Contributors

Staffing August 3, 2026 

AICPA data shows that accounting enrollment at 4-year colleges and universities rose 8.9% in spring 2026, marking the third consecutive year of growth.

Steve Saah

Firm Management August 3, 2026 

A newer phishing technique is bypassing multi-factor authentication without cracking a single password — and accounting firms are a natural target.

Scott Carr

State CPA Societies August 3, 2026 

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.

Mary Girsch-Bock

Technology July 31, 2026 

Here are several key factors accounting firms should consider more closely when looking at performance.

Sangeeta Chhabra

Firm Management July 30, 2026 

Here is the ugly truth we need to address: you aren't raising your fees fast enough, and it is entirely because you are focused on the wrong things.

David A. Perez

Firm Management July 29, 2026 

When we vet an AI tool, we ask for the SOC 2 report. We check whether it trains on our data. Good instincts, but the wrong question.

CPA, Sam Leon

CAS July 29, 2026 

You may want to rely on a nondeductible IRA to supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.

Ken Berry, JD

Firm Management July 28, 2026 

This matters because most prospects will vet you quietly before they ever reach out, and 96% of prospects research firms online.

Adam Taylor

Financial Planning July 25, 2026 

Comics are serious, solid investments. The market is strong and diverse, with comics from various genres and time periods appreciating in value.

Vincent Zurzolo

Taxes July 24, 2026 

While the 0.2% rate seems straightforward, most everything needed to administer the tax in practice is less certain.

Jake A Leahy

Taxes July 24, 2026 

Tax leaders need standardized filing processes that can withstand market volatility while creating intentional systems to preserve institutional knowledge before experienced professionals retire.

Bob Donnellan, Kelly Grace

Taxes July 23, 2026 

This a high bar to clear for taxpayers with other full-time jobs. Keep detailed and accurate records to prove your status as a professional.

Ken Berry, JD