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.
Technology April 3, 2025
Laying the Foundations to Measure Value from Investment in AI: 3 Key Priorities
Finance teams should consider three key foundational areas of focus when seeking to harness AI's transformative potential to drive and quantify value.
Taxes April 3, 2025
Trump Likens Tariffs to Successful Surgery: ‘The Patient Lived and is Healing’
President Donald Trump, in the wake of his sweeping tariffs announcement on Wednesday, took a victory lap Thursday morning, posting on Truth Social that he had saved the American economy.
Taxes April 3, 2025
Here is the Full List of Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs
These are the nations, many of them staunch U.S. allies, that President Donald Trump has claimed take advantage of the U.S. through unfair trade practices.
Payroll April 3, 2025
Continuing Jobless Claims in the U.S. Rise to Highest Level Since November 2021
Continuing claims, a proxy for the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, increased to 1.9 million in the week ended March 22, slightly higher than economists expected.
Financial Reporting April 3, 2025
Solver Releases xFP&A Nonprofit Industry Solution Models to Meet Industry Challenges
Solver, a cloud-based xFP&A (extended financial planning and analysis) software company, has launched a new solution designed to improve planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis in nonprofit organization.
Taxes April 2, 2025
President Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day,’ Sweeping Tariffs on Goods Worldwide
In a Rose Garden speech on April 2, Trump said the U.S. would begin applying a universal baseline tariff of 10% on imported goods from all foreign countries.
Accounting April 2, 2025
7 Accounting Firms Make Fortune’s 2025 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ Ranking
Seven of the 15 largest accounting firms in the U.S. are included in Fortune magazine's ranking for 2025, and one of those seven made Fortune's annual list for the very first time this year.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
Global Tax Management Acquires DuCharme, McMillen & Associates’ State Income Tax Practice
As part of the deal, GTM and DMA have entered into a strategic alliance, and the acquisition complements GTM's existing income tax practice.
Advisory April 2, 2025
New Survey Sentiments from Fund Accountants May Indicate Bellwether Industry Shifts
Seven in ten fund accountants surveyed identified the adoption of automation and AI as the most pressing industry trend for 2025. Notably, 61% agreed that these technologies will play a major role in fund accounting.
Small Business April 2, 2025
2025 Retail Sales Forecast to Hit $5.42 Trillion, Despite Economic Uncertainty
The National Retail Federation is forecasting that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
EisnerAmper Merges in Prague & Co. in Massachusetts
The top 20 accounting firm is expanding its presence in the Boston area by combining with full-service CPA firm Prague & Co. in a deal expected to close this spring.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 2, 2025
Ryan Acquires Brayn Consulting in Texas
The Dallas-based tax services firm has expanded its income tax practice after acquiring Brayn Consulting, a Houston-based tax firm that specializes in research and development, cost segregation, and green energy income tax incentives.