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  • Despite AI Investment, Manual Processes Still Dominate

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 19, 2025
    A new report from audit solutions provider Fieldguide illustrates the gulf between enthusiasm for AI and the reality of daily operations in the accounting profession.
  • What Young Accountants Should Watch in 2026 Tech Planning

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 18, 2025
    As firms begin mapping their 2026 strategies, several of the trends outlined in CPA Practice Advisor’s annual technology predictions are particularly relevant for early-career accountants who are building their skills and positioning themselves for the year ahead. 
  • Internal Audit Teams Face a New Skills Landscape for 2026

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 17, 2025
    Internal audit leaders are preparing for a skills shift that is broader than new technology or changing regulations.
  • Gen Z Maintains Work-Life Boundaries Despite Layoffs

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 14, 2025
    Younger professionals are continuing to prioritize work-life balance, even in the face of a slowing labor market and heightened job insecurity.
  • The Hidden Costs of Taking on Too Much at Once

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 13, 2025
    Multitasking is widely acknowledged to reduce productivity, but a lesser-known strain on efficiency comes from macro tasking, taking on multiple large projects at the same time. 
  • FASB and GASB Seek Student Nominations for Postgraduate Technical Assistant Program

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 11, 2025

    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) are inviting accounting faculty to nominate graduate students for their Postgraduate Technical Assistant (PTA) Program, which offers a year-long, hands-on experience in standard-setting process.

  • Bridging the AI Trust Gap

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 10, 2025
    Recent data from Deloitte’s TrustID Index shows a sharp drop in employee trust toward employer-provided AI tools.
  • Companies Considering Including Emergency Savings as Part of Employee Benefits

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    Nov 7, 2025
    According to Fidelity, 94% of employers think that they are responsible for supporting their workers' financial well-being. A crucial part of maintaining financial well-being is having enough savings for emergency expenses.
  • How the Profession Can Meet Gen Z Where They Are

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 6, 2025
    As the accounting profession faces a tightening pipeline and a shifting labor market, understanding what young professionals want out of work has become more important than ever. 
  • Accounting’s Talent Problem Isn’t Just Burnout

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Nov 4, 2025
    According to the 2025 Accounting MOVE Project Report, nearly 63% of firms say burnout is the top reason employees leave.