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AI is not a technology problem - it is a reinvention problem
October 27, 2026
AI is changing leaders’ work faster than organizations are adapting.
Events and networking opportunities
October 27, 2026
Upcoming opportunities to close out 2026 and start 2027.
Multitasking doesn’t just harm your brain, it makes you bad at your job
October 26, 2026
Do this instead. There’s a better way, a brain expert says.
The Website Handoff Accounting Firms Rarely Document
October 26, 2026
The best website governance process is small enough to repeat.
Emotionally Intelligent People Use 2 Brilliant Phrases to Build Trust and Strengthen Their Relationships
October 25, 2026
They’re each remarkably simple, but that’s part of what makes them so effective.
CPA Exam score releases are changing in 2027: What Iowa CPAs need to know
October 23, 2026
AICPA has announced a transition to a new technology platform for delivering the CPA Exam. It will temporarily interrupt testing and significantly adjust score-release timing for 12 months following the launch.
Why AI Requires CPAs to Look Beyond Traditional Risk Scores
October 23, 2026
As CPAs take on larger advisory roles, their value increasingly includes helping clients understand how financial and nonfinancial risks connect.
AI is reshaping finance jobs rather than eliminating them, survey finds
October 22, 2026
Just 3% of CFOs report actively reducing headcount where AI has replaced work in the finance function, although few organizations are yet in position to fully implement AI across all workflows.
Problem solved: A math example of CPA-led assurance using AI agents
October 19, 2026
A CPA who recently solved a 40-year-old math problem using AI believes that the “gold rush” to solve similar problems is creating a golden opportunity for CPAs in the assurance space.
IRS announces 2026 Tax Professional Awareness Week
October 16, 2026
Resources to help tax professionals prepare for the 2027 filing season
Why Iowa CPAs should pay attention to licensure
October 15, 2026
Across the country, proposals to change occupational licensing are creating risks that deserve attention before they reach a hearing room in Iowa.
Three planning tips for a smooth tax season with your clients
October 14, 2026
Before the busy season rush, make sure to address these important tax updates with your clients.
Sometimes learning is just better in the room
October 06, 2026
We love the convenience of virtual CPE and member events (and we know you do, too). But sometimes, there’s real value in closing the laptop and connecting face-to-face.
Building Iowa CPA advocacy before the next legislative session
October 05, 2026
The most effective time to explain the CPA profession to a legislator is before a proposal puts it at risk.
2026 ISCPA Circle of Excellence Awards gala captures CPAs' best
October 02, 2026
Another sellout year brought members together to celebrate the CPA profession.
Attend a Community Connections near you in November
October 02, 2026
We want to see you! Choose a date and location that works best.
Two paths, one shared achievement: A mother-son CPA story
September 30, 2026
For Michelle and Cade Moore, earning the CPA designation became a family accomplishment. But the roads that brought them there could hardly have been more different.
Future CPAs honored with 2026 Iowa CPA Education Foundation scholarships
September 29, 2026
Nine scholarships were awarded during the 2026 ISCPA Circle of Excellence Awards gala.
Munsell honored with 2026 Rising Star Award
September 29, 2026
Congratulations to Alexis Munsell, CPA, recipient of ISCPA’s 2026 Rising Star Award. From mentoring young professionals to introducing students to careers in accounting, Alexis is already making an impact on the profession and its future.
Neitzel receives Rising Star Award recognition
September 29, 2026
Congratulations to Devin Neitzel, CPA, CFP, recipient of ISCPA’s 2026 Rising Star Award. Through professional achievement, service and active involvement in the CPA community, Devin is already making a meaningful impact on the profession.