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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.
Rudd & Company PLLC CEO Blayne McArthur Announces Intention to Retire
February 23, 2026
Julie Kostelecky, a partner in the firm’s Bozeman office, will step into the role following Blayne McArthur’s retirement after 19 years as CEO.
Trust Is Still Accounting’s Most Valuable Asset
February 19, 2026
Ethical behavior is not enforced through policies alone, but sustained through trust, transparency, and example.
Announcing National 'Slam the Scam' Day
February 17, 2026
A joint effort to protect consumers from scams
Governor Gianforte Appoints Licensing Reform Task Force Members
February 06, 2026
MTCPA Executive Director, Allen Lloyd, appointed to the Governor's Licensing Reform Task Force, fulfilling his commitment to streamline state government and make it easier for Montanans to enter the workforce.
IRS Disaster Tax Relief Resources
February 05, 2026
The IRS is providing Disaster Tax Relief in response to the President Trump’s approval of a disaster relief request leading to a FEMA Disaster Relief declaration for Montana
Property Tax relief for homeowners & landlords, enroll by March 1
February 04, 2026
Montana residential property owners, including landlords, may be eligible for significant property tax relief through the Reduced Property Tax Rate enacted by the legislature in 2025.
Closing the Skills Gap: the Profession Ready Initiative
February 02, 2026
The accounting profession is sending a clear message on skills: workforce readiness at the early-career level has become a pivotal challenge as the business environment grows more complex and technology continues to reshape how CPAs work.
What’s Next for SECURE 2.0 and Secure Choice?
February 01, 2026
Key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act will roll out throughout 2025 and 2026, bringing both opportunities and challenges to your clients.
6 CPA Exam Study Tips
January 29, 2026
Many candidates feel intimidated by the CPA Exam — this uncertainty may even deter some students from the CPA license itself. However, the Exam is something any qualified candidate can tackle with the right preparation.
Adapting Your Leadership Style in an AI-Driven World
January 29, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a headline. It’s fast becoming the backbone of many industries, including accounting and finance. Within a few years, the very definition of “normal work” will change.
Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission — How to Successfully Stand Out in Your Career by Carving Your Own Path
January 29, 2026
To better understand how women build confidence, we interviewed 13 women CPAs, attorneys and entrepreneurs about their paths to successful careers. Four common themes consistently emerged.
CPA Success Blueprint: The Four Skills That Set You Apart
January 29, 2026
There are four foundational skills that are a blueprint for a successful career in public accounting.
Educating and Inspiring Students: The Power of Providing Perspective
January 29, 2026
With perspective, a student will gain a deeper appreciation for what they are learning as well as how the concepts being taught are used in the “real world.”
Montana State accounting students to offer free tax help starting Feb. 23
January 29, 2026
Accounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and community members who made less than $60,000 last year.
Reduce Post Busy Season Turnover Through Better Leadership
January 29, 2026
You can’t demand peak performance without designing for recovery.
Truth, Tensions and Transitions: The CPA’s Role in Family Business Dynamics
January 29, 2026
Truth is often stranger than fiction — especially in family businesses. CPAs are regularly called into situations where the balance sheet is the least complicated part of the engagement.
Deadline for 2025 Montana Annual Withholding Tax Reconciliation submission extended
January 28, 2026
Deadline for submitting 2025 Montana Annual Withholding Tax Reconciliation (Form MW-3) has been extended.
MTDOR Proposal & Adoption Notices
January 27, 2026
Recent proposal & adoption notices
Montana economists discuss impacts of a potential future state sales tax
January 27, 2026
For years, discussions about a possible state sales tax have been bubbling under the surface in Montana political circles.