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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.

AI in hiring has officially crossed a new threshold. On Jan. 21, 2026, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed in California against Eightfold AI, alleging that the company’s hiring algorithms were used to evaluate candidates without proper notice, transparency, or access,

A University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study highlights how remote and hybrid workplace settings can create unintentional performance evaluation bias. Here’s what accounting firms can do to fix it.

Accounting undergraduate enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities rose for the third consecutive year in fall 2025, outpacing growth overall for undergraduate institutions, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.

A formal, detailed onboarding process is key to helping an external hire add value quickly. Here are six steps to help create your own process.

When designed with purpose, internship programs do more than provide seasonal help—they create a sustainable pipeline of future firm leaders.

Some organizations are getting creative and tapping into alternative sources to find new accounting and finance talent. Here’s how you can fill critical roles with non-traditional candidates.

The once-boring job of accounting is now being recognized by Gen Z for what it is: An amazing career with six-figure potential.

Lower starting salaries compared to those in other professions have long been seen as a challenge in recruiting students into the accounting talent pipeline. 2025 MAP Survey results released Wednesday show CPA firms are boosting compensation for new graduates.

While a growing band of states have passed new CPA licensure laws, employers, universities, students and regulators are just beginning to grapple with how the new rules will work.

Interactive presentations related to the students’ interests increased awareness and interest in the accounting field, as well as students’ understanding of the profession, their interest in pursuing an accounting degree, and their awareness of diverse career paths.

Employees under the age of 25 are the most engaged and positive of all employee groups, but many in a recent global report don’t envision working at their organizations long term.

For Immediate Release Julia Conlon, VSCPA (804) 612 -9450 jconlon@vscpa.com Richmond (June 9, 2025) — The Virginia Society of Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation has awarded accounting students across the Commonwealth a record-breaking total of $82,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026