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Culture alignment requires honest analysis of what’s really going on. Focusing on the structures in the middle, not just messaging from the top, can help.

For years, conventional wisdom has warned that consolidation in the profession is hollowing out the middle tier of certified public accounting (CPA) firms, limiting options for clients and accounting careers. But experts say the reality is more nuanced: The middle isn’t disappearing—it’s being reshaped.

Fractional finance roles are moving into the mainstream as businesses seek flexible expertise. Explore how accountants can build portfolio careers, diversify income and deliver strategic value without full-time constraints.

An organization's commitment to inclusion shows up in many ways, including operational decisions relating to something as practical and routine as corporate travel.

Artificial intelligence deployments are gathering pace in the accounting and audit sector but the outlook for employment may not be as gloomy as it seems.

National Accounting Day, on May 19, offers an opportunity to recognize the essential role CPAs play in strengthening businesses, communities, and the public trust.

The most successful divorce arguments in court are supported by hard financial evidence, such as tax returns, pay stubs and credit card bills, which will be organized and analyzed by accountants. For higher-net-worth cases, or those with financial complexities, there is a need to hire forensic accountants.

Forvis Mazars gives guidance on how to build clear, effective budgets that align with your nonprofit’s goals and operations.

Online games allow students of all ages to deal with ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios.

The new CPA Evolution licensure format is an imperative classroom focus. Accounting professors serve as tip-of-the-spear resources to help students understand the new format and should be adjusting both curriculum and classroom learning approaches.

Today, the audit and assurance function is undergoing one of its most significant transformations with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative auditing tools. These technologies promise to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scope of audits, but they also present unique challenges and opportunities for CPAs and auditors.

Digital fluency is one vital skill for finance leaders to master as they lead through uncertainty, a global report said.

The VSCPA is pleased to announce its officers and Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The officers and directors were sworn in May 8 during the VSCPA annual business meeting.

More than half of the 1,000 employees in Modern Health’s annual Workforce Mental Health Report admitted to dealing with the stress by using alcohol or other substances on the job (52%) in the past year, and more than half said they had cried due to work stress (51%) in the month leading up to the survey.

Performance reviews are meant to be objective. Yet even the most well‑intentioned processes can unintentionally reinforce bias, especially in professional services environments like accounting, where evaluations affect promotions, pay, and long-term career trajectories.

Here’s what most small firm owners don’t realize. Authority isn’t built by size. It’s built on clarity, consistency, and usefulness.

This complimentary white paper from Intuit explores the hidden costs of disconnected tech stacks and outlines a more effective path forward.

The VSCPA has released a statement to reaffirm the importance of the CPA designation by encouraging continued and appropriate use of the CPA title as the profession evolves.

The retirement plan landscape is undergoing significant transformation as service providers consolidate and companies merge. These changes, driven by market forces and regulatory developments, have profound implications for audit work on employee benefit plans (EBPs).

The main issue contested in the new case was whether section 7508A relief should be applied broadly to taxpayer responsibilities or be limited by IRS pronouncements.