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The fallout from a worldwide pandemic and industry staffing shortages seems to have relegated succession planning to the back burner. Here are a few easy ways to get started.

AI has arrived with force, and its presence is becoming impossible to ignore. If you’re a CPA, this is your moment of truth. The profession built on reason, order, rules, reconciliations and watching pennies like a hawk is suddenly staring at a financial earthquake.

We’re grateful for the dedication and commitment our volunteers bring to all aspects of the VSCPA.

In the world of family offices, finance chiefs are uniquely positioned to integrate financial and operational signals into a practical risk management framework.

Today’s college students say that picking a major that’s “AI-proof” feels like shooting at a moving target as they prepare for a job market that could be fundamentally different by the time they graduate.

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.

Attorney General Jay Jones (D) called a new rule from President Donald Trump’s administration limiting access to student loans “unlawful,” as Virginia joined a multistate lawsuit against the Department of Education (DOE) challenging the policy.

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.

In 2025, Congress enacted HR 517, allowing allows state governors to request the Secretary of the Treasury provide tax relief for state-declared disasters (i.e., the state trigger).

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 VSCPA joined all other state societies and the AICPA to urge legislators to cosponsor the Accounting STEM Pursuit Act.

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.