing refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers who benefited from the adoption tax credit carryforward and expects the refund process for most eligible taxpayers to be complete by the end of the year.

Most CFOs are deepening their AI management role, but nearly all still spend a large chunk of their day monitoring AI outputs, a new Datarails survey finds.

The AICPA recommended that the IRS modify Form 8050, Direct Deposit of Tax Exempt or Government Entity Tax Refund, to indicate that the form is not included in copies of a return made available for public inspection.

The American Institute of CPAs has issued a new practice aid for auditors that provides a framework for understanding how artificial intelligence affects the financial statement audit in two key areas: when an organization uses AI in its financial reporting or controls, and when auditors use AI-related technology in performing the audit.

As private equity continues to change the profession, firms are rethinking what career progression looks like. But what does this mean for employees, and how can firms keep attracting and retaining talent?

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) seeks comment on an exposure draft for the proposed Valuation Performance Framework (VPF). Valuation professionals and other stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on whether the proposed provisions appropriately address current practice needs and whether additional guidance would be beneficial.

At the same time, a significant subset of business leaders acknowledge they pretend to know more about the technology than they actually do.

A few years before retirement expert Oscar Vives was born, Hollywood debuted an enduring classic that predicted the rise of artificial intelligence.

Goldblatt Bokoff LLC celebrated its centennial on September 17, 2026 with a special anniversary gathering at Preston Ridge Vineyard in Preston. Approximately 150 clients, colleagues, family members, friends, community members, and business leaders came together to commemorate the firm’s history, recognize those who have helped shape its legacy, and look ahead to its next century.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the role everyone can play in protecting personal, financial and tax information from identity thieves and scammers. For taxpayers, tax professionals and organizations across the tax community, that starts with everyday actions that help strengthen online security.

Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has released its 2027 Salary Guide, featuring projected salaries for hundreds of positions across 7 professional fields, along with compensation trends and hiring insights. The salary ranges reflect base salaries for new hires across all levels of experience.

Finance departments and firms can use an accountant developed self-evaluation tool to identify gaps and strengthen cybersecurity fundamentals.

The PCAOB on Wednesday shared updated agendas for standard setting, research, and rulemaking projects.

The Senate unanimously approved the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act on Wednesday, advancing a bipartisan package of taxpayer-focused reforms that the AICPA called a “significant achievement” for taxpayers and tax professionals.

An audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) concluded that the IRS’s chatbot and live chat applications used by the Automated Collection System (ACS) lacked performance measures, reliable data, and adequate performance.

With gas prices on Connecticut residents’ minds, Republicans on Wednesday called on Gov. Ned Lamont and General Assembly Democrats to suspend the state’s gasoline and diesel fuel taxes through the end of the year.