by Controllers Council | May 13, 2026 | Accounting, Accounting Education, Career Development, CPA/CPE
State lawmakers across the country are reshaping the path to CPA licensure as the accounting profession confronts ongoing talent shortages and declining enrollment. New rules in many states now allow candidates to replace a fifth year of college with additional work...
by Controllers Council | May 8, 2026 | Accounting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audit
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the audit profession. Tasks once handled by junior accountants, including testing payroll, expenses, and contracts, are increasingly being automated by AI tools. As firms expand adoption, the role of accountants is shifting...
by Controllers Council | Apr 22, 2026 | Accounting, Accounting Education, Career Development, CPA/CPE
As of April 2026, several U.S. states have enacted or proposed changes to their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure requirements. These modifications aim to address the growing shortage of accountants by providing more flexible pathways to licensure....
by Controllers Council | Apr 21, 2026 | Accounting
Some areas of accounting continue to resist digitization, requiring professionals to step away from their desks and into warehouses, storage sites, and field locations to verify inventory firsthand. These assignments call for precision, persistence, and a willingness...
by Controllers Council | Apr 17, 2026 | Accounting
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is entering a period of recalibration, with its leadership outlining a set of priorities intended to refine oversight, address emerging audit risks, and reinforce confidence in capital markets. Recent statements from PCAOB...
by Controllers Council | Feb 17, 2026 | Accounting
Streaming has transformed music into a high-volume, data-driven revenue model but it has also made royalty accounting far more complex. Behind every payment is a web of contracts, usage rights, and millions of data points flowing in from platforms, distributors, and...
