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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.

  • public practice news

Events and networking opportunities

October 27, 2026

Upcoming opportunities to close out 2026 and start 2027.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • cpe & events
  • member news
  • young professionals

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.

  • public practice news

The Website Handoff Accounting Firms Rarely Document

October 26, 2026

The best website governance process is small enough to repeat.

  • public practice news

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.

  • public practice news

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.

  • business & industry news
  • iowa cpa & society news
  • public practice news
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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.

  • public practice news

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.

  • public practice news

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.

  • public practice news

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.

  • advocacy
  • iowa cpa & society news

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.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • public practice news
  • tax

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.

  • cpe & events

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.

  • advocacy
  • iowa cpa & society news

2026 ISCPA Circle of Excellence Awards gala captures CPAs' best

October 02, 2026

Another sellout year brought members together to celebrate the CPA profession.

  • business & industry news
  • iowa cpa & society news
  • cpe & events
  • member news
  • leadership
  • public practice news
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

Attend a Community Connections near you in November

October 02, 2026

We want to see you! Choose a date and location that works best.

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  • cpe & events
  • member news
  • leadership
  • public practice news
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • member news
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • cpe & events
  • member news
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • member news
  • leadership
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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.

  • iowa cpa & society news
  • member news
  • leadership
  • students & educators
  • young professionals

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