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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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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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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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Governor pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

February 25, 2026

Gianforte calls lowering tax rates the “best policy around”

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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