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Agentic AI is handling more finance work — but can CFOs trust it?
February 09, 2026
By definition, agentic artificial intelligence can execute complex tasks with little to no human oversight.
Which parts of the ‘big beautiful bill’ will go into effect in 2026?
February 09, 2026
A number of provisions in President Donald Trump’s blockbuster bill to enact his second-term agenda will go into effect throughout the year.
An Essential Checklist for Implementing IT Controls
February 08, 2026
In today’s digital-first business environment, trust extends far beyond financial statements. Organizations must now safeguard the systems, data, and technologies that power operations, protect sensitive information, and sustain stakeholder confidence.
Preparing people, not systems, is the real AI advantage
February 06, 2026
Companies can’t continue training people for a world we’re leaving behind, but as artificial intelligence (AI) further takes hold, companies also can’t afford to leave people behind.
Department of Education notice clarifies ‘professional’ degree definition
February 02, 2026
A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) clarified the Department of Education’s proposed definition of professional degrees for the purposes of graduate student loan limits.
Profession Ready Initiative targets gaps in early-career CPA readiness
February 02, 2026
The AICPA on Monday launched the Profession Ready Initiative, a research-backed project focused on identifying and helping to develop the evolving set of skills that emerging and early-career CPAs need for success in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.
So you want to be a sports CFO?
January 30, 2026
Former professional athletes, business owners and CFOs working in sports talk through the realities of working in this highly coveted and rapidly changing industry.
Ways managers can deal with their team’s stress
January 26, 2026
Managers should lead by example in creating a low-stress environment and be prepared to proactively support employees who are experiencing destructive pressure.
ACCA survey finds accountants expect shift to flexible career paths
January 21, 2026
The survey found that 51% of respondents expect flexible career paths to replace traditional linear progression.
Fraud and technology: How to handle the double-edged sword
January 21, 2026
A report on the challenges facing audit committees as they convene during busy season placed technology disruption and AI integration risks atop a list of risks standing between organizations and their financial targets in 2026.
U.S. Accounting Undergraduate Enrollment Rises for Third Straight Year
January 20, 2026
Accounting undergraduate enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities rose for the third consecutive year in fall 2025, outpacing growth overall for undergraduate institutions, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Why 2026 will reward CFOs who say ‘yes’
January 20, 2026
The CFOs who will thrive over the next few years won’t be the most cautious ones, but rather those willing to say yes.
Year-end jobs report: Layoffs shot up, hiring plans are modest
January 15, 2026
The number of jobs displaced by AI, along with federal government cuts, skyrocketed last year.
2026 Federal Unemployment Tax Hike Avoided
January 14, 2026
Connecticut employers will not face a federal unemployment tax increase in 2026.
Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value
January 14, 2026
Organisations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.
CFOs signal crucial role that technology will play in 2026
January 13, 2026
On paper, confidence appears to be rising among CFOs at large North American companies. Beyond the paper trail, that confidence appears to be buoyed by belief in the transformative power of technology.
Connecticut CPA Magazine Excerpt – Finance Transformation: Organizational Design Strategies to Streamline the Financial Close
January 13, 2026
The financial close process is a cornerstone of organizational performance, yet it remains one of the most resource-intensive and error-prone activities. While technology and process optimization have been widely adopted to accelerate close cycles, the human element – how teams are organized and deployed – often determines success.
7 finance trends CFOs can’t ignore in 2026
January 08, 2026
Finance chiefs are entering the year facing new pressures around talent, tax policy, capital allocation and risk.
USPS Postmark Rule Could Impact Timely Filing of Mailed Documents
December 30, 2025
Under a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule effective December 24, 2025, the USPS has clarified that a machine-applied postmark indicates the date the item is first processed by USPS using an automated sorting machine, which may be later than the day it was received by the post office. That means a document received by the post office on time could end up with a postmark dated after the deadline.
IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents
December 29, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments.