Professional development

IT auditors who know a lot about AI can now show it through a new certification, as the ISACA now offers an AAIA, or "Advanced in AI Audit," credential.

Minnesota approved a bill on Monday night to create additional pathways to CPA licensure, and it awaits the signature of Gov. Tim Walz.

While CPA firms far and wide have made major technology investments over the years, the vast majority of accountants say they're not being used to their full potential.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs is proposing an additional pathway to obtain CPA licensure, supporting a bill that would modify New Jersey's Accountancy Act.

What will be the role of the junior associate once AI takes over all the simple tasks that generate the experience needed for more complex ones?

The American Institute of CPAs and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy OK'd model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants updated its CGMA Professional Qualifications Syllabus for 2026 to emphasize finance business partnering and applied problem solving.

Women working at small businesses have a higher likelihood of making it into upper management than women at larger employers, new ADP Research shows.

Nearly three-quarters of Master of Accounting programs in the U.S. reported increased application levels in 2024, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council.

Forward-leaning firms are increasingly turning to gamification to make accounting more attractive to young professionals.

One way to stay ahead of changes in the profession is to leverage peer networks for access to expertise, insights, and collaborative opportunities.

State CPA societies are pushing for alternatives to the 150-hour rule as a major step towards addressing the major talent crisis.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission collaborated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners on the program.

Total interest in accounting careers has risen across Hispanic, Asian American Pacific Islander and white students since 2021, while Black students have shown a small decrease in interest.

Presenting CPE programs is satisfying, helps sharpen your knowledge, is great for networking with colleagues, and sometimes there are unintended consequences.

The headache of filing dozens of state or international returns due to the so-called jock tax comes with opportunities to tap into savings, experts say.

Utah Valley University and Intuit are piloting a hands-on education program to attract students to pursue accounting careers.

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.