Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
April 7, 2020
AICPA Applauds Additional Clarity in Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is thanking the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) for providing further clarity on the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the $349 billion small business ...
April 7, 2020
The Continuous Improvement Approach to Leading Change
The accounting world is changing dramatically - so much so that change has become “business as usual” in many firms, and the success of the business depends on how firm leaders manage and execute that change.
April 7, 2020
AICPA Recommends Lender Documents and Key Calculations to Use in PPP Applications
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has recommended a defined set of documents for lenders to rely on as well as some key clarifications in the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application ...
April 6, 2020
Report Simplifies Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Process for 250,000 Businesses and Counting
Paycheck Protection loans, which are provided through SBA-approved lenders, are available to small business borrowers to cover payroll and other operating costs. Included among the application requirements is specific documentation related to payroll.
April 6, 2020
Bloomberg Tax Offers Webcast Series and Resources on Covid-19
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting today announced a new series of webinars to help tax and accounting professionals navigate the implications of Covid-19 on an increasingly complicated tax landscape. These webinars are free and open to the public.
April 6, 2020
Covid-19 Tax and Stimulus News Center
CPA Practice Advisor is compiling all Covid-19 / Coronavirus-related tax, accounting, stimulus and business news on one page. Stay up-to-date as business developments rapidly change.
April 6, 2020
AICPA Offers Resources for Firms Helping Small Businesses Access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help more than 30 million U.S small businesses. The program offers $349 billion in loans to businesses and nonprofits with no more ...
April 6, 2020
Boost Productivity While Working from Home
With 1 change to the software you operate daily, you can boost your team’s productivity and make client communication easier while operating your firm from home. Learn what it is and how quickly it can be set up for you today.
April 5, 2020
PPP Applicants Should Use Gross Payroll Approach in Calculations, Says AICPA
For the calculation of the Average Monthly Payroll cost under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Gross Payroll approach should be used for the application, according to the recommendation from the AICPA-led small business funding coalition.
April 4, 2020
Social Security Recipients Not Required to File Tax Return for Covid-19 Stimulus Payment
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment.
April 4, 2020
AICPA Addresses Ethical Considerations in Covid-19 PPP Program
Assisting an attest client with a COVID-19 PPP loan application is a nonattest service. If CPAs comply with the interpretations of the Nonattest Services subtopic, independence will not be impaired.
April 3, 2020
Online Tool Helps Small Businesses and Accountants with Paycheck Protection Program Coronavirus Loans
This tool is available for small businesses, CFOs, and accounting firms to help them navigate the complex and dynamic program, increasing the speed of the application process.