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Instead of worrying about future hiring needs, it's time for firm leaders to fully understand the major drivers smoothing out the talent crunch.

The idea of semi-annual reporting is a guaranteed self-inflicted disaster, like using a knife while gripping the blade instead of the handle, writes Paul Miller.

When a CPA signs off on a work product that an AI system helped produce, what is the independent verification standard that certifies the system producing that work is actually reliable? There isn't one.

The majority of employees don't use all the paid time off available to them, so many companies are steadily accumulating a huge line item on their balance sheets.

Clients are beginning to assume that if technology can forecast trends, flag anomalies and surface insights instantly, then their accountant should be doing the same.

To begin your AI journey, here is a four-step plan that firms can use to transition from experimentation to execution, in a safe, practical manner.

From doer to reviewer, the future of accounting isn't about knowing the answer. It's about knowing when the answer might be wrong.

GenAI is already reshaping how work gets produced, reviewed and priced. Enter the AI Architect, who owns governance, tool evaluation and more.

Behind on AI; Show-Me State; sunsetting FIRE; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

For retirement-age clients relocating to the Sun Belt, the savings they are counting on may not exist. Have a conversation before they sign the moving contract.

At 55, owners are often in a stronger position to adapt, lead change, shape the firm's future and participate in a transition from a position of strength.

Accounting has always been a profession built on precision and trust. Those standards don't change because AI is in the room. They become more important.

June 30, 2026, should be circled in red on the calendars of thousands of large multinational companies. 

Centralized Authorization File processing remains one of the most significant challenges in tax administration — but Business CAF isn't the solution yet.

The retirement of legacy copper networks and the rising tide of utility volatility driven by AI adoption are combining to silently drain dollars from offices.

AI can produce analysis, but it can't build trust or relationships. If students aren't trained in those areas, they'll be unprepared for roles that matter most.

An AI agent is a system that can not only answer questions but also take autonomous action — a proactive team member who watches, thinks and acts on your behalf.

New GASB standards; tax cheats; along for the rideshare; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting firms need to steer between two equally dangerous positions when it comes technology.

The IRS announced a streamlined way for Employee Retention Credit claimants to extend the two-year deadline to file a refund suit after a claim disallowance.