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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experiential learning: A game changer for accountants
Online games allow students of all ages to deal with ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accountability the ‘No. 1 thing’ and other reflections from Bill Reeb
Former AICPA Chair Bill Reeb, CPA/CITP, CGMA, shares how he was drawn to becoming a CPA, along with advice on change management and succession planning. Reeb explains how momentum, the ability to face fear, and the prioritization of long‑term vision over short-term efficiency can shape effective leadership.
Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value
Organizations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.
4 reasons why CAS offers a compelling career path
Why educators should help students explore the growing opportunities in client advisory services.
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