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.
Staffing April 28, 2025
CAQ Releases Updated Research Exploring Key Trends in Accounting Career Pipeline
The Center for Audit Quality released a new report exploring shifts in student perceptions of accounting and identifying messaging strategies to attract the next generation of accountants.
Taxes April 28, 2025
Taxpayer Fails Test on Frivolous Tax Claim
Tax Court judges are notoriously a no-nonsense bunch. They consistently deny claims by taxpayers that are considered to be “frivolous” in nature.
Technology April 28, 2025
Prophix Launches AI Technology Engine for Prophix One
Prophix One Intelligence provides value to accounting teams by delivering productivity improvements through intelligent assistants powered by generative AI, Prophix says.
Technology April 28, 2025
Digits Announces Integration With Gusto
The accounting technology company announced April 25 a new integration partnership with payroll solutions provider Gusto, aimed at simplifying financial management for small businesses.
Financial Reporting April 28, 2025
AICPA Outlines Its Digital Assets Activities to SEC’s Crypto Task Force
The AICPA was responding to a February call for public input on a range of crypto topics by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the leader of the task force.
Small Business April 28, 2025
Trump’s China Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Jolt on U.S. Economy
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps by as much as 60%, according to one estimate. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.
Payroll April 28, 2025
House GOP Drafts Cuts to Federal Employee Pension System
Federal employee pension benefits are set to be pared back in Republicans’ giant tax-and-spending package working its way through the U.S. House, another slap at a workforce roiled by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts.
Payroll April 28, 2025
Trump Says He Would Veto Cuts to Medicaid, Social Security
In an interview with TIME magazine published on April 25, President Donald Trump said he would not sign legislation that calls for cuts to Social Security or federal health coverage for older and low-income Americans.
Auditing April 28, 2025
AuditBoard Launches New Regulatory Compliance Solution
RegComply is a new solution for regulatory compliance management to help organizations stay on top of changing regulations and manage their compliance programs with integrated risk insights.
Technology April 28, 2025
Intuit Acquires Fintech Company Deserve
Intuit said the deal to acquire Deserve, which closed on April 18, directly supports its connected business platform strategy to help customers run and grow their business all in one place.
IRS April 25, 2025
IRS Lets Go of Workers in Taxpayer Experience Office, Diversity Office in Taxpayer Services
An unknown number of employees who work in those two offices within the IRS received notice Friday afternoon that they are being laid off as part of the agency's reduction to its workforce.
Taxes April 25, 2025
Poll Says Trump Should Slow His Roll on Tax Hike Talk
President Donald Trump has said he's open to the idea of raising taxes, particularly on America's top earners; however, a recent poll shows voters are concerned about the prospect of tax hikes and would like to see Trump's 2017 tax cuts kept in place.