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What’s the Real ROI of AI? AI is saving time and reducing risk, but measuring its true ROI is still a challenge. Plus, we’ll dive into how finance leaders shared how they’re navigating efficiency gains, risk reduction, and the complexities of putting AI’s value into...

The Current State Of Accounting Accounting firms are raising salaries at record levels, but will it be enough to solve the talent shortage? The latest MAP Survey reveals how pay, profits, and even AI adoption are shaping the profession. In this edition, we’ll tell you...

Signals Of Change Ahead Is AI really reshaping the job market, or is the slowdown simply part of a larger economic trend? Recent studies point in different directions: some show early signs of disruption for entry-level workers, while others find little evidence of...

The Reality Behind AI In Accounting Artificial intelligence is often pitched as the solution to the industry’s talent challenges and productivity gaps, but is it really delivering? A new study at MIT Sloan and Stanford Graduate School of Business digs into how AI is...

Let’s Talk Workplace Trends As fall begins, many Boston employers are tightening return-to-office policies. A recent Boston Business Journal survey found that most companies plan to increase on-site expectations before the start of 2026. Keep reading to see what that...

Return-to-Office Trends to Watch Workplace expectations continue to shift as organizations refine how they manage attendance and compliance. Companies are adopting new tools and approaches to ensure policies are being followed, while also navigating the balance...

What is AI’s New Role in Finance? We know you’ve been waiting to find out since last week’s subject line hinted at it… Hopefully, you enjoyed last week’s newsletter highlighting PwC UK’s New System for Return to Office Policies instead. This week, we’re really diving...

Navigating Your Finance Career In 2025 The finance and accounting job market is evolving, with longer hiring timelines, a mix of permanent and contract roles, and steady salary growth. This week, our President, Sean Dowling, is breaking down the top in-demand...

What CFOs Are Saying About Crypto, And Why It Matters Corporate finance is entering a new phase, and crypto is part of the conversation. This week, we’re unpacking the data on how CFOs are approaching digital assets, what’s driving adoption, and where the risks still...

AI Deepfakes In Interviews & An Update To The 150-hour Rule Is On The Table For MA CPAs In today’s tech-driven hiring landscape, verifying candidate authenticity is becoming just as important as assessing experience. With AI-generated applications and deepfakes on...

Tools & Training For Finance Pros In a time where there’s constant change, financial professionals are leaning on new tools to bring clarity to the chaos. This week, we have a collection of LinkedIn resources that break down essential forecasting, AI integration,...

Navigating the New Era of Accounting The accounting industry is facing a well-known challenge: a growing talent shortage that’s reshaping how firms attract and retain professionals. At the same time, the role of accountants is evolving—becoming more strategic,...

AI, Accounting, and More on the KBW’s Public Accounting Practice As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the accounting industry, firms of all sizes are reimagining how work gets done. From automating audits to delivering real-time insights, AI is helping...

Accounting Trends & Big Changes At KBW The accounting industry is evolving, and so are we. As firms navigate ongoing talent shortages and shifting licensure standards, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is proud to announce the launch of our new Public...

Do you need to safeguard the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of your financial reporting? Then it’s probably time to hire a controller. As the senior leader at the center of your organization’s financial integrity, the controller is responsible for operating...