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Published September 2026

Massive shifts in the regulatory landscape surrounding healthcare are changing how healthcare organizations make money. For accountants and finance professionals working in the industry, these changes directly affect how revenue is estimated, how bad debt is forecasted, and how often those assumptions need to be revisited.

Published August 2026

As artificial intelligence and other technologies change how financial professionals work, the financial controller skills that matter most are changing, too. Controllers increasingly need a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, technology fluency, and leadership skills.

This article explores how financial…

Published July 2026

Although ASC 606 has been in effect for several years, revenue recognition continues to present challenges for many organizations. While the standard provides a comprehensive framework for recognizing revenue, applying it requires consistency and careful evaluation rather than mere rule-following.

Published July 2026

Strong internal controls have always been key to reliable financial reporting. In 2026, however, organizations are facing new challenges that are reshaping how they approach compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

The fundamentals of SOX haven't changed, but the business environment has. Artificial intelligence is becoming…

Published June 2026

For most CPAs, earning CPE credits is a requirement. But choosing the right CPE courses requires more strategy than you might think.

New regulations, emerging technologies, changing client expectations, and specialized reporting requirements are creating new opportunities in accounting—and new skill gaps. The courses you choose…

Published June 2026

Cash flow forecasting has always been a core responsibility for finance teams. What has changed is the level of uncertainty organizations must navigate.

Lingering inflation concerns, fluctuating interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor market shifts, and ongoing geopolitical volatility have made future cash needs more…

Published June 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the financial reporting process. Finance teams are using AI tools to analyze large datasets, identify anomalies, summarize disclosures, draft narratives, and accelerate routine reporting tasks.

The potential benefits are significant. AI can reduce manual effort, improve…

Published June 2026

Real estate organizations are facing one of the most complex accounting and tax environments in recent years. Higher financing costs, evolving lease arrangements, changing property valuations, and increased reporting expectations are creating significant challenges for CPAs, controllers, and finance leaders responsible for real…

Published May 2026

Ethics in accounting rarely breaks down through obvious fraud or intentional misconduct. More often, the real pressure points are subtle: a rushed close process, an AI-generated analysis no one fully reviewed, a client pushing for “reasonable flexibility,” or a disclosure decision shaped as much by optics as technical guidance.

Published May 2026

Audit preparation begins long before fieldwork starts.

Organizations that wait until auditors arrive to organize documentation, address control gaps, or reconcile accounts often create unnecessary delays, increase audit costs, and put added strain on internal teams. By contrast, organizations that approach audit readiness…

Published May 2026

Staying current with FASB developments is critical for CPAs responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting.

By mid-year, accounting professionals often find themselves balancing current reporting demands with new standards, implementation timelines, and disclosure considerations that will affect future reporting…

Published May 2026

Mid-year financial planning for CPAs is a critical opportunity. By the time organizations reach the halfway point of the fiscal year, enough performance data exists to evaluate what is working, where assumptions have drifted, and what adjustments are needed to stay aligned with annual goals.

For CPAs, this period presents an…