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Employers focusing on starting salaries and workload to ease pipeline pain

Accounting graduates are seeing higher initial pay, and a majority of large firms plan to address workload issues in the next six months. These trends are welcomed, but more is needed, writes Sue Coffey, CPA, CGMA, CEO–Public Accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Financial planners and caregiving: Helping clients manage the challenges

Planning for caregiving involves immediate and future financial implications along with tax considerations and documentation. Preparing for eventual life needs provides clients and their caregivers emotional support along with clear direction about the financial possibilities.

Reinforcing DEI accountability

Even as the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion remains volatile, the near- and longer-term impacts of DEI on the accounting profession amplify shared accountability.

How students use — and don’t use — ChatGPT

A study involving 390 students suggests a preference for using ChatGPT as a supplement to traditional resources, such as class notes and textbooks, to complete accounting assignments.

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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.