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6 Ways to Position Your Small Accounting Firm as a Valued Merger Partner

July 02, 2026

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

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IRS Outlines AI risks, Circular 230 Duties for Tax Practitioners

July 02, 2026

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.

  • ai
  • ethics
  • taxation
  • technology

5 Powerful Realities That Boost Firm Value

July 01, 2026

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

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Corporate CPAs and the Wide World of Opportunity

July 01, 2026

Learn wny this CPA believes being the CFO, or member of the CFO’s team, is an excellent career path choice. The variety and impact of responsibilities is enviable.

  • corporate finance
  • disclosures
  • career
  • career change

Reverse Mentoring: What I Learned From Younger Generations

July 01, 2026

Reverse mentoring offers a practical and human-centered way to strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build more inclusive workplaces — one conversation at a time.

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  • leadership
  • disclosures
  • career

The Smart CPA Firm: Building a Successful AI Ecosystem

July 01, 2026

As AI moves from possibility to business necessity, many accounting firms risk rushing in without thoughtful adoption and integration.

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  • technology
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AICPA Top Issues Survey: Firms’ Focus on Technology Rises

June 30, 2026

Change management related to technology, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), ranked as CPA firms’ leading issue by expected impact in the next five years, according to the latest CPA Firm Top Issues Survey.

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Virginia Bill Expands Affordable Health Coverage for Virginia Nonprofit Workers

June 30, 2026

Virginia Gov. Spanberger signed HB 353 to expand access to affordable health benefit options for nonprofit employees across the Commonwealth.

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  • nonprofit

Growth Through Acquisition: Using SPACs and PE to Raise Funds

June 29, 2026

Private companies have various options to raise capital when compared to public companies. These options are quite different from one another, so it is important to determine which option suits a particular business best and will allow it to grow successfully.

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Judge Tosses ED’s ‘Professional’ Degree Definition, Likely Aiding Student Borrowers

June 29, 2026

The ruling says the Education Department violated Congress’s instructions by adding criteria strictly limiting which degrees qualify for higher federal student loan borrowing caps. The CPA profession has actively lobbied against the rule because accounting was not labeled under the 'professional degree' designation.

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  • students
  • talent
  • pipeline

FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply

June 26, 2026

The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.

  • cybersecurity
  • taxation
  • technology
  • sole proprietor

Why Belonging Is a Leadership Competency for the Accounting Profession

June 25, 2026

Organizations navigating change need leaders who can build trust, foster belonging, and engage people to contribute at their full potential.

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  • leadership

National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-year Report to Congress

June 24, 2026

On June 24, 2026, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2026 filing season in which the IRS processed nearly 139 million individual tax returns and issued more than 90 million refunds.

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Younger Workers Chase Growth, Not Leadership Titles

June 24, 2026

An annual survey shows that Gen Z and millennial workers equate success with steady progress and prioritize well-being over promotions.

  • talent
  • wellness

Letter to GASB on Infrastructure Assets Exposure Draft

June 23, 2026

On June 23, 2026, the VSCPA Accounting & Advisory Committee submitted comments to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board on the Infrastructure Assets Exposure Draft.

  • accounting
  • advocacy
  • vscpa

Letter to SEC on Proposed Amendments to Form PF

June 23, 2026

On June 23, 2026, the VSCPA Accounting & Auditing Advisory Committee submitted comments to the SEC on its proposed amendments to Form PF.

  • accounting
  • corporate finance
  • advocacy
  • vscpa

Your Technology Tuneup 

June 21, 2026

When your technology doesn’t perform well, you are not necessarily looking at a “rip-and-replace” situation. Much like tuning up a car – you may find that a technology tuneup is all that’s needed to reclaim the performance you need.

  • technology

Does Non-GAAP Reporting Pay Off?

June 20, 2026

New research examines whether disciplined, transparent non‑GAAP reporting can strengthen valuations and dealmaking.

  • accounting

20 Initiatives To Build A Workplace Culture Of Health And Well-Being

June 18, 2026

When it comes to building a culture of health and well-being, employees take their cues from the messages they see, the behaviors leaders model and the workplace norms that are reinforced every day.

  • leadership
  • wellness

Take 2025 Virginia Tax Preparer Electronic Filing Survey

June 18, 2026

Tax preparers: Share your feedback on the 2025 tax filing season with the Virginia Department of Taxation so they can improve the electronic filing experience.

  • taxation
  • virginia
  • virginia tax