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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed into law a bill that adds an additional pathway to CPA licensure, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Speakers at Woodard's Scaling New Heights conference in Orlando noted that while AI certainly can be complicated, even simple applications can have impressive results.

Here are the most important lessons about integrating artificial intelligence into accounting education.

The Institute of Management Accountants is expanding its competency framework for accounting and financial professionals.

The New York State Legislature passed a bill establishing an additional pathway to CPA licensure, and another bill authorizing the use of electronic signatures.

Eleven accountants were given the Elijah Watt Sells Award, granted to those who earn a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the exam.

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

Students are looking for more than traditional accounting roles — they want to be problem-solvers, advisors and tech-savvy professionals.

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

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center published the latest edition of its Current Term Enrollment Estimates series.

The bill creates two additional pathways to CPA licensure and preserves the 150-hour path.

IT auditors who know a lot about AI can now show it through a new certification, as the ISACA now offers an AAIA, or "Advanced in AI Audit," credential.

Minnesota approved a bill on Monday night to create additional pathways to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Gov. Tim Walz.

While CPA firms far and wide have made major technology investments over the years, the vast majority of accountants say they're not being used to their full potential.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs is proposing an additional pathway to obtain CPA licensure, supporting a bill that would modify New Jersey's Accountancy Act.

What will be the role of the junior associate once AI takes over all the simple tasks that generate the experience needed for more complex ones?

The American Institute of CPAs and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy OK'd model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

Valuations this year; handling interviewees; AI and accounting ed.; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants updated its CGMA Professional Qualifications Syllabus for 2026 to emphasize finance business partnering and applied problem solving.