Accounting
Accountants Taking Leading Role on AI as Investments Increase
A new ACCA report reiterates that AI is a tool to enhance the skills of accounting professionals rather than replace them.
Jason Bramwell
Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
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Accounting
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Auditing
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Accounting
AICPA & CIMA Launches Registered Apprenticeship for Accounting and Finance Associate Program
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Accounting
FloQast Debuts New Platform For Its Entire Solutions Portfolio
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Accounting
BILL Offers New Payment Capabilities For Accountants and SMBs
BILL rolled out a new international payment option and enhanced its Instant Payment and Invoice Financing offerings.
Payroll
Multiplier Announces New Comprehensive Global Payroll Product
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IRS
IRS Revises FAQs on Premium Tax Credit
The agency updated a section in its fact sheet about the refundable credit, which helps some taxpayers afford health insurance premiums.
Human Resources
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Firm Management
Majority of CEOs Think Offices Will Be Filled Again Five Days a Week By 2027
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Accounting
AICPA Looks to Amend Standard on Financial Statement Preparation
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Payroll
First Glimpse of 2025 Projected Salary Ranges For Public Accounting
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