Lessons
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Self-Study vs. Live CPE: Which Counts for Your State Board?
Not every state treats self-study and live CPE the same way. Here’s how the two formats differ, and how to check whether your mix meets your state’s rules.
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The Best Sources for Accounting News in 2026
The accounting news landscape is crowded and repetitive. Here’s a curated list of sources actually worth your limited attention in 2026.
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CPE Reporting Periods Explained: When Is Your CPA License Renewal Due?
Annual, biennial, triennial — CPE reporting periods vary by state and can be confusing. Here’s how to find your exact window and avoid a lapsed license.
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Build a CPE Habit: How to Stop Cramming Credits Before Your Deadline
Most CPAs cram CPE hours in the final weeks before renewal. Here’s how a small monthly habit makes the deadline scramble disappear for good.
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Best CPE Courses for CPAs in 2026: How to Choose
“Best” CPE isn’t the same for every CPA. Here’s a practical framework for choosing courses that satisfy your state’s rules and actually help your career.
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How Many CPE Credits Do You Need as a CPA?
CPE requirements vary by state, but most CPAs land around 40 hours a year or 120 over three years. Here’s how to find your exact number.
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Why Agentic AI Burns Through Tokens So Much Faster
Why does a routine proposal-deck request burn 163,000 tokens? Here’s the token mechanic behind agentic AI’s exploding costs.
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The Curriculum You’re Already Writing
1 in 3 new accounting hires quit within their first year. The fix for onboarding in an AI-native pipeline isn’t a training program — it’s a habit you’re already halfway doing.
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Automation Complacency and Professional Skepticism
88% of surveyed audit professionals say AI risks undermining professional judgment. The research on why — and the one habit that actually fixes it — comes from aviation and radiology, not accounting.
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The Expert Blind Spot Compounds Upward
75% of CPAs are retirement-eligible within 15 years. The way firms used to capture their judgment before they left is disappearing too — for a different reason.