Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
April 7, 2022
The Tax Tips About TIPs: Treasury Inflation Protection Securities
Now that inflation is on the upswing, it’s likely you’ll be hearing more about Treasury Inflation Protection securities—or TIPs, for short. TIPs are U.S. Treasury bonds designed to provide protection to investors during times of ...
April 7, 2022
Seeking Safe Tax Haven With Series I Bonds
As inflation continues to heat up, investors are searching for ways to provide a measure of protection. One possible safe haven is to invest in Series I Bonds (short for inflation bonds). This security combines the security of U.S. Savings Bonds with ...
April 7, 2022
Tax Angles to U.S. Series EE Savings Bonds
For investors looking for safety and a definitive return on their money, U.S. Savings Bonds are a tried-and-true option. Although they aren’t as glamorous as many other investments, you know exactly what you’re getting. Plus, you have more tax leeway ...
April 7, 2022
Tax Pros and Cons to Municipal Bonds
Municipal bonds—frequently called “munis” for short—are often attractive to investors in the highest income tax brackets. Nevertheless, despite the obvious benefits, there are potential drawbacks to watch out for as well.
April 7, 2022
Last-Minute Filing Tips from Illinois CPA Society
Filing federal and state tax returns is always a hectic and complicated process. The Illinois CPA Society reminds taxpayers that CPAs have your back. CPAs are strategically positioned to help file your tax returns while determining the best ways to ...
April 7, 2022
Why Financial Advisors Need to Level Up Their Customer Databases
Technologies like Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools can help FAs stay organized amid this demand—that is, if they leverage the tools to their full capabilities. While many advisors already maintain a customer database, these systems are ...
April 7, 2022
PKF O’Connor Davies Announces Updated Flexible Work Policy and Enhanced Benefit Offerings
These updates incorporate the best practices and approaches that have emerged over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic into the program, which remains among the most flexible in the profession. These updates are designed to maximize the ...
April 7, 2022
Oracle and AICPA & CIMA Team Up to Tackle the Technology Skills Gap in Finance
As businesses navigated recent market disruptions, finance teams rapidly embraced cloud technology that would help drive critical business decisions. However, only 10 percent of finance leaders believe their teams have the full complement of technology...
April 7, 2022
CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois Appoints 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois, the charitable partner of the Illinois CPA Society, has announced its Board of Directors to serve April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
April 7, 2022
Unemployment Claims Fall to Lowest Since 1968
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week by more than forecast, showing that employers are retaining workers in an increasingly tight labor market.
April 6, 2022
Diversity Hiring of Graduates into the Accounting Profession is Increasing: AICPA Trends Report
The diversity of graduates hired into accounting and finance functions of U.S. CPA firms is on the rise with an increase of almost five percentage points from 30.1 percent in 2018 to 34.8 percent in 2020, according to the “2021 Trends: a report on ...
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