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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Traditional pathways, rigid expectations and outdated workplace norms are no longer sustainable in an environment where younger professionals are seeking meaningful work, transparent leadership and flexible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.

The largest year-over-year rise in job mentions that require artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities is the role of accountant, according to a new report.

A common way to boost employee motivation is to provide monetary incentives linked to a firm’s goals. A different approach to motivation encourages employees to reassess their roles through the lens of purpose.

As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling.

Everyone is talking about how AI will transform accounting — automating reconciliations, preparing accounts faster, and reducing the technical workload across firms. But if AI removes the technical work, how do we develop the next generation of accountants?

Internal audit leaders in an annual survey reported staff and budget cuts in 2025 that rivaled levels observed during the 2008–2009 financial crisis, but they also shared a potential key to organizational support of the audit function.

Busy season is often treated as a productivity proving ground. In accounting, it marks a series of peak stress cycles—tax season, compressed deadlines, and sustained cognitive load. The assumption is familiar: we just need to push through these few rough months, and we’ll be okay afterward. But the reality is different. Burnout will occur (and recur) if people aren’t allowed to recover properly, and just “pushing through” doesn’t have to be the only option.

At a time when only one in 50 accountants (2%) achieve partner status, it’s natural to wonder if there are certain personality traits that significantly improve, or detract, from reaching that lofty position. A recent study we conducted suggests the answer is ‘no’.

AI and automation can enable firms to provide more services for new and existing clients and — most important — reduce stress for all firm members while allowing them to take on more satisfying work.

By embracing generational differences, CPA firms can create stronger teams and a more resilient profession prepared for the future.

In the early days of artificial intelligence reshaping the way employees work, many find themselves facing a greater workload rather than a lessened one, according to a survey.

Wharton research shows that giving learners on-demand AI assistance can erode practice, "productive struggle," and long-term skill growth — even when they know it harms their learning.

Most accounting firms, especially partnership‑based firms, lean heavily on financial incentives to drive business development. But research shows financial incentives often change why people work, not how well they work.

The accounting profession is sending a clear message on skills: workforce readiness at the early-career level has become a pivotal challenge as the business environment grows more complex and technology continues to reshape how CPAs work.  To address the skills gap, the American Institute of CPAs is launching an important effort to develop and strengthen young CPA talent: the Profession Ready Initiative.  

Performance reviews can affect culture, compensation, and careers. When ethics are integrated into a company’s performance review process, it encourages fairness and promotes positive employee behaviors.