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October 2025 - Journal of Accountancy
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- October 2025
Building a better firm: How to pick the proper technology
Automation and other technologies are essential for business model modernization. Experts offer tips on choosing the right tech.
Why accountants need to master the art of reading the room
Discover and develop a powerful skill for stronger client relationships and business growth.
How BI and analytics enhance management accountants’ partnering role
Business intelligence and analytics tools are no longer optional to deliver real-time insights and support agile business decisions.
AI-driven spreadsheet tools — what CPAs need to know
Emerging AI-enabled, automated data management tools such as Paradigm have the potential to challenge Excel’s current market dominance.
Right-size your quality management documentation for SQMS No. 1
Optimize quality management documentation for SQMS No. 1. Check out these practical tips to keep documentation appropriate and comprehensive, yet right-sized. Remember, the QM deadline is Dec. 15.
Navigating outside investors: Safeguarding ethics and independence in evolving practice structures
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) is updating guidance for firms navigating private-equity investments and alternative practice structures. Find out more in this JofA article.
CPA firm funding — no one right answer
From tech investments to partner buyouts and private equity, CPA firms are evaluating capital needs in a changing environment. Explore the latest trends in CPA firm funding.
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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season
As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
