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.
Payroll April 25, 2025
Trump Push to Make Firing Federal Workers Easier Could Affect 50,000 Employees
A new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management, named Schedule Policy/Career, would reclassify certain workers as at-will employees and strip them of prior civil service regulations meaning they would be easier to fire.
Payroll April 25, 2025
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slides While Inflation Expectations Rise
Consumer sentiment fell to one of the lowest readings on record and long-term inflation expectations climbed to the highest since 1991 on fears of the economic fallout from tariffs.
Firm Management April 25, 2025
Employees Get Few Choices in Post-Pandemic RTO Mandates
Kastle Systems sees an uptick in the numbers of people entering secure office buildings and parking structures with their electronic badges since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Taxes April 24, 2025
How CPAs Can Maximize the Impact of Clean Energy Tax Credits
Accountants can play a crucial role in helping their clients take full advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy tax credits through strategic planning.
Payroll April 24, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Tick Up, DOL Data Shows
Initial claims for benefits increased by 6,000 to 222,000 in the week ended April 19, according to Labor Department data released on Thursday.
Accounting April 24, 2025
Iowa Society of CPAs Selects Carrie Steffen as New CEO
The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) announced that Carrie Steffen will become its next CEO, effective May 19.
Technology April 24, 2025
Intuit to Buy HR Platform GoCo
Intuit announced on April 23 that it has signed an agreement to acquire GoCo, a provider of modern human resources and benefits solutions for small and mid-market businesses.
Firm Management April 24, 2025
Cetrom Expands On-Site IT Services Nationwide
This strategic initiative aims to enhance client support and deliver tailored, hands-on solutions to meet the diverse technological needs of modern firm environments nationwide.
Technology April 24, 2025
Accounting Seed Releases AI Invoice Capture for Finance Teams
AI Invoice Capture uses the latest artificial intelligence and predictive technology to streamline invoice processing and reduce manual accounts payable work.
Technology April 24, 2025
Ignition Touts New Integration With Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Axcess
With this integration, accounting firms using CCH Axcess can automate their client workflows from first engagement to final payment using Ignition—improving efficiency, cash flow, and profitability.
Taxes April 24, 2025
Trump Says Millionaire Tax Would Push Wealthy to Leave the U.S.
The president said imposing a higher tax rate on millionaires would spur the country’s richest to leave the U.S., downplaying an idea that is under discussion in some Republican circles as a way to pay for an economic package.
Taxes April 24, 2025
He Can’t ‘Raise Taxes on a Whim’: 12 States Ask Court to Halt Trump Tariffs
A dozen states filed a federal lawsuit on April 23 challenging the Trump administration’s imposition of sweeping tariffs, arguing the president trampled on Congress’ powers to raise taxes.