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April 30, 2025

Pipeline update: Perceptions of accounting brighten among students

Survey shows that students’ positivity toward accounting as a career choice is on the rise. In the pursuit of talent, that presents an opportunity for the profession tied to successfully connecting with future professionals in multiple ways.

April 24, 2025

An overlooked growth opportunity: Uncertainty

The keynote speaker at a June AICPA & CIMA conference explains how “overwhelming uncertainty” shaped his thinking and how professionals can recognize challenges as opportunities. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

April 17, 2025

The new CPA Exam: Year-one trends and tips for success

Two AICPA experts review a year of change for the new CPA Exam, explain the expanded timeframes, and detail strategies for test-takers in the future. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

April 16, 2025

Pursuit of happiness: AICPA Chair Carla McCall emphasizes people, positivity

Leaning on her success as a managing partner, McCall has toured the country, sharing her vision for the future of the profession.

April 1, 2025

Retaining nontraditional accounting students

Discover how a one-day University of Memphis program empowers nontraditional accounting students to stick with their major and embark on accounting careers.

March 20, 2025

Financial tracing: Show me the money

A forensic accounting expert details types of financial tracing and explains why human skills remain important even as technology speeds up some tasks. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 8, 2023

The power skills needed to lead effectively — from the AICPA’s vice chair

A major firm leader explains why “leadership is about human connections” and why traits formerly known as soft skills are now must-haves instead of nice-to-haves. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.