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A niche technology issue just two years ago, AI is now a core category of enterprise risk.

New research from the CFO Alliance and Diligent Institute shows mid-market finance leaders are entering 2026 focused on credibility, transaction discipline and people strategy.

The majority of accountants are comfortable with technology taking over jobs previously done by people, according to a new report.

CFOs around the world have numerous competing priorities as they continue to add strategy-related responsibilities, according to a new survey that also shows finance chiefs benefitting from new technology tools.

While 70 percent of surveyed Connecticut manufacturers were profitable in 2024, nearly all saw the cost of business go up due to a variety of factors. Nearly two in three businesses though (66%) reported that the Trump administration’s tariff policies are negatively impacting them, according to a recent report issued by the state’s largest business organization.

Knowledge and skills gaps are the top barriers to progressing certain strategies related to cybersecurity concerns, a new global report shows.

The accounting profession now lives in a world awash in software solutions, ranging from your typical everything-but-the-kitchen-sink suites to the best of breed in handling one very specific process, and everything in-between.

Wire transfer fraud, typically perpetrated via business email compromise, is a known risk to all types of businesses, including CPA firms. When a CPA firm handles client money, additional risk ensues.

Younger employees are moving through careers faster than other generations, and they face a scarcity of entry-level roles.

Younger employees are moving through careers faster than other generations, and they face a scarcity of entry-level roles.

An overwhelming majority of companies are spending more on information technology (IT) year over year, but many of those companies aren’t aware that they’re in the majority.

MyCTSavings is a state-sponsored retirement savings program, for employers with 5 or more full- and/or part-time employees that do not offer a retirement plan. When businesses enroll, their employees can save for retirement through payroll contributions into a Roth IRA. The program is free to businesses, and more than 50 payroll companies work with MyCTSavings to provide payroll integration with your existing payroll process.

Cyber incidents are continuing their upward trajectory in 2025, and in this environment, CPA firms are particularly vulnerable to an attack.

As finance teams and clients alike weigh new tech tools, leaders emphasize the need for clear and concise communication, among other skills.

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

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

The House passed the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The bill extends many of the expiring provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97. It also addresses other tax priorities of the Trump administration, including providing deductions to eliminate income taxes on certain tips and overtime pay.

Completing the monthly or quarterly close activities can be lengthy and cumbersome. Many steps are repetitive and manual, which leads to inefficiencies making it difficult to close the books in a timely manner. The good news is there have been significant technology advancements enabling organizations to shorten the financial close cycle while enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Various technological solutions can streamline financial close operations while maintaining financial information integrity. There are specific actions you can take to move forward in terms of people, process, and technology to create efficiencies, reduce cost, and improve employee morale all while maintaining proper controls.

If you possess the skill, smarts, and persistence to become a licensed CPA, that should be something to celebrate and declare in your business dealings.

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.