The Strategic Imperative of FP&A Automation: Driving Efficiency and Insight in Modern Finance
The relentless pressure on Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams to accelerate financial closes, enhance forecast accuracy, and deliver real-time insights for critical business decisions is a constant in today’s…
The Staggering Financial and Time Burden of Federal Compliance Revealed in New Analysis
The labyrinthine landscape of federal regulations imposes a substantial and often underestimated cost on both individuals and organizations, demanding meticulous attention to an array of deadlines throughout the year. The…
The 2026 Surprise: Pricing Eased in Pockets, but Protection Did Not
Many Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) entered 2026 anticipating a period of relief for their business clients in the commercial insurance market. Following two years of substantial premium increases, indicators began…
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Berman Hopkins, Bolstering Southeast Presence and Expanding Sector Expertise
Top 50 accounting firm Doeren Mayhew has announced its third significant merger and acquisition (M&A) of 2026, acquiring Berman Hopkins, a distinguished INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 300 firm with…
U.S. Job Openings Rise in January Amidst Shifting Labor Market Dynamics
The U.S. labor market exhibited a mixed picture in January, with job openings seeing an uptick while layoffs decreased. This trend suggests a degree of resilience in employer demand for…
Washington State Poised to Implement Landmark 9.9% Tax on Incomes Exceeding $1 Million, Shifting State Tax Policy After Nearly a Century
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington State is on the cusp of enacting its most significant tax policy alteration in nearly 100 years, with the Senate’s concurrence on Wednesday evening to a…
Mississippi’s Move to Make NIL Earnings Non-Taxable Could Flip the Script on College Football Recruiting
The landscape of collegiate athletics, particularly in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference (SEC), is in a constant state of flux. Recent legislative actions in Mississippi have introduced a significant new…
Existing-Home Sales Rise 1.7% in February as Affordability Improves for Eighth Consecutive Month
Existing-home sales saw a notable increase of 1.7% month-over-month in February, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) latest…
AICPA News Roundup Highlights Key Initiatives and Advocacy Efforts
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has been actively engaged in several significant initiatives, advocating for the accounting profession and its stakeholders on critical issues ranging from student loan regulations…
The Vanishing Candidate: Ghosting Becomes a Pervasive and Frustrating Stalemate in Today’s Hiring Landscape
Ghosting, the act of abruptly ceasing all communication without explanation, has emerged as a significant and deeply frustrating impediment in the modern hiring process. This phenomenon leaves both employers scrambling…
FASB Proposes New Guidance for Discount Rate Measurement in Market-Return Cash Balance Pension Plans

















