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Agentic AI edges closer to accounting adoption
April 22, 2025
While AI agents promise automation and efficiency, accountants remain cautious and products are still thin on the ground. Could autonomous AI be trusted to tackle routine tasks, or is the profession still waiting for the tech to mature?
Baker Tilly, Moss Adams merge to create 6th-largest US CPA firm
April 22, 2025
A merger of top-15 accounting firms Baker Tilly and Moss Adams will create the nation’s sixth-largest advisory CPA firm.
Steps to prepare for tariff volatility and a possible restructuring wave
April 22, 2025
Businesses previously buoyed by easy credit and low interest rates now face tightening liquidity, higher borrowing costs and strained supply chains.
Governor Lamont Launches Reporting Tool for Entities in Connecticut Impacted by Recent Federal Actions
April 16, 2025
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Connecticut that have been impacted by recent actions from the federal government to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions, and sectors of the economy.
AICPA backs bill that would add accounting to STEM program
April 15, 2025
A bipartisan House of Representatives bill that would add accounting to the STEM education program has strong support from the AICPA.
Employee ownership and taxes: Why firms are choosing ESOPs
April 15, 2025
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) have gained popularity among accounting firms in response to some of the profession’s biggest trends — the influx of private equity (PE), the struggle to recruit and retain staff, and the need to fund partner retirements.
54% of employees say they’re ‘quiet cracking’
April 09, 2025
The newest quiet labor trend is slowly eroding workplace productivity and is likely going unnoticed by many companies until it’s too late.
A Guide to Maximize Your CPA Firm Sale
April 01, 2025
Whether you are approaching retirement age, want to spend more time with your family, or looking to start something new, selling your CPA firm requires proper preparation. Careful consideration of timing and paying attention to details can help ensure a smooth process when you are ready to sell your CPA firm.
Should I disclose my use of gen AI to clients?
April 01, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the use of generative AI is gaining currency in the accounting profession. Not only are CPA firms integrating generative AI into administrative workflows, but a growing number of firms are investigating how deploying generative AI can help them more efficiently deliver solutions to clients. Generative AI options range from publicly available platforms to custom-built systems and include essential programs that also make use of generative AI, such as technical research software. Regardless of the platform or software, CPAs are increasingly asking, “Should we inform our clients about our use of generative AI, and if so, how?“
Accounting has a Gen Z problem. It’s time for new talent strategies
March 25, 2025
Companies can adopt practical strategies to attract younger talent to the accounting field while also introducing ways to retain current employees.
IRS Adds New Answers to Employee Retention Credit FAQs in Response to Practitioner Questions
March 25, 2025
The Employee Retention Credit FAQs have been update and answer a number of questions that practitioners have been asking.
More than half of millennials are ‘polyworking’
March 19, 2025
Many employees approaching the height of their careers still need multiple jobs to make ends meet, a new report indicates.
State Board of Accountancy Issues Clarification on Attestation Work Advertising, Peer Review Enrollment
March 19, 2025
At the March State Board of Accountancy meeting, the issue of advertising attestation services and peer review enrollment was addressed. Previously, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) prohibited CPAs from advertising attestation work unless they were enrolled in the peer review program.
Accountants must adapt or be left behind
March 12, 2025
At his session on day one of the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping, Richard Murphy reflected on how the profession has changed and how accountants need to move with the times.
Work from home v the office: Finding the balance
March 12, 2025
Gen Y employees typically see greater advantages in working in the office rather than at home, compared with their Gen Z colleagues.
Technology Modernization: Your 2025 Talent Road Map
March 11, 2025
Technology modernization isn't just another item on the corporate agenda—it ranks among the top four strategic priorities for IT leaders in 2025, according to Robert Half’s latest Demand for Skilled Talent report. That’s no doubt why 55% of technology and IT leaders cited technical debt as their primary barrier to accomplishing their goals.
AICPA seeks feedback on independence rules related to private equity
March 10, 2025
An AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) task force is seeking feedback after issuing a discussion memorandum featuring its preliminary conclusions about potential revisions to independence rules related to alternative practice structures.
KPMG Shrinking Number of Country Units in Revamp of Global Structure
March 10, 2025
The Big Four accounting firm aims to integrate many member firms, particularly smaller ones, into larger operations.
With Trump tax cuts set to expire, tax pros tell businesses not to wait to develop a succession plan
March 10, 2025
There are many reasons for a business owner to develop a succession plan. It can ensure continuity and minimize disruptions, especially in the face of an unexpected death. It also can help prepare employees for future leadership roles.
Business challenges leading to burnout for many leaders
March 07, 2025
56% of leaders report burnout because of a number of internal and external factors, a new survey reveals.