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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

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.

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.

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.

March 2, 2026

Why academics should care about AICPA’s Profession Ready Initiative

Workforce readiness has become a defining opportunity as the business environment grows more complex and technology reshapes how CPAs work.

March 1, 2026

How to develop your career and aim for the C-suite

The route to CFO or CEO involves calculated risks that take you beyond your comfort zone — a decision-making reputation and strategic networking can help, too.

March 1, 2026

Experiential learning: A game changer for accountants

Online games allow students of all ages to deal with ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios.

March 1, 2026

How will accountants learn new skills when AI does the work?

As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling.

February 26, 2026

Talent shuffle: Why people want to change jobs and how leaders can adapt

Two Robert Half executives share data on what percentage of employees plan to look for new jobs in 2026 and what factors — from burnout to better benefits — are driving a potential shift. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

February 19, 2026

Inside the AICPA’s effort to enhance the skills of early-career CPAs

An AICPA leader joins the JofA podcast to explain the Profession Ready Initiative, a comprehensive effort to strengthen early-career CPA skills. The conversation covers how research, technology trends, and employer feedback will shape the initiative.

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Want to thrive in an AI world? Power up your people skills

Learn how CPAs can strengthen their human relationships by developing their communication, curiosity, and self-awareness. Artificial intelligence can’t replicate these people skills.