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Montana’s House representatives laud fulfillment of Republican ‘mandate.’

Further value increases are likely for most homes — but tax bills will depend on state relief measures, local government budgets.

Going beyond a plan for smart student loan decisions, business-minded prospective students want to choose a field of study that will help them build a strong career with a high return on investment (ROI).

No one looks back and says, “I wish I had delayed my CPA Exam.” Find someone who’s happy they did, and I’ll buy you a coffee. The CPA is your ticket to promotions, higher pay and job security.

Bridging generational gaps and helping to motivate emerging leaders is a key component to elevating any organization.

Governor’s veto pen slashes hundreds of millions in spending that had been approved by legislators.

Imagine logging into your firm’s system one morning to find a flashing screen: Your files have been encrypted. Pay $200,000 in Bitcoin within 72 hours or lose everything. For small to mid-sized CPA firms, this isn't a theoretical horror story. It's becoming an all-too-common reality.

Miles Sumner, an accounting student at Montana State University, received a prestigious national scholarship this spring that will pay his way through graduate school.

The 2025 AICPA PCPS/CPA.com National Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey is now open—and your participation can make a difference.

A hiring expert shares six practical ways employers can bring their company culture to life—and leave a lasting impression on high-performing candidates.

In an effort to lower property tax bills for homeowners and landlords who provide long-term rental housing, the state Legislature and Gov. Gianforte passed major tax relief legislation this year.

MTCPA is proud to announce Ronald (Ron) Yates, Jr., CPA, Tax Partner & Regional Leader at Eide Bailly in Billings, as the recipient of its highest honor, the 2025 Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

The AICPA and NASBA have given the green light to expanding the accounting profession's model law, the Uniform Accountancy Act, to include a new optional pathway for CPA candidates to obtain licensure, the two groups said on Wednesday.

The Montana Department of Revenue is launching a new website at revenue.mt.gov on Thursday, May 15 at 4:00 PM.

The IRS on Thursday issued its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts next year, with small increases across the board as inflation cools.

Lawmakers debated a record number of bills and passed major initiatives including medicaid expansion, income and property tax reform, and investments in teacher pay

How deregulatory actions may affect taxpayers and what taxpayers can do to respond

The Trump administration is reportedly making plans to shut down the Internal Revenue Service's Direct File free tax prep system next year.

With the tax deadline approaching this Tuesday, NBC Montana reached out to a local Certified Public Accountant to get some insights.