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.
Auditing April 29, 2025
PCAOB Adds New Datasets for Audit Firm Inspection Reports
The new downloadable datasets, which contain public inspection information from reports on audit firms going back to 2018, are machine-readable and can be used to analyze PCAOB inspection findings.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 29, 2025
Aprio Snags SND Partners in California
The top 30 firm is expanding its presence in California by acquiring SND Partners, a Lafayette, CA-based accounting firm specializing in Affordable Housing Tax Credit and Housing and Urban Development audits.
Accounting April 29, 2025
PacketWatch and Eide Bailly Form Strategic Alliance
The modern digital landscape requires comprehensive services that combine cutting-edge technologies with cybersecurity expertise and business strategy.
Accounting April 29, 2025
Xero Partners with BILL to Add Online BILL Payments for U.S. Users
Xero and BILL are helping small businesses to streamline their accounts payable and make cash flow management even easier and more accessible.
Financial Reporting April 29, 2025
Navneet Sharma Joins AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee
Navneet Sharma, the U.S. assurance partner for KNAV US, has joined the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee (ARSC)—a distinguished recognition of his expertise in financial reporting and assurance.
Technology April 29, 2025
AuditBoard Launches AI Governance Solution
This solution enables customers to fast-track their AI risk management programs and drive responsible AI innovation and adoption at scale.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 28, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Volpe Brown & Co. in Ohio
This strategic move enhances the top 20 firm's presence in northeast Ohio and adds a team with more than 40 years of experience in client accounting services, complex reporting, tax, and advisory work.
Taxes April 28, 2025
IRS Issued Nearly 75 Million Tax Refunds as of April 11, Data Shows
In total, the agency has issued roughly $228.7 billion in refunds so far during the 2025 tax season, up 3.9% from the $220.2 billion issued at this time last year.
Auditing April 28, 2025
AICPA Comments on Proposed Defunding of PCAOB
The House Financial Services Committee has released draft language to defund the PCAOB and transfer its activities to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Taxes April 28, 2025
Trump Floats New Income Tax Cut in Bid to Ease Tariff Impact
President Donald Trump suggested on April 27 that his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than $200,000 a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda.
Taxes April 28, 2025
Trump’s Poll Numbers Drop Near 100-Day Mark, Raising Tax-Plan Stakes
Voter discontent with President Donald Trump’s economic stewardship is sinking his popularity as he approaches the symbolic 100-day mark of his second term, ratcheting up pressure on congressional Republicans to pass his tax plan.