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November 1, 2026

The trust imperative in the age of AI

Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, president and CEO of the AICPA and CEO of the Association of Certified International Professional Accountants, discusses how CPAs have an opportunity to help organizations, investors, regulators, and the public know that they can trust what AI producing.

June 9, 2026

AICPA launches national campaign championing the CPA profession

CPA Trust aims to boost the profession’s profile via media promotions that highlight the unique brand of trust that CPAs offer.

March 1, 2025

Association’s new CEO: ‘I want to hear from members’

Calling member feedback “really important,” Mark Koziel aims to build community within the AICPA and CIMA membership bodies.

February 10, 2025

Melancon named to Accounting Hall of Fame

Barry Melancon, who retired as CEO of AICPA & CIMA in December, will be one of four inductees into the Accounting Hall of Fame in August.

January 1, 2025

Using podcasting to attract accounting talent

Two Boise State University accounting professors created a podcast series to attract new talent by taking students on professional journeys.

August 29, 2024

How CPAs can bring order to a disorderly world

A tech-savvy vision will help accountants use their skills to generate data, analyze problems, and instill order that begets trust.

May 23, 2024

New AICPA chair: ‘We need to promote the cool work we do’

Family influence, personal drive, and a commitment to excellence distinguish AICPA Chair Carla McCall’s professional accomplishments and her vision to empower future generations of accountants.

March 1, 2024

Q&A: Melancon warns of threats to CPA licensure

The CEO of AICPA & CIMA also addresses AI, private-equity investments in firms, and business model transformation.

January 25, 2024

What top accounting academics suggest to attract talent

With enrollment in accounting programs on the decline, three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.

June 1, 2023

How students view the accounting profession

A survey finds that students form perceptions of the accounting profession early — even before they enter college.

January 1, 2023

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA, is a principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), working out of its Century City, Los Angeles, location, and chair of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

December 1, 2022

The trends that will affect CPAs in 2023

Talent, technology, and ESG remain top concerns against a backdrop of economic pessimism.

September 1, 2022

What everyone can do to strengthen the next generation of CPAs

Firms, faculty, and CPAs all play crucial roles in promoting the profession to young people. Here are ways you can bolster the pipeline.

July 14, 2022

A suitably summer story: One CPA’s travel quest

A Vermont CPA explains his family’s accounting lineage, why he’s so intent on listening, and how he’s progressing on several travel quests in this podcast episode with transcript.

March 8, 2022

How to make sure your organization is empowering women

A pioneering CPA explains the meaning of her message “take your seat” and reflects on the gains women have made in leadership in this podcast episode to celebrate International Women’s Day.

September 7, 2021

Increase your influence at work

This article discusses ways to be proactive and show that you can see beyond your role and understand the bigger picture for your entire organization.

May 10, 2021

3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence

Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.

April 27, 2021

Resilience lessons for women accountants

Fortitude, mentoring and lifelong learning can help women navigate their careers in the accounting profession, according to three women leaders who shared their stories.