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June 2025 - Journal of Accountancy
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- June 2025


Real-life ways accountants are using AI
From mail automation to technical memos to data analysis and marketing, CPAs are transforming their work processes.

Agentic AI poised to change the way CPAs work
Find out what the next leap in the evolution of artificial intelligence is and how it may affect the way accountants do their job.

How employers can hire the best accounting students
College campuses remain the most fertile ground for finding future accountants. Here are tips for cultivating relationships and landing talent.

How finance leaders are countering tariff volatility
Companies are creating plans for multiple scenarios as the US administration’s import tariffs swing widely and abruptly.
Strong feelings on limiting the use of CPA
AICPA’s Susan Coffey shares feedback on her recent article about employers asking partners and employees to remove “CPA” from their public profiles. The responses confirm this is an issue that some are grappling with.
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