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For some of life’s most difficult questions there is actually a simple answer: networking.

Montana has officially updated the CPA Exam rules, and here’s what you need to know

While an accounting career can lead to exciting, rewarding work, too often the profession’s negatives get highlighted. Here’s how CPAs change the narrative and tell a better story to support the talent pipeline.

Changes to the calculation of Montana taxable income that took effect for tax year 2024 may have resulted in some individuals seeing a larger than expected balance due when filing their tax return.

The accounting profession is in the midst of a seismic shift. Private equity (PE) is reshaping firm ownership structures, consolidation is reaching smaller firms, and partners nearing retirement are asking: Who will take care of my clients?

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the new licensure pathway

The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025

Two University of Montana accounting students recently won national scholarships geared toward outstanding graduates considering careers in auditing.

As the accounting profession continues to evolve amid changing expectations, emerging technologies and shifting demographics, one priority stands at the forefront

Accounting has always been a discipline rooted in precision — accuracy, compliance, documentation and control. But today, it is just as much a tool for impact as it is for oversight.

Despite an evolving business landscape and the rapid rise of automation and analytics, the core reasons for choosing accounting remain stronger than ever

This summer, I had a wake-up call: I was addicted to my phone.

The proposed revisions are designed to address emerging learning methods, further clarify credit-awarding mechanisms, and ensure continuing professional education remains relevant

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy launched the NASBA CPA Mobile App.

This new research reveals a wide divide between early-career professionals and managers, with growing skills gaps fueling generational friction.

The 2025 Montana Legislature made changes in two areas to the subtraction for contributions to a 529 plan under the Montana College Savings program.

Data Security Resource Guide for Tax Professionals from the IRS

For most CPAs, those three letters after our name are more than a credential—they’re a symbol of ethics, achievement, and trust. But in some firms and states, CPAs are being asked—or even required—not to use the designation in business communications.

Your heart pounds. Your breath gets shaky. Then your stomach drops.

The CPA exam is difficult but not impossible.