State CPA Societies May 6, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Payroll April 10, 2025
Workplace Hostility Reaches a Boiling Point
Toxic behaviors are increasingly eroding workplace culture, with 30% of employed U.S. job seekers reporting employees are more confrontational than they were three years ago, a new survey reveals.
SEC April 10, 2025
Wall Street Consultant Paul Atkins Confirmed to Head SEC
The U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, ushering him into the role only a week after President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs unleashed market turmoil.
Taxes April 10, 2025
House Delays Vote on Tax and Debt Limit Bill
Lawmakers have until the end of the year to act before those first-term tax cuts expire, though Republican leaders are anxious to quickly lock in a new round of reductions and the conflict over safety-net cutbacks presents an obstacle.
Small Business April 10, 2025
China Raises Tariffs on American Products to 84%
The Chinese government will impose an 84% tariff on all imports from the U.S. starting April 10, the Finance Ministry said in a statement Wednesday.
Taxes April 9, 2025
Americans Who Say Their Taxes Are ‘Fair’ Reaches Near Record Low, Gallup Finds
More Americans believe what they pay in federal income taxes to the IRS is unfair, as tax fairness nearly reaches an all-time low, according to a new Gallup poll.
IRS April 9, 2025
Acting IRS Chief to Leave After Agency Makes Immigrant Tax Data-Sharing Deal with DHS
Melanie Krause, who took over as acting IRS commissioner in February, is stepping down after the agency reached an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to share the data of immigrants in the U.S. illegally to assist with immigration enforcement.
Taxes April 9, 2025
Trump Pauses Higher Tariffs on Most Nations But Hikes China Rate
President Donald Trump said April 9 he would pause higher reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on dozens of trade partners while raising duties on China to 125%.
Financial Reporting April 9, 2025
Vertex Adds Integration with Coupa for Total Spend Management Platform for SMBs
Customers benefit by extending the capabilities of their spend management platform and solve unique business challenges, while reducing the cost of third-party software integrations.
Financial Planning April 9, 2025
AICPA Offers Suggestions on New Generation-Skipping Transfer Regs
These relief provisions are designed to provide a safety net for taxpayers, ensuring that their estate planning and tax strategies can be effectively implemented even if initial errors are made.
Financial Reporting April 9, 2025
69% of CEOs Say Tariffs Will Hurt Business: Survey
Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy decreased significantly in Q1 2025, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.
Payroll April 9, 2025
64% of Americans Have Delayed or Avoided Financial Decisions Because of Credit Card Debt
This includes those who say they delayed spending on health care costs (17%; e.g. medication, medical procedures, etc.) or wellness (17%; e.g. gym fees, weight management programs, meal delivery services, etc.).
Small Business April 9, 2025
Avalara Announces 29 Newly Certified Integrations into Business Applications
Certified integrations are built to help ensure customers enjoy a fast, reliable, and easy process for embedding Avalara's automated tax management into existing systems.