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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > mar > how-to-develop-your-career-and-aim-for-the-c-suite

How to develop your career and aim for the C-suite

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (417+ words) The route to CFO or CEO involves calculated risks that take you beyond your comfort zone " a decision-making reputation and strategic networking can help, too. A good way of doing this is to look at the backgrounds of the C-suite…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > mar > how-will-accountants-learn-new-skills-when-ai-does-the-work

How will accountants learn new skills when AI does the work?

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (1750+ words) As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling. One of the first things Carl Mayes, CPA, said he did when he started his career as an auditor 20 years ago was to…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > mar

March 2026

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (155+ words) As entry-level tasks are automated, the focus of training will shift to judgment, simulation, and continuous upskilling. Online games allow students of all ages to deal with ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios. AI tools are frequently used in data visualization…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > how-to-find-the-right-clients-for-cas

How to find the right clients for CAS

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (81+ words) The Journal of Accountancy is published by the American Institute of CPAs and covers a wide variety of subjects including tax, accounting, financial reporting, auditing, personal financial planning, technology, business valuation, professional development, ethics, liability issues, consulting, practice management, and…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > feb

February 2026

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (148+ words) New AI tools promise to automate a growing number of audit tasks, but the need for human review remains. CPAs warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity. Find out…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > feb > create-interactive-dashboards-with-excel-pivotcharts-and-slicers

Create interactive dashboards with Excel PivotCharts and slicers

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (551+ words) You can use Excel for creating interactive dashboards using PivotCharts combined with slicers to transform traditional, static reports into dynamic tools. Q. How can I use Excel to turn static financial reports into interactive dashboards that decision-makers can explore? The following…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > feb > promises-of-fast-and-easy-threaten-soc-credibility

Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (1718+ words) CPAs warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity. Once a niche corner of the accounting world, an AICPA System and Organization Controls (SOC) report has become a badge of…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > feb > company-lacks-standing-to-sue-ertc-advisers

Company lacks standing to sue ERTC advisers

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (285+ words) The court dismisses a company's complaint for failure to show it suffered a "concrete injury" from allegedly erroneous advice to claim the employee retention tax credit (ERTC). ERCS provided Greenway an online intake questionnaire regarding its potential eligibility for the…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > feb > how-to-prevent-late-stage-engagement-quality-review-surprises

How to prevent late-stage engagement quality review surprises

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (769+ words) Find out how to get EQ reviewers involved early and comply with audit-quality standards. Wrong. The EQ reviewer will not sign off because the concurring review reveals major deficiencies that will cause you to miss the deadline and may even…...

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journalofaccountancy.com > issues > 2026 > jan

January 2026 - Journal of Accountancy

2+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (163+ words) Guide clients through the significant changes in H.R. 1. This annual tax quick guide highlights dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions. After suffering two strokes in four days, the author battled mental health issues before he learned to recognize,…...