October 2025

TECHNOLOGY

AI-powered hacking in accounting: ‘No one is safe’

Artificial intelligence is producing scary good cyberattacks, but CPAs can take steps to lower their risk of being a victim.

FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Why accountants need to master the art of reading the room

Discover and develop a powerful skill for stronger client relationships and business growth.

TECHNOLOGY

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.

TECHNOLOGY

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.

AUDITING & FINANCIAL REPORTING

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.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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.

FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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.

COLUMNS

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility

CPAs who provide Service and Organization Control (SOC) examinations warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.