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A recent survey of M&A executives found that business leaders are likely to “revisit foundational strategic assumptions” and make “bigger, bolder decisions” about their assets.

Widening skills gaps and increasing hiring complexity continue to be issues hiring managers are facing in the early stages of 2026, according to new research from Robert Half.

Joining a fast-growing majority of states, Wisconsin lawmakers recently passed legislation offering an alternative path to becoming a CPA that doesn’t require 150 college credit hours.

The AICPA is urging the IRS and Treasury to modify the “determine and document” requirement in in transition guidance tied to Sec. 951(a)(2)(B) under H.R. 1.

About one in 10 CEOs at Fortune 500s and S&P 500 firms came directly from the finance chief seat last year, according to a new research report.

The IRS is enhancing the online Tax Pro Account, allowing firms to designate staff authorized to act under the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) access.

The IRS and Treasury recently released proposed regulations on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The AICPA has expressed support for the newly introduced Accounting STEM Pursuit Act, which would establish the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway.

The AICPA’s new Profession Ready Initiative aims to help early-career CPAs develop the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.

The IRS recently updated its qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, previously known as streamlined installment agreements, to now include business taxpayers.

A recent notice of proposed rulemaking clarified the Department of Education’s proposed definition of professional degrees for the purposes of graduate student loan limits.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is interested in feedback from WICPA members about its website.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR's) January 2026 tax bulletin outlines a new tax law, income and franchise tax updates, and sales and use tax updates.

The IRS extended the deadline for SECURE 2.0-related amendments to IRAs, SEPs and SIMPLE IRAs to Dec. 31, 2027.

The WICPA is pleased to announce that Gov. Tony Evers and the state of Wisconsin have designated November 2025 as Accounting Careers Month in Wisconsin.

WICPA President & CEO Tammy Hofstede recently met with representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to express concerns with DOR's 1099-R billing project and the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) issue.

The Wisconsin DECA is now accepting volunteers to help judge students at the State Career Development Conference on Monday, Feb. 24, and/or Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Lake Geneva.

Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed the month of April as Financial Literacy and Capability Month in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced Friday, April 1.