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Just 46% of employees rate their mental health at work as “very good” or better
October 02, 2024
Managers and workers have differing views of mental health in the workplace.
CFO succession planning: Tips for exiting your company the right way
October 01, 2024
Three C-suite executives offer advice on how to seamlessly transition chief financial officer duties to a successor.
CPA licensure update: Uniform Accountancy Act changes proposed
September 30, 2024
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) are seeking input on proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) that would pave the way for states to adopt an additional pathway for CPA licensure.
Independent Office of Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office launches ‘Corporate Group Mailbox’ pilot for large business taxpayers with multiple representatives
September 30, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service’s Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS’ ongoing transformation efforts to expand online tools and improve user experiences.
How firms count on happiness to shape culture
September 23, 2024
To celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work, AccountingWEB spoke to firms to find out what they do to keep their employees cheerful.
Data privacy and FP&A are top concerns for finance chiefs
September 20, 2024
Data privacy and FP&A top CFOs’ priorities for the coming year, according to a new survey report from Protiviti.
Video Replay for CTCPA Town Hall Meeting: An ESG/Sustainability Update - September 18, 2024
September 19, 2024
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a business requirement – yet so many companies are still dragging their feet. Immediate Past CTCPA Chair Timothy Hedley, PhD, CPA, CFF, CFE, a Fordham University adjunct professor responsible for the college’s ESG literacy programs and initiatives, joins us to share why companies need to care about ESG.
Regulating AI: The digital can of worms is open
September 18, 2024
The new EU Artificial Intelligence Act raises many questions and should put AI on every business’s agenda sooner rather than later.
Setting workable AI policies for your team
September 17, 2024
With IT security and data protection being such important factors, accountants and bookkeepers need to ensure they have considered how they set rules and guidelines for themselves and their teams.
More organizations are turning to AI in the finance function
September 16, 2024
Adoption of finance AI — artificial intelligence that aids in the finance function — is on the rise.
Use of Standard Terms and Conditions Can Help Build Engagement Letter Consistency
September 16, 2024
Imagine that a claim has been brought against your firm and you are sitting on the witness stand defending the firm's services. Your confidence is bolstered by detailed engagement letters used for each service that was delivered to the client by the firm. Yet doubt creeps into your mind as you remember your client's comments.
65% of CFOs are under pressure to accelerate ROI from tech investments
September 12, 2024
Leadership’s patience around getting returns on technology investments is thinning, according to new data from IBM.
AICPA and NASBA Seek Input on Proposed Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure
September 11, 2024
In a joint effort to support the next generation of accountants while maintaining accounting’s rigorous public protection mandate, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have proposed an initiative aimed at helping Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates meet initial licensure requirements. The CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway would provide an additional option for candidates to demonstrate their professional and technical skills after earning a bachelor’s degree and meeting their state’s requirements for accounting and business courses.
Decline in economic and organizational optimism among CPA leaders
September 04, 2024
CPA leaders' optimism about the U.S. economy and their own organizations has trended downward in a quarterly survey since hitting peaks in the second quarter of 2021. While there have been rebounds, recent survey results reveal another decline in optimism for both.
3 trends reshaping CFO recruitment
September 03, 2024
Finance leaders looking to position themselves for success in today’s job market should understand and adapt to these hiring trends.
Sustainable services: CPAs positioned for burst in opportunities
September 03, 2024
At first glance, it might appear that the growing number of regulations related to sustainability will affect only the largest CPA firms.
FinCEN final rule lessens impact on small registered investment advisers
August 30, 2024
Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that brings certain investment advisers within the standards of FinCEN's anti-money-laundering and countering-the-financing-of-terrorism (AML/CFT) programs.
78% of business leaders expect ROI on generative AI investments in 1 to 3 years
August 28, 2024
As the cost-benefits of generative AI for businesses come into question, new data from KPMG suggest the largest companies have a timeline to ROI.
IRS reminder: Employer educational assistance programs can still be used to help pay off workers’ student loans through Dec. 31, 2025
August 28, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a reminder that employers who offer educational assistance programs can also use them to help pay for their employees’ student loan obligations through Dec. 31, 2025.
The role of managing age diversity in the workplace
August 28, 2024
Organisations should consider addressing management practices and age-inclusion policies to retain talent across generations.