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Seeing the future: 4 CPA leaders look ahead to 2025

Finance leaders sum up sentiment, their own and that of attendees at the Future of Finance Summit. With a focus on positivity, relevance, and tidbits they can take back to their teams, there’s plenty to consider as 2024 winds down. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Farewell Q&A as CEO: Melancon talks retirement, passion for profession

Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, is a few weeks away from official retirement. In this podcast episode with a transcript, he assesses how much free time he might have, reflects on the “outpouring” of positive messages, and explains why trust remains a pillar of the profession.

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.

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

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.

From The Tax Adviser

September 30, 2025

Current developments in taxation of individuals: Part 1

August 30, 2025

2025 tax software survey

August 30, 2025

Are you doing all you can to keep the cash method for your clients?

July 31, 2025

Current developments in S corporations