If you’re a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) tax professional who dreams of entrepreneurship, you know that taking the first step can be scary. But a solid business plan can help you understand where you are, where you’re going with your business, and what you need to achieve to it. 

As an accounting professional, you know the great value that Excel adds to your work process. Learning new skills in Excel can save you endless hours and eliminate human error or repetitive tasks. Gain even more efficiency by leveraging Goal Seek in Excel for your projects. 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO). It’s a coveted title and motiving career goal if you strive to bring influence, be a key decision maker, and enjoy a wide variety of perks and benefits within an organization.  But even when you know this position is a big deal, and you want to be a part of the C-suite, the one thing you may not know: What does a CFO do? Find out more about the CFO job description, day-to-day tasks, salary info, and how to become a CFO. 

Conditional formatting in Excel allows you to automatically format cells based on specific criteria or rules that you define. Instead of manually formatting cells based on changing data, you can set up conditions that will format the cell automatically, making it easier to identify patterns or exceptions in your data. While you can specify formatting based on conditions, you can also leverage a conditional formatting formula and formula-based customization rules. 

Note: All information refers to the 2024 tax year in which returns are filed in 2025. 

Interested in becoming a military accountant or continuing your existing accounting career as a member of the United States military? You can do it! There are several services and programs that can help you if you are interested in pursuing accounting in the military.Find answers to your questions about accounting in the military, as well as guidance and resources to help you grow success as a military accountant. 

Earning your Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certification demonstrates your knowledge and expertise in internal auditing, opening the door to new career opportunities and helping you to stand out in your field. If you want to earn this globally recognized credential, we’re sharing a comprehensive guide to cover everything you need to know about the CIA certification, including what it is, requirements, benefits, and so much more. 

Financial statement and compliance auditors are applying artificial intelligence (AI) much more frequently, and there is growing interest in leveraging its benefits. To help you understand how to use artificial intelligence in auditing while avoiding risk, we’re walking you through what you need to know.

Career growth as an internal auditor comes as you specialize your knowledge and earn credentials that show your expertise. Since the international gold standard in this area is the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) certification, obtaining this can make a big difference in reaching your career goals. To earn this prestigious credential, learn everything you need to know about the CIA Auditor Exam.

Learn about recent changes to the CPA Exam and the new CPA Exam blueprint from the AICPA.