Companies are desperate for ways to keep their quality of service high, even though they have smaller teams. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one possible answer.

The profession faces plenty of issues — but many come with strong opportunities, says the AICPA chief.

Fifty-two percent of accountants expect their firms to shrink in headcount by 20% in the next five years, according to a report by the Indiana CPA Society.

Ownership in a CPA firm is more expensive today than it ever has been. Is it worth it?

The recent announcement of the CIMA/CGMA 2026 syllabus has made it unmistakably clear: Merely knowing how to post journal entries is insufficient.

The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%.

Hourly earnings growth for small business employees dropped to a four-year low at 2.77% in May, while job growth was flat, according to payroll company Paychex.

A multipronged, adaptable staffing strategy is likely the best course of action for CPA firms and small to midsized businesses.

Private sector employment increased by only 37,000 jobs in May, down from a revised figure of 60,000 in April, while annual pay increased 4.5% year over year.

The average annual salary for the six highest paid positions in corporate accounting is $193,722, according to data from Surgent.