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The goal is to create good habits around AI use from the start. To foster these good habits, thoughtfully created and carefully implemented policies can help.

A practitioner-led initiative to spark high school students’ interest in an accounting career is showing promising results.

The most successful CAS practices know that effective marketing starts from within. They align their strategies, their technology, and their internal teams around a shared goal: making sure the right conversations happen with the right clients at the right time.

The accounting profession is transforming, underpinned by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are changing how accountants write, summarize and communicate information.

Being an effective accounting leader isn’t about keeping everyone positive all the time. Sometimes it’s about meeting people where they are.

Four out of five CPAs attending a recent AICPA ENGAGE session said they’ve had clients victimized by a financial scam — and one attendee admitted she also was defrauded.

VSCPA AI Survey results detail what Virginia CPAs believe about the future of technology in accounting.

Spend less time searching and more time advising with a NEW VSCPA partnership with Blue J, an AI-powered tax research solution.

Richmond (July 13, 2026) — A new partnership between the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and Blue J, an AI-powered tax research solution, will help Virginia’s CPAs focus on advising clients and crafting tax strategies — rather than spend hours keeping up with tax research.

This free whitepaper from CPA.com dives into what tax transformation looks like across the five drivers — strategy, talent, technology, service model and operations.

While most employers say they don’t plan to reduce headcount this year, almost half of employees plan to find a new job in the next six months, a global report shows.

The CNBC Top States for Business list is out, and Virginia is up one spot over last year to No. 3. The Commonwealth has come in the top spot six times in the 20-year history of the ranking, more than any other state.

The fastest-growing accounting firms aren't simply processing more tax returns, they're rethinking how work gets done. Learn more in this case study from Intuit, downloadable in the VSCPA KnowledgeHub.

Each year, the Virginia Department of Taxation publishes a reference guide to state and local tax legislation enacted by the previous session of the Virginia General Assembly.

A CFO/COO in charge of her company’s digital transformation shares keys to success and why the hybrid role is good preparation to be CEO.

The 2026 U.S. Accounting & Tax Pricing Benchmark Report from Intuit offers reveals how more than 360 accounting and bookkeeping firms across the United States are approaching pricing today. Download from the VSCPA KnowledgeHub.

There are implications to QuickBooks Desktop's phased discontinuation, including service discontinuation risks, operational failures, backup and archival strategies, migration challenges, and alternative accounting platforms. It also provides guidance for CPAs to take a proactive approach to managing and executing client migrations.

A proactive approach allows small firms to structure deals that align with their objectives, increasing the likelihood of achieving their merger goals.

The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) issued guidance outlining how existing Treasury Circular 230 rules apply to tax practitioners’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing that long-standing duties such as due diligence, competence, and confidentiality remain unchanged.

Whether you’re preparing for a transaction — or simply striving to build a healthier, more profitable practice — understanding what truly drives value is essential.