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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Getting it right

Getting it right: Crafting the CPA Exam

CPA Exam questions must adhere to Blueprint topics and skill levels while avoiding words and ideas that could distract or confuse the reader. Test developers aim to assess important CPA knowledge and skills — and only that.

ETHICS
A new take on ethics and independence

A new take on ethics and independence

A recently issued international code of ethics for professional accountants emphasizes compliance with fundamental principles, independence, and application of the conceptual framework to address threats to compliance.

TAX
The pros and cons of LLCs

The pros and cons of LLCs

Here are several key characteristics CPAs need to know about limited liability companies and how they compare with other entities.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How AI is transforming the audit — and what it means for CPAs

Advancements in AI technology have brought audit automation closer to reality, but the new tools come with risks that require human attention.