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November 1, 2025

Creating an AI agent in ChatGPT

ChatGPT’s agent can set complex goals, create a plan to meet those goals, and adapt to changing circumstances.

November 1, 2025

Using TEXTSPLIT to dissect Excel text strings

TEXTSPLIT is a very useful function for breaking down text cells that contain different lengths of text and delimiters.

November 1, 2025

Using Excel’s TEXTBEFORE AND TEXTAFTER functions to easily tame messy data

Excel’s TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER functions allow users to quickly split up text in ways that used to require combinations of functions like LEFT, RIGHT, MID, and FIND, leading to some confusing formulas.

October 29, 2025

Reputation, security, compliance: Why AI risk disclosures are surging

Nearly three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have disclosed at least one AI-related risk in Form 10-K filings so far in 2025. Learn what types of companies are reporting risk and what exactly they’re disclosing.

October 27, 2025

AICPA releases gen AI tool: Josi

A new generative AI tool, initially focused on the auditing and accounting space, accesses information within the AICPA Online Professional Library.

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

AI, succession, the talent pipeline, and defining ‘unapologetic’ ambition

A profession leader and former AICPA chair shares what’s top of mind for corporate boards and looks ahead to topics of conferences in November and December. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A with Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA/CITP, CGMA.

October 2, 2025

AI-driven spreadsheet tools — what CPAs need to know

Emerging AI-enabled, automated data management tools such as Paradigm have the potential to challenge Excel’s current market dominance.

October 2, 2025

Car talk: M&A, AI and EVs changing the dealership landscape

Two speakers with vast industry knowledge preview their session at the AICPA Dealership Conference. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

October 2, 2025

Is spending on technology spinning out of control?

Information technology spending, driven by AI investment, is consistently rising, but a survey finds that most leaders assume that they’re spending more than other companies are.

October 1, 2025

Using 3 Excel View tools to manage large spreadsheets

This month’s column shows how you can use Microsoft Excel’s View features to more easily
navigate big datasets.

October 1, 2025

Building a better firm: How to pick the proper technology

Automation and other technologies are essential for business model modernization. Experts offer tips on choosing the right tech.

October 1, 2025

AI-powered hacking in accounting: ‘No one is safe’

Artificial intelligence is producing scary good cyberattacks, but CPAs can take steps to lower their risk of being a victim.

October 1, 2025

How BI and analytics enhance management accountants’ partnering role

Business intelligence and analytics tools are no longer optional to deliver real-time insights and support agile business decisions.

September 18, 2025

‘We’re still the thinkers’ — a reminder for tax pros in the AI era

Tax expert Annette Nellen highlights several tax provisions in the new budget law and why that law will be the main topic of conversation at the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference in November. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

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.

September 1, 2025

Create a dynamic to-do list with Excel’s checkboxes

Checkboxes can help you create interactive to-do lists and other types of lists that track progress.

September 1, 2025

Another way to manage authentication texts

Q. How can I manage multifactor authentication for text messages when I don’t want my staff to rely on my mobile device or use theirs? A. The most common method of multifactor authentication (MFA) involves using a text message. However, I don’t want the text message sent to my phone in case

September 1, 2025

2025 tax software survey

CPAs rate their return preparation software’s performance during this year’s tax season.

August 29, 2025

Take a bold leap instead of a tentative step

A profession leader discusses remote work, AI’s role in accounting, and how journaling and summer breaks help her stay grounded. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.