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Diversification or dabbling? You make the call

Undertaking a new service or providing service to a client in an industry with which the CPA is unfamiliar, referred to as “dabbling,” can elevate the risk of errors and professional liability claims. Learn why.

Tech roundtable: AI and automation go way beyond ChatGPT

There’s a lot more to artificial intelligence than ChatGPT. What is it and how will CPAs be affected? Find out from three top accounting technology experts in the latest episode of the JofA podcast, which includes a full transcript.

Finance leaders have trust issues with their data

Almost 40% of CFOs in a global survey do not completely trust the accuracy of their organization’s financial data, and trust is even lower for finance leaders who are closer to the numbers.

From CFO to CEO: An increasingly popular path

The percentage of open CEO seats filled by CFOs at large companies rose to a record level in 2023, as did the percentage of women and racially and ethnically diverse leaders.

As excitement about Gen AI grows, can companies keep up?

The majority of Americans are excited about the role Gen AI can play in their everyday lives, but a global survey finds that the majority of executives aren’t thrilled with their companies’ level of commitment to the rapidly growing technology.

Oh BOI: The Corporate Transparency Act and CPA firms

The self-reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act will affect many small and midsize businesses as well as sole practitioners — the bread-and-butter client base for most CPA firms. CPAs may face professional liability risk for a client’s noncompliance with the law, which includes new reporting requirements related to beneficial ownership information (BOI).

Auditor independence threats and malpractice claims

When questions of independence arise in malpractice claims related to audit services, plaintiff ’s counsel often second-guesses the firm’s independence, painting a picture that the auditor’s professional skepticism was tainted.

Hear all about it: What’s in the December JofA

The JofA’s editor-in-chief highlights the news, features and advice that CPAs will find useful in the December issue of the magazine. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

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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.