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  • How Chronic Stress Almost Cost a CPA His Life

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 15, 2026
    CPA Randy Crabtree reflects on how chronic stress and burnout nearly cost him his life, and what ultimately helped him recover and rebuild a healthier relationship with work.

  • Building the Pipeline for Gen Z

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 14, 2026
    As the accounting profession continues to face a talent gap, and roughly 124,000 accountant and auditor roles expected to open each year over the next decade, Gen Z recruitment and retention has become more and more of a structural priority.

  • New Jersey Governor Signs CPA Licensure Bill

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 13, 2026
    New Jersey has formally expanded its CPA licensure framework, adding a new pathway aimed at widening access to the profession while preserving existing standards. 

  • The Trends That Will Shape Accounting Technology This Year

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 12, 2026
    As firms look ahead to 2026, expectations around accounting technology has become more grounded. The coming year will be defined less by experimentation and more by tightening how technology is used, measured, and governed. 

  • The Majority of Employees See ‘AI Layoffs’ As an Excuse

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 9, 2026
    Layoff anxiety is rising across the US workforce, according to new data from INTOO’s Employee Mindset Report, conducted by The Harris Poll.

  • Eight Strategies CFOs Can Use to Promote Healthy Work-Life Balance

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 8, 2026

    The end of the year brings heightened pressure for many finance professionals, particularly CFOs tasked with year-end close, budget planning, and cross-functional coordination.

  • Finding a Job in the Age of AI

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 7, 2026
    AI is playing a role in the job search process, yet core hiring practices seem to be staying the same. While candidates are navigating automated interviews and AI-sorted applications, hiring managers are still looking for clear qualifications, communication skills, and professional judgement. 

  • Can AI Replace Accountants?

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 6, 2026
    Despite frequent speculation, Accounting Today predicts that AI will not replace accountants anytime soon. The technology is improving, but so far it falls short of displacing human professionals. 

  • Twelve CEOs Share Predictions for 2026

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 5, 2026
    Twelve CEOs recently offered their forecasts for 2026 in a Fast Company report, with many expecting significant technological and economic shifts.

  • EY US Survey: US Pros State Workplace Culture Is Key Factor That Makes Them Stay

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Dec 22, 2025
    A 2025 EY US Generation Survey released Dec. 16 showed that 60% of participants state that culture is a significant factor in their decision to remain in their jobs.
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