Finding qualified staff tops ranking of CPA firm top issues
Accounting firms named finding qualified staff as their top issue, according to biennial survey results released by the AICPA’s firm practice management section. Read More
Expert warns: IRS has what it needs to pursue more audits
A speaker at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE tells attendees that the IRS is paying higher salaries to attract midcareer workers as the agency increases audits. Read More
AICPA updates practice aid for digital assets
The practice aid for accounting for and auditing of digital assets has new guidance on auditing the valuation of digital assets along with auditing procedures regarding their existence, rights, and obligations. Read More
Pipeline Pledge: How small commitments can make a big difference
The National Pipeline Advisory Group has big ideas for growing talent, and a small request related to its efforts could prove invaluable for the profession. Read More
Great Resignation workers less satisfied than before
Workers who quit their job during the Great Resignation are significantly less satisfied than their colleagues who stayed, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. Their overall job satisfaction is down 5.6 percentage points. Read More
Insights from ENGAGE: You don’t have to like people to lead people
A learning development adviser shares perspective on the qualities that truly matter for great leadership. Here’s a hint: You don’t have to be a “people person” to thrive. Read More
Blind adventurer challenges ENGAGE attendees to reach new heights
The first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest welcomes thousands to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 with an inspiring story. Read More
Bias possible in IRS program for auditing refundable credit returns
The IRS said it agrees with the six recommendations from the Government Accountability Office to eliminate the bias. Read More
IRS free filing program to become permanent with expanded scope
Commissioner Danny Werfel said the successful pilot program of Direct File encouraged the IRS to make the program available in all states and the District of Columbia. Read More
GASB updates its financial reporting blueprint
New guidance features targeted improvements to the financial reporting model established for state and local governments 25 years ago. Read More
Flexible work rankings: How does your region stack up?
A pair of reports break down the states where employees enjoy the most freedom when it comes to where they work and the areas where the flexible work model isn’t as common. Read More
Key planning considerations for childfree clients
Helping the growing demographic of childfree individuals and couples plan their financial futures requires a shift in perspective. Read More
