
AI-Focused Accounting Is Hindered by State CPA Licensing Laws
Reforming state CPA licensure requirements would give accounting firms more ways to recruit talent in the age of artificial intelligence.

Reforming state CPA licensure requirements would give accounting firms more ways to recruit talent in the age of artificial intelligence.

Bloomberg Tax Insights & Commentary is featuring a recurring questionnaire of prominent tax professionals who are willing to share their thoughts about their work and the practice of tax these days. Today we feature Rochelle Hodes, a principal in Washington National Tax at Crowe and former associate tax legislative counsel in the US Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy.

This week, experts examined the IRS R&D credit form, the “EU Inc.” bill, and more.
The latest attempts to revive the opportunity zone program risk continuing to see tax benefits allocated based on politics and geography rather than real economic need. The program should instead work to connect designation, investment, and outcome.
When considering government AI use, lawmakers must pause immediate political incentives. This means establishing guardrails for what will best serve the country into the future.
As fast-growing companies expand across borders, failing to align IP ownership with where value is created can trigger significant tax and deal risks.
In light of the PepsiCo tax case in Australia, the South African Revenue Service may argue that certain payments made under a supply or distribution agreement are royalties subject to withholding tax.
APAs remain increasingly valuable for managing transfer pricing risk despite APMA resource constraints.
Brazil’s adoption of OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines marks a significant shift towards global standards, presenting new challenges and opportunities for Brazilian taxpayers to align their practices with international norms and prepare for increased scrutiny.
A concise look at how governance, transparency, and structured decision‑making enable family enterprises to endure beyond three generations.
CJEU rulings have clarified transfer pricing’s impact on VAT and customs, prompting corporate reassessment.

The pace of technological change impacting accounting and compliance over the very recent past is materially ahead of what many of the largest firms publicly acknowledge, and the shift has been visible in real time.
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