State CPA Societies July 11, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – July 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
June 22, 2020
Professionals Still Need Vacations During Coronavirus
While one-quarter of workers (25%) reported their employer or manager has encouraged them to take time off since the pandemic began, 66% said there has been no communication about using vacation days.
June 22, 2020
90% of Businesses Say Extension of PPP Program is Good
Despite initial uncertainty around the terms of their PPP loans, most business owners now indicate the PPP Flexibility Act will be meaningful for their businesses as they work to resume operations and bring back employees.
June 22, 2020
AICPA Concerned Over IRS Memo Eliminating Valuations Review Process
In the letter, the AICPA conveyed disappointment at the IRS’ failure to notify the organization or its affected members that a change of process was forthcoming. Noting the long-standing and ...
June 22, 2020
Workers Assessing Career Priorities During Pandemic
After months of maneuvering through the coronavirus crisis, many employees are rethinking what's most important when it comes to their career, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests.
June 22, 2020
How Cloud-Based AP Automation Supports Business Continuity
Cloud-based AP is becoming an essential ingredient in modernizing and digitally transforming financial operations, while also insulating companies from business disruption, so companies can stay afloat...
June 22, 2020
New Jersey Society of CPAs Honors 40 Ovation Award Winners
The individuals selected were recognized by their peers, colleagues, members of the community and/or the NJCPA for significant contributions in advancing the accounting profession.
June 21, 2020
The Tax Blotter – June 2020
The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes several tax breaks designed to encourage charitable donations during this national health crisis. Consider the following provisions.
June 21, 2020
Covid Victims Can Take Retirement Distributions with No Tax Penalty
A coronavirus-related distribution is not subject to the 10% additional tax that otherwise generally applies to distributions made before an individual reaches age 59 ½.
June 21, 2020
IRS Issues Guidance on Elimination of Transportation Deduction
The law also provided that a tax-exempt organization’s unrelated business taxable income is increased by the amount of the QTF expense that is nondeductible.
June 19, 2020
3 Reasons You’re Still Manually Entering Invoices (Even with Invoice Automation)
The Accounts Payable process continues to require too much manual handling, even after decades of automation efforts. Even the best invoice automation efforts range from 70-90% data ...
June 18, 2020
Avalara Introduces Sales Tax System for Small Businesses
Preparing and filing sales tax returns is a time-consuming and sometimes costly process. Automated solutions provide a better way for small businesses to manage their sales tax returns process by saving time, reducing ...
June 18, 2020
SBA Releases New PPP Forgiveness Applications and EZ Form
The EZ application requires fewer calculations and less documentation for eligible borrowers. Details regarding the applicability of these provisions are available in the instructions to the new EZ application form.