Newsletters Archive - Journal of Accountancy

June 1, 2026

New federal student loan limits taking effect in July will change how students finance undergraduate and graduate education.

May 26, 2026

Accounting enrollments are rising, and adjunct faculty are a way to expand teaching capacity. Learn how hiring adjunct accounting faculty can strengthen programs and the CPA pipeline.

April 27, 2026

Many workers today are prioritizing midcareer breaks and flexible work lifestyles over retiring young. Advisers can help them with the planning needed.

March 16, 2026

The March A&A Focus webcast featured discussions on balancing innovation and risk in AI adoption, determining the accounting owner of leasehold improvements under FASB ASC 842, and updates and proposed attestation changes from the Auditing Standards Board.

March 3, 2026

From signed hog hats to alumni-led peer panels, accounting programs are finding creative ways to motivate students to take — and pass — the CPA Exam before busy season begins.

March 2, 2026

Workforce readiness has become a defining opportunity as the business environment grows more complex and technology reshapes how CPAs work.

February 13, 2026

The February A&A Focus webcast featured discussions on upcoming engagement quality reviews, special-purpose frameworks in practice, and highlights of the AICPA’s Profession Ready Initiative.

February 2, 2026

Inheriting retirement accounts isn’t as simple as it used to be. The 10-year drawdown rule can trigger hefty taxes for heirs. Learn how smart planning can help.

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.

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