Professional development

The increasing amount of investment from private equity firms in the accounting profession is transforming the ways accountants pursue their careers, according to a new report.

Intuit announced the launch of the new ProAdvisor Academy, an expansion of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program which offers new training, certifications and badges.

Learning should be an ongoing process, not just an annual obligation or an item to tick off during performance evaluations.

The American Institute of CPAs teamed up with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers on a joint report calling attention to the urgent need for accountants in state and local governments.

Plus, TaxPlanIQ announces virtual summit; IRS announces availability of 18 online seminars; and other accounting tech news.

As the pool of eligible talent in the profession continues to shrink, and rougher markets force waves of layoffs, experts weigh in on what changes could turn the tide.

Once AI handles all the boring and unpleasant tasks for accountants, what boring and unpleasant tasks will replace them?

To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.

After a half-century at his firm, David Politziner says accounting is still all about relationships.

New entrants to the profession face more decisions more often than ever in building their accounting careers. Expert weigh in with their best career advice.