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Financial Reporting September 9, 2025
CFO Interest in AI for Finance Functions is Growing
According to the survey, the number of finance teams leveraging AI tools has more than doubled in the past year, jumping from 34% in 2024 to 72% in 2025.
Financial Reporting September 9, 2025
BlackLine Launches Verity, Trusted AI Purpose-Built for the Office of the CFO
Verity ensures process integrity, accelerates resolution, and provides intelligent insights for the Office of the CFO.
Technology September 8, 2025
ITA Welcomes New Board Leadership to Drive Innovation and Collaboration
Kane Polakoff, Partner, Client Advisory Services Practice Leader at CohnReznick, has been named ITA Board Chair. Michael T. Pynch, CMA, CPA, Technology Partner & CIO at Wipfli, will serve as Board Vice-Chair.
Accounting September 8, 2025
Avalara Partners with the University of Oxford to Shine Light on Sustainability Data
The project aims to empower customers to build a database that not only provides greater control and insight into their business operations, but also allows a company to prove the data is truthful to third parties.
Taxes September 8, 2025
IRS Urges Preparedness as Peak Hurricane and Fire Season Approach
As hurricane season peaks and wildfire risks remain high, the IRS is urging individuals and businesses to create or update their emergency preparedness plans as part of National Preparedness Month.
Financial Reporting September 8, 2025
AICPA Report: U.S. Organizations Overlook Risk Management as a Strategic Priority
Despite this shift, just 35% report having comprehensive ERM processes in place, and only 32% rate their organization’s overall risk oversight as “mature” or “robust.”
Accounting September 8, 2025
Accounting Talent Report Shows Growing Skills Gap
New Illinois CPA Society research reveals readiness divide between early-career professionals and managers, with growing skills gaps fueling generational friction.
IRS September 3, 2025
IRS Reminds Tax Pros to Guard Against ID Theft
In the first half of the year there were nearly 300 data breaches reported impacting as many as 250,000 clients.
Small Business August 29, 2025
Off-Peak Shopping Trends Demand Smarter Tax Tech for Retailers
As 85% of consumers begin summer shopping in late winter, businesses face a new peak season – and a growing need for automated tax technology to manage product complexity and compliance
Payroll August 28, 2025
Amid AI Boom, 59% of Recent Grads Are Struggling To Find Entry-Level Jobs
In a survey of nearly 1,200 recent grads, 59% report it has been very challenging to find a full-time, entry-level job this year and only 9% found one easily.
Payroll August 28, 2025
6 in 10 Managers Say Gen Z Needs Constant Praise, Even When They Fail
According to the survey, 76% of managers believe Gen Z employees need more praise than older workers. About 71% say Gen Z expects recognition for meeting basic expectations, and 58% report they want it even when they fail to meet goals.
Technology August 28, 2025
Avalara Joins Universal Postal Union’s Consultative Committee to Help Shape the Future of Global Trade
This strategic role affirms Avalara’s dedication to shaping the future of global cross-border commerce and streamlining trade compliance in the global postal and logistics sectors.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
