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July 16, 2026

Awkward silence is OK — and other networking secrets

The AICPA’s CPA Pipeline director shares practical networking advice, explains why listening is a critical professional skill and why it’s more challenging these days, and offers an update on accounting enrollment trends. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

July 1, 2026

Accountancy in America: Meeting the moment for 250 years

As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, explore the history of the accountancy profession’s essential role in
the U.S. economy.

June 25, 2026

Midyear advocacy update: STEM, BOI, taxes and licensure

What issues are shaping the CPA profession? The AICPA’s advocacy leader shares information on STEM legislation, BOI reporting, the “marathon” of new tax legislation, and more. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 18, 2026

Why mindset may matter more than technology adoption

Joel Morris of Wolters Kluwer and Tom Hood of the AICPA analyze the importance of mindset and leadership in keeping pace with the rapid rate of transformation in corporate finance and accounting. They discuss artificial intelligence, human skills development, the importance of risk mitigation in AI deployment, and the threat of irrelevance for those who don’t keep up.

June 10, 2026

The power of active listening in addressing the CPA skills gap

An AICPA vice president discusses the Profession Ready Initiative and its focus on addressing emerging skills gaps for CPAs. In this podcast episode with Q&A, Carl Mayes, CPA, also answers the question, “Are you a good listener?”

June 10, 2026

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.

June 8, 2026

Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST

‘Everybody’s still yearning to be known and valued’ “Like a big pitcher of water”: I get to talk to people all day, every day, and I take it pretty seriously. I have the ability to change someone’s day. That could be just saying, “Hey, hello, how are you doing? What’s

June 8, 2026

New AICPA chair pitches a people-first profession

A big college baseball fan, Jan Lewis steps up to the plate with her eyes on championing the needs of all members.

June 8, 2026

Rise2040: A human-led profession built on trust

Learn why thousands of finance and accounting professionals say judgment, ethics, and foresight — not just technology — will determine long-term relevance.

June 2, 2026

6 top scorers on CPA Exam earn Elijah Watt Sells Award

Of more than 87,000 CPA candidates who sat for the CPA Exam in 2025, a half dozen passed all four sections on their first attempt while recording a cumulative average score above 95.5.

May 22, 2026

GASB seeks new board member

The candidate selected for the part-time position will begin a five-year term in 2027.

May 20, 2026

Jan Lewis elected AICPA chair

The tax partner at BMSS Advisors is elected to the one-year volunteer post at AICPA spring Council, succeeding Lexy Kessler. Lindsay Stevenson is elected vice chair.

May 19, 2026

How CPAs can show their value on National Accounting Day

An AICPA executive discusses the significance of National Accounting Day and encourages CPAs to share real examples of the value they deliver to clients and communities.

May 14, 2026

Worrying about what’s next? Take a minute and focus on the present

The keynote speaker for a June AICPA conference explains why focusing on the present can help finance professionals reduce stress and improve performance. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

May 5, 2026

9 tips to write more effective AI prompts

Want better results from AI? An Engage 2026 conference speaker unveils practical tips to help CPAs write clearer, more effective AI prompts.

May 4, 2026

Workplace stress reaching a breaking point? How employers can respond

Fifty-two percent of employees in a recent survey self-medicated at work in the previous year, and nearly as many (51%) cried on the job in the previous month. During Mental Health Awareness Month, what can organizations do to ease the pain?

May 1, 2026

5 human competencies CPAs need in the AI age

Artificial intelligence is taking over more tasks, but accountants can remain indispensable by strengthening qualities machines cannot replicate.

May 1, 2026

People skills: You are a human being, not a human doing

Self-awareness, curiosity, and communication give CPAs a professional edge in an AI world.

April 17, 2026

AICPA ENGAGE networking tips: How to make meaningful connections

An ENGAGE speaker shares keys to coming home from the June conference in Las Vegas with more than CPE.

March 3, 2026

How colleges inspire students to pass the CPA Exam

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.

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Cannabis dispensary denied ERC

The Court of Federal Claims held that Sec. 280E, which prohibits deductions and credits for businesses trafficking in controlled substances, applies to the employee retention credit (ERC), including its refundable portion, and denied a cannabis business’s claim for a refundable ERC.