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Now is the time for AI governance
September 29, 2026
Ignoring AI governance can lead to consequences ranging from embarrassing mistakes to the compromise of private information
Pierson receives 2026 Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award
September 29, 2026
Congratulations to Denise Pierson, CPA, recipient of ISCPA’s 2026 Outstanding CPA in Business and Industry Award. Learn how her leadership, service and commitment to the profession have made a lasting impact on Iowa’s CPA community.
Rosenbaum receives ISCPA’s 2026 Public Service Award
September 29, 2026
Congratulations to Twyla Rosenbaum, CPA, recipient of ISCPA’s 2026 Public Service Award. From mentoring future CPAs to decades of community service and professional leadership, discover how Twyla has made a lasting difference for students, colleagues and communities.
2026 Conferences and Signature Events at a Glance
September 18, 2026
Add your favorites to your calendar.
Candidates for Iowa Auditor of State met with Legislation Committee
September 14, 2026
The ISCPA Legislation Committee welcomed the two major-party candidates for Iowa Auditor of State to talk to the group.
The Picasso and the Income
Member Only Content September 14, 2026
Weekly tax podcast
What's new at the Iowa DOR: paper filing trends, PTET clarity, and R&D credit transition
September 08, 2026
By supporting the people and organizations that shape our communities, we are already part of something larger than the numbers.
IRS Bit By Not Mailing Via Certified Mail
Member Only Content September 07, 2026
Weekly tax podcast
From Awareness to Action: Building Your Firm’s Responsible AI Strategy
September 04, 2026
Artificial intelligence now presents one of the most important strategic choices facing accounting firms
When is Partnership Return Not a Return
Member Only Content August 31, 2026
Weekly tax podcast
Gen Z has an AI problem and employers need to pay attention
August 28, 2026
Faster work isn’t always smarter work.
Stress or burnout? Four steps to stop over-functioning
August 28, 2026
Workplace stress impacts 70% of U.S. workers, with nearly a third experiencing it often, pushing high performers towards burnout.
Why mental strength is becoming a physical leadership skill
August 28, 2026
Leadership capacity is proactively built through deliberate physical and psychological conditioning, ensuring leaders are prepared for high-stakes challenges.
Five questions to ask about client data security in a hosted environment
August 27, 2026
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any technology provider.
How generative AI can make accountants more productive
August 24, 2026
Generative AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who use AI will likely outperform those who don’t.
Proposed Regulations Week
Member Only Content August 24, 2026
Weekly tax podcast
ASB approves standard on auditors’ responsibilities relating to fraud
August 21, 2026
The AICPA Auditing Standards Board approved a new standard that enhances and clarifies auditor responsibilities relating to fraud or suspected fraud in a financial statement audit.
What happens next? Understanding Iowa’s rulemaking process for CPA licensure pathways
August 21, 2026
HF 778 became effective July 1, 2026, creating an important new alternative pathway to CPA licensure in Iowa. But passage of the law was not the final step. The Iowa Accountancy Examining Board process to adopt administrative rules that put the legislation into practice is underway.
Maybe State Law Limited Partner Isn't the Test for 1402(a)(13)
Member Only Content August 17, 2026
Weekly tax podcast
Final rule will eliminate BOI reporting for US entities
August 13, 2026
FinCEN to issue a final rule that permanently removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act,