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Your Biggest AI Risk Isn’t the Technology

August 20, 2026

Decision fatigue—not automation itself—may become the greatest threat to judgment, governance and leadership across the accounting profession.

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Help Showcase the Value of Licensed CPAs Across Montana

August 03, 2026

This summer, you may notice new billboards appearing in Billings and Missoula with a simple but powerful message: "Numbers You Can Trust. Licensed Professionals Make Sure of It."

The Spider Web of Retention: How Job Embeddedness Keeps Your Best People

July 28, 2026

Explore how workplace relationships, organizational fit, and community connections influence employee retention.

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Why Belonging Is a Leadership Competency for the Accounting Profession

June 30, 2026

Organizations navigating change need leaders who can build trust, foster belonging, and engage people to contribute at their full potential.

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Republican state senator suspends property tax cap ballot initiative

June 08, 2026

The initiative would have limited local governments’ property tax increases to no more than 2% per year, with some exceptions.

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The Financial Report of the United States Government: Why It Matters to CPAs

May 21, 2026

The report provides an opportunity to understand the federal government using many of the same accounting concepts applied in private-sector financial reporting

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Caught in the Middle: Why Caregiving May Be Accounting’s Next Talent Crisis

May 13, 2026

The profession has spent years talking about retention, burnout, and leadership pipelines. But a quieter challenge may be reshaping all three: caregiving responsibilities that many professionals are carrying in silence.

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America’s Best-In-State CPAs

April 15, 2026

This list recognizes the finest active certified public accountants in the nation—and we’re especially proud that all of Montana’s honorees are members of the MTCPA.

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State auditor says nearly $1 million in fraud loss prevented; fraud reports on record pace

April 15, 2026

Office of Securities and Insurance Commissioner say increased outreach has led to increased fraud complaints and investigations

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What we know about the latest push to cap property taxes in Montana

April 09, 2026

The backers of three ballot initiatives maintain that homeowners in the state pay too much in taxes. Opponents warn that the caps could have wide-ranging and detrimental effects.

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Student Spotlight: From Montana to the Arctic — A VITA Experience to Remember

April 01, 2026

I am a senior accounting student at MSU and earlier this semester I had an incredible opportunity to travel to rural Alaskan villages to help prepare taxes. Here's my story.

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Accounting vs. Finance: Which Major Is Right for You?

March 31, 2026

Choosing the right path depends on how you think, what motivates you, and what kind of stability and flexibility you want long term.

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Montana Supreme Court denies governor’s request to take up property tax case

March 31, 2026

Gianforte told the high court that as much as $95 million in tax rebates could be at stake

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Oh, the Places You Can Go…CPA Edition

March 31, 2026

With commitment, curiosity and strategic deci­sion-making, the possibilities with a career in accounting are truly endless.

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Becoming an AI-Enabled Accountant

March 30, 2026

AI isn’t changing education—it’s clarifying what learning needs to become.

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Republican legislator rolls out new property tax cap initiative

March 23, 2026

State Sen. Wylie Galt’s constitutional initiative would cap most property tax increases by local governments at 2%. It’s the third property tax cap initiative attempting to qualify for the 2026 ballot.

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Ignorance isn’t bliss — it’s a tax strategy for Montana’s largest city

March 06, 2026

Compromise for property taxes left the legislature and Billings with expensive, unanswered questions

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Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats

March 05, 2026

Annual list highlights evolving schemes; agency spotlights National Slam the Scam Day

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Why MTCPA Membership Belongs on Your Resume (Yes, Even as a Student)

March 04, 2026

One simple but powerful way to stand out in a competitive job market? Add your membership in MTCPA to your resume.

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When One Tough Class Makes You Question Accounting — Read This First

February 26, 2026

One difficult course does not determine your ability, your potential, or your future in the field.

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