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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.

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

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.

May 22, 2026

GASB seeks new board member

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

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

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.

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.

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.

February 11, 2026

Looking to land a CFO role? 2025 was a good year

The amount of turnover among CFO seats at big U.S. companies increased last year, along with company preference for promoting from within. An executive search firm’s annual report tracks the hiring trends.

December 2, 2025

4 reasons why CAS offers a compelling career path

Why educators should help students explore the growing opportunities in client advisory services.

December 1, 2025

Personal branding and networking strategies for today’s CPA

By building a brand that reflects your passions, you can stand out from the crowd and attract valuable opportunities.

October 27, 2025

The accounting graduate pipeline: Where do things stand?

As public accounting firms continue to report a strong need for new talent, recent declines in accounting graduates are easing, according to the AICPA’s Trends report.

October 23, 2025

Reflecting on AI’s rise in accounting, looking to what comes next

A consultant and keynote speaker shares how AI, hybrid work, and uncertainty are reshaping the accounting profession. Ahead of his sessions at the Digital CPA Conference, Pascal Finette assesses the profession’s willingness to change.

October 16, 2025

Promotion opportunities abound for CFO hopefuls

One trend in a report on large company executive turnover: more hiring of internal candidates for vacant CFO seats.

September 2, 2025

Incorporating prompt engineering into the accounting curriculum

It is imperative that accountants learn how to write effective instructions for generative AI applications like ChatGPT.

August 28, 2025

Mark Koziel Q&A: Talent, sense of community, profession opportunities

The AICPA’s president and CEO joined the podcast to discuss a variety of topics from his first eight months on the job.

August 25, 2025

SEC accepting Professional Accounting Fellow applications

The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant is accepting applications for positions that will begin later this year.

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How to replace running totals in Excel

Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.