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Every business owner needs a CPA to help them strategize for the future. A human. This isn’t something software could ever do, because the human connection is key to a successful partnership. No AI can do this.

Today’s retirees are living longer, working later and reimagining what this phase of life looks like. It’s our role to help them clarify what they want the rest of their life to look like — and how to finance it with precision.

Collaboration and hands-on experience were highly valued among accounting students who interned at accounting practices this summer, and they learned everything from effective communication skills to Excel shortcuts.

With stricter regulations and rising client demands, 2025 is proving to be a challenging year for accountants — especially CPAs juggling compliance and complex workloads. Time-tracking software is now essential.

For firm leaders navigating changing client expectations, talent shortages and the pressure to deliver faster insights, artificial intelligence (AI) presents a critical opportunity. It can help firms scale services.

In high-performance, highly creative and innovative organizations, there is a resounding, consistent factor found in all of them — curiosity and investment in relationship building. They are symbiotic.