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New regulations going into effect July 1 put annual and lifetime caps on federal student loans and create new guidelines for repayment.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released more details about its plan to give companies the option of reporting financials semiannually instead of quarterly.

Bringing someone new onto the team is more than just handling forms and saying hello. It's your first real opportunity to show them what it means to be part of your organization — and to lay the groundwork for their long-term success and sense of belonging.

Employees are facing rising expectations, according to a new survey, and issues with burnout are rising as well.

Larger finance departments view their return on artificial intelligence as even less impactful than smaller ones do.

Concerns about workforce and data readiness are commonly cited for artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives failing to substantially boost company bottom lines, but a recent survey of nearly 1,000 business leaders revealed an unexpected leading cause — and a lack of response to that cause.

So far, organizations are more likely to license general-purpose AI tools than compensation-specific ones to help with pay benchmarking.

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half reveals what today's professionals say matters most for early career success. According to a survey of more than 1,300 experienced workers, 36% believe new job seekers should be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of AI tools when applying to roles and 37% caution against using AI to overstate skills or experience.

The potential of AI is terrifying – but in a good way. That’s the response of mid-tier accounting firms – according to our special editorial report in association with Sage, State of the nation: AI in accountancy and bookkeeping – as the new technology is adopted at speed across the profession.

But full-scale “cultural integration” is likely to take much longer, according to a survey by consulting firm RGP.

Fewer than one in four employees are confident their current job is safe, according to a global survey. Worker engagement is tied to development opportunities, which are inconsistent across age groups.

Fortune Magazine unveiled its "100 Best Companies to Work For" on April 1, and five accounting firms with a Connecticut presence made the list: Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, and BDO USA. All five of those firms made Fortune‘s top 100 companies ranking last year as well.

Lexy Kessler admits to feelings of self-doubt when she took center stage at AICPA Council last May to be officially introduced as AICPA chair.

Far from lagging behind their larger peers, our special editorial report in association with Sage, State of the nation: AI in accountancy and bookkeeping, shows that small firms are agile enough to make the most of the AI revolution.

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes hiring, organizations are finding it more difficult — and time-consuming — to identify skilled talent. A survey from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half found that 67% of U.S. HR leaders say reviewing AI-generated applications has slowed the hiring process, with 20% reporting delays of more than 2 weeks.

Private equity can open doors, but it’s not the only way to scale. Paul Randall, managing partner at RPGCC, shares his view on investment readiness, deal pressure and why independence still works for some firms.

An agreement between professional accounting bodies in North America’s three largest countries will extend cross-border practice mobility for CPAs through the end of 2028.

Schellman is the latest large firm to execute a flip within its private-equity-driven ownership model.

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

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), in partnership with North Carolina State University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, has released a global study examining how executives perceive the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) across regions, industries, and organizational sizes. The survey, including responses from 1,735 executives across eight regions and eight industries, points to an increasingly uneven AI landscape across the enterprise: while a subset of “AI‑Transformed Entities” is capitalizing on strategic gains, most organizations lack the talent, systems, and governance capabilities required to deploy AI effectively.