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CFOs should push audit firms on technology, workforce quality and regulatory readiness, according to a new report from the representing body of Pennsylvania CPAs.

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has relaunched CPAMobility.org, a modernized, online resource that helps Certified Public Accountants determine where and how they can practice across state lines. Practice privilege, or CPA mobility, laws allow CPAs in good standing to serve clients in other state

Pushing the right buttons — it’s an essential skill for leaders when the clock is ticking, whether you’re directing an accounting team or a football team.

While talking on topics like AI risk and auditor accountability, she said CFOs must double down on compliance while promoting a culture that encourages whistleblowing.

Regarding the skills needed to succeed in accounting and finance roles, less-experienced employees and their managers aren’t on the same spreadsheet.

The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about a growing number of fraudulent tax schemes circulating on social media that promote the misuse of credits such as the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit. These scams have led thousands of taxpayers to file inaccurate or frivolous returns, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties.

Flexibility is driving loyalty for older workers as younger peers adopt AI, a shift CFOs must navigate across pay, policy and technology.

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that beginning on January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $16.35 per hour to $16.94 per hour.

Most workers are using tools not provided by their employers, and few see any type of internal oversight.

The Treasury Department's list of 68 jobs that are eligible for tax exemptions on tips has leaked to the media and includes occupations ranging from bartenders and food servers to entertainers, performers and digital content creators.

A draft version of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for 2026 includes boxes and codes for reporting qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation that can be deducted temporarily under the provisions of H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

While a flexible work schedule continues to be the norm, companies across the board have been requiring more days in the office with each passing month.

PwC’s campus hiring cuts show how technology is reshaping accounting and raises new questions about the profession’s future.

A new survey by the nonprofit Controllers Council aims to quantify talent concerns in corporate F&A.

Finance professionals expect to scale agentic AI within the next three years, but few employees in a new global survey are open to being managed by AI agents.

Security incidents involving shadow AI accounted for 20% of data breaches globally and were more expensive for companies to resolve.

Employers enforcing return-to-office mandates could lose talent and are less likely to retain top performers.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is sparking questions from employees and payroll departments about how to handle the various tax breaks, including on overtime pay.

Unlike robotic process automation, intelligent process automation has advanced AI that can assist with judgments previously only CPAs could handle.

It’s still an employers’ job market for now, but more employees may be getting restless in their roles, data suggests.