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

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 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.

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

Explore how leading organizations build internal CFO talent pipelines through mentoring, succession planning and long-term leadership development.

Spring semester enrollment in four-year undergraduate accounting programs rose 8.9% from spring 2025, according to an AICPA analysis of National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data, sitting at 205,180 students.

On June 9, 2026, the AICPA launched CPA Trust, a national advertising and social media campaign to champion the CPA profession.

Learn why thousands of finance and accounting professionals say judgment, ethics, and foresight — not just technology — will determine long-term relevance.

If you are running a small or midsize CPA firm, you have probably had some version of this thought in the last year: Everyone seems to be offshoring.

Businesses that prioritize their team over profits often see better results in the long run. Putting your team first leads to a more engaged, loyal and productive workforce, which in turn drives greater success and sustainable growth.

Artificial intelligence is taking over more tasks, but accountants can remain indispensable by strengthening qualities machines cannot replicate.

Bridging generational gaps and helping to motivate emerging leaders is a key component to elevating any organization. Here are five tips to help you do that.

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.

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

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

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.

The “AI arms race” has created a hiring system that moves faster than ever but with far less clarity.

Hiring accountants is supposed to be a rational, evidence‑driven exercise. You look for accuracy, analytical strength, reliability, integrity, judgment. Yet before a candidate even opens their laptop for a skills test, something else has already taken the wheel: Your first impression.

Traditional pathways, rigid expectations and outdated workplace norms are no longer sustainable in an environment where younger professionals are seeking meaningful work, transparent leadership and flexible structures. Creating a future-ready workplace requires more than just adjusting policies, it demands a deliberate cultural shift.

Most professionals are committed to seeing the work through and won’t abandon their teammates in the middle of a sprint. But risk rises after busy season.