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Staffing June 23, 2026
AICPA Survey Cites Change Management for Technology and AI as Top Long-Term Issue Facing Accounting Firms
Managing change due to technology and AI came in No. 1. Staff retention came in at No. 3.
Firm Management June 23, 2026
Blue J and CPA.com Survey Finds AI Adoption Among Tax Firms Has Nearly Doubled in One Year
Accountants are no longer experimenting with AI — they’re increasingly relying on it as a core part of their workflows.
State CPA Societies June 22, 2026
Illinois CPA Society Honors Scott D. Steffens With Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is the highest honor bestowed on an ICPAS member who has demonstrated distinguished service.
Risk Management June 22, 2026
How Falling Behind on AI Implementation Could Cost Firms Clients and Talent
Firms are at risk of losing 24% of talent within two years if their firms fail to deliver on AI.
Retirement June 22, 2026
AARP Research Reveals $900 Billion ‘Grandparent Economy’
Grandparents currently contribute over $172 billion in direct financial support to grandchildren each year, and $731 billion in care.
Financial Reporting June 18, 2026
CFOs Increase Technology Investment Despite Record Low Economic Confidence
37% of finance leaders are optimistic about the U.S. economy over the next six months, the lowest level recorded in the survey question’s 20-quarter history.
Firm Management June 18, 2026
New Zealand Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide
The firm joins the association as a part of Abacus One, a membership category for solo practitioners who want to grow exponentially.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Confusing CP53E Notices from IRS Results in AICPA Requesting Adjustments and Offering Recommendations on Their Use
Many taxpayers were confused by the IRS notices, which some received simply for requesting overpayments be applied to next year's taxes.
Staffing June 16, 2026
Nearly Half of Professionals to Go Job Hunting in Next 6 Months
Gen Z workers (55%), as well as those who work in healthcare (56%) and technology (49%), are the most likely to explore new opportunities.
Taxes June 16, 2026
AICPA Submits Comments to Treasury, IRS on Accounting Method Change Procedures
The recommendations focus on adopting an “issue under consideration” standard to expand a taxpayer’s ability to correct any erroneous methods of accounting while still under examination.
Accounting June 15, 2026
FICPA Announces Annual Women to Watch Awards
“Mary Lou Ruderman and Caroline Beasley exemplify what it means to lead,” FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir said.
Accounting June 15, 2026
AI Native Accounting Foundation Announces Inaugural Award Winners and Opens Scholarship Applications
Winners were recognized live on the keynote stage at Scaling New Heights, held June 14–16, 2026, in Orlando, FL.
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
