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7 CPAs honored at ENGAGE 2026
The AICPA honored seven CPAs at ENGAGE in Las Vegas, highlighting CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, and significant contributions to the profession.
Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm
An AICPA vice president reflects on the growth of Town Hall and shares how CPAs can manage AI overload. Also, get a breakdown on the recent AICPA and CIMA survey on CPA decision-makers’ economic sentiment.
Proposed attestation changes: What CPAs should know
With increased demand for assurance beyond financial statements, proposed updates aim to make the attestation standards easier to navigate and more responsive to emerging engagement opportunities. Learn more in this JofA web exclusive.
IRS tapped Inflation Reduction Act funds to cover 2025 filing season, watchdog says
TIGTA found the IRS spent $4.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds, which were intended to supplement its annual appropriation, on labor and IT to keep the 2025 tax season on track.
How to protect nonprofits from hidden fraud risks
CPAs can help not-for-profits spot the red flags of common schemes, so they can take steps to tighten controls and reduce exposure.
Top 50 firm announces new majority private-equity investment
Schellman’s investment from Goldman Sachs, a transaction expected to close in the second quarter of this year, comes after its initial private-equity deal with Lightyear Capital in 2021.
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation, recession
A Q&A analyzes the latest Economic Outlook Survey results, highlighting guarded optimism, easing recession concerns, and steady hiring needs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Experiential learning: A game changer for accountants
Online games allow students of all ages to deal with ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios.
Auditing Standards Board proposes changes to attestation standards
An exposure draft approved by the AICPA board updates baseline standards and addresses sustainability and other emerging areas of assurance.
Businesses urge Treasury to destroy BOI data and finalize exemption
Just over 100 business associations asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to purge previously submitted beneficial ownership information records and quickly finalize a rule exempting U.S. companies from BOI reporting.
Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility
CPAs warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.
AI risks CPAs should know
This article looks at risks around AI, including generative AI — crossing technological, economic, human, and environmental lines.
AI and the audit: Finance leaders strongly support forward-thinking firms
Nearly all CFOs and finance directors in a BDO survey say they would pay more to work with audit firms that rely on artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Lurking in the shadows: The costs of unapproved AI tools
“Shadow AI” use is rampant among company leadership and employees alike, a practice that exposes businesses to significant financial and reputational risks.
A new frontier: CPAs as AI system evaluators
Artificial intelligence has a trust problem. CPAs have the credibility and skill sets to address the issue.
Reputation, security, compliance: Why AI risk disclosures are surging
Nearly three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have disclosed at least one AI-related risk in Form 10-K filings so far in 2025. Learn what types of companies are reporting risk and what exactly they’re disclosing.
Is spending on technology spinning out of control?
Information technology spending, driven by AI investment, is consistently rising, but a survey finds that most leaders assume that they’re spending more than other companies are.
Are you prepared for the cost of a data security incident?
Accounting records are a tantalizing target for hackers. Learn about the risks, response strategies, and best practices to help safeguard your business.
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.
Start risk management with employee onboarding
Include risk management training during new employee onboarding to
help establish their risk
management mindset from
Day 1.
