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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.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

How CFOs can negotiate employee benefit costs

April 08, 2025

Use these tips to help guide communication toward successful renewals.

  • business and industry

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?“

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

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.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

How AI is changing cybersecurity for better or worse

March 25, 2025

CFOs looking to bolster cybersecurity at their firms need to have a thorough understanding of both the benefits and disadvantages of artificial intelligence.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

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.

  • business and industry
  • coronavirus
  • practice management
  • federal tax

The ROI of generative AI: It’s growing rapidly, CFOs say

March 21, 2025

Positivity around generative artificial intelligence (AI) has exponentially risen among CFOs at large companies over the last year, but reliance on human involvement remains crucial to success, according to a recent survey.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

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.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

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.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • pipeline

Lawmakers reintroduce R&D expensing bill

March 12, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation to allow immediate expensing of research and development costs, all the way back to 2022 when the tax break expired.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

Less than a third of companies follow AI adoption best practices

March 12, 2025

However, larger companies with over $500 million in annual revenue are significantly more likely, according to McKinsey’s latest report.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

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.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

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.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Legislators Look To Ban Workplace Non-Disclosure Agreements

March 10, 2025

Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Matt Blumenthal have reintroduced legislation this year to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in Connecticut workplaces.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - state

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 and industry
  • personal financial planning
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

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.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

With accounting profession facing staffing ‘crisis,’ lawmakers debate creating new pathways to earn CPA certification

February 26, 2025

The state legislature’s General Law Committee will conduct a public hearing Wednesday to consider a bill that would offer more flexibility for state residents to become a certified public accountant.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management
  • advocacy - state
  • press room
  • pipeline

77% of CFOs plan to ratchet up tech spending this year

February 24, 2025

Budget hikes for technology are far higher than those for other key expense categories.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

AI success starts with people, not tech

February 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence is shaking up the accounting world, but the firms thriving in this new era aren’t just embracing technology, they’re making sure their people are on board first.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Employees to leaders: More training needed in AI

February 24, 2025

86% of C-suite leaders plan to increase investment in generative AI technology this year, but the majority of employees feel unprepared for technological changes, a new survey report said.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity