Newsletters Archive - Journal of Accountancy

January 20, 2026

The January A&A Focus webcast featured discussions on artificial intelligence in audit, assurance considerations with tariffs, and small firm challenges.

December 15, 2025

Learn about the complex shifts in federal student aid since the passage of H.R. 1, including new loan caps and repayment plans.

December 15, 2025

The December A&A Focus webcast reviewed FASB ASUs becoming effective for calendar year-end engagements and looked forward to 2026, delivered practical insights on determining lease terms under FASB ASC Topic 842, and took a look at the nuances of your client’s tax-basis accounting framework.

December 2, 2025

Why educators should help students explore the growing opportunities in client advisory services.

November 17, 2025

Explore AI in audit, SQMS documentation strategies, and fraud prevention insights from the November 2025 A&A Focus webcast for accounting professionals.

October 31, 2025

New rules could shrink an individual’s tax benefit from charitable contributions starting next year, prompting many to accelerate donations into this year. Here’s what donors and advisers need to know.

October 27, 2025

When it comes to clients implementing the action steps needed to move toward their financial and life goals, more is at play than just needing the knowledge and resources to take action. Whether or not we know it, we all run “money scripts” in the background, basing decisions both small

October 20, 2025

The October A&A Focus webcast also examined considerations of using a cash-basis accounting method and considerations for auditing revenue.

September 19, 2025

The September webcast featured insights on leveraging artificial intelligence in practice, recent developments in state and local government accounting, and practical challenges with ASC 842 lease identification.

September 15, 2025

Help clients navigate a few of the legislation’s broadly applicable tax changes.

September 8, 2025

It is imperative to understand the impact of PE’s push to invest in CPA firms – and what to tell students.

September 8, 2025

Pets need to be considered in financial plans because they are part of the family and may outlive their owners.

August 18, 2025

The August webcast explored accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the profession, practical insights on special purpose (non-GAAP) frameworks, and how peer review will address implementation of the new quality management standards.

July 21, 2025

Clients need to communicate thoughtfully and clearly to avoid misunderstandings and implement the plan.

July 14, 2025

The July webcast explored proposed revisions to the fraud auditing standard, evolving frameworks for AI assurance, and recent developments affecting not-for-profit financial reporting.

June 13, 2025

The June webcast featured updates from the Auditing Standards Board, discussion of a new corporate governance framework from COSO, and an overview of a new AICPA exposure draft on control criteria for stablecoin operations.

June 4, 2025

This article explains the basics of CPA Evolution, explores how the AICPA determined CPA Exam content, and examines how the debut of the new exam affected candidate participation and performance.

May 19, 2025

The May webcast featured AICPA CEO Mark Koziel providing his view of the A&A landscape, a deep dive into step 5 of the five-step revenue recognition process outlined in FASB ASC Topic 606, as well as more discussion of quality management.

May 19, 2025

While raising the topic of planning with aging parents can be challenging for clients, having the conversation is sometimes necessary. This article provides suggestions about what to say and discuss.

May 5, 2025

Getting remarried can raise numerous financial planning issues. Explore the issues CPAs may want to discuss with clients.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Tax-efficient drawdown strategies in retirement

Want to stretch retirement funds and avoid tax pitfalls? This article shares tips and models for smarter drawdown strategies that maximize after-tax wealth, manage Social Security and Medicare impacts, and minimize surprises. Also see: Tax season preview and quick guide.