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Today, we all have an opportunity to move beyond a compliance exercise measured in credit hours and embrace CPE as a strategic engine that drives innovation.

As technology, regulation and client expectations evolve in 2026, accounting, tax and wealth management firms will transform into modern, relationship-based practices.

Measure what matters. Where can you find an 880% ROI in your accounting team?

AI is only as good as the input it receives. If you feed it vague, biased or incomplete information, you'll get vague, biased or incomplete results.

In the age of AI automation, firms are developing staff with less on-the-job learning in repetitive tasks and more formal training and mentorship that emphasizes critical thinking and skepticism.

AI is increasingly taking on the routine repetitive tasks that, in the past, were handled by entry-level accountants, raising questions.

Take action now to arm your employees with education, awareness, and reminders.

The White House released "America's AI Action Plan," which calls for a wide variety of measures such as cutting regulations, promoting standards, encouraging training and aligning models with certain values.

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.

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

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.

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?

Forward-leaning firms are increasingly turning to gamification to make accounting more attractive to young professionals.

Take the long view with your practice and don't miss any opportunity to train a staff person properly, as shown in these three anecdotes.

Nvidia offers lessons for CPA firm leaders.

The Lease Accounting Institute launched the Certified Global Lease Accountant training program and professional designation.

Firms must stay on top of their tech game to attract younger candidates and consistently invest in tools and technology to make their lives easier.

Intuit announced the launch of the new ProAdvisor Academy, an expansion of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program which offers new training, certifications and badges.

We have it within our power to change the pipeline issue. When will you start?

Social engineering raises some serious questions about data protection and compliance of accounting firms.