Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
May 13, 2013
Washington reports state sales taxes return to pre-recession levels
Taxes collected from all retail sales grew by 5 percent in Washington state last year, the biggest jump from one year to the next since the recession began in 2008.
May 13, 2013
Five tips to improve small business cash flow
With spring in the air, it’s time for small business owners to review their balance sheets and find opportunities to improve the life blood of their business: cash flow. “Successful entrepreneurs know that while their business may be profitable, cash is still king when it comes to growing their enterprise,” said John Roberts, Vice President...…
May 13, 2013
Senator opposes “tax” on crossing the U.S.-Canadian border
Will there soon be a entry fee charged on Canadians visiting the U.S?
May 13, 2013
Wells Fargo enhances small business lending and services
Bank, small business lender expands services as annual Small Business Appreciation Celebration begins.
May 10, 2013
IRS Admits Targeting Conservative Groups Before 2012 Election
In an awkward and unprecedented announcement this week, the Internal Revenue Service admitted that it targeted non-profits with “Tea Party” and “Patriot” in their names during the 2012 election year. The agency admitted they held up non-profit status for these groups, demanded lists of contributors to those organizations, and sought additional information about the groups.
May 10, 2013
Tax-exempt organizations face May 15 filing deadline or could lose status
A key deadline of May 15 is facing many tax-exempt organizations that are required by law to file annual reports with the Internal Revenue Service. Organizations will see their federal tax exemptions automatically revoked if they have not filed reports for three consecutive years.
May 10, 2013
April home foreclosures down 20% to lowest level since 2007
Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were repossessed last month, an indication the nation's foreclosure woes are waning. Nationally, home repossessions fell 20 percent in April from the previous month.
May 9, 2013
New I-9 form has many small businesses unprepared
A printable version of the new I-9 form is available here. Employers across the United States face a deadline Wednesday that some may not know exists but that could prove costly if ignored.
May 9, 2013
SEC charges Pennsylvania city with securities fraud
Federal regulators have accused fiscally beleaguered Harrisburg, Pa., of issuing misleading financial statements in what marks the second time just this year that a municipality or state has been charged with securities fraud.
May 9, 2013
New ‘Flex Reporting’ offers deeper financial insight for accounting & business management
Intacct has announced the availability of its new Intacct Flex Reporting, a set of capabilities that gives strategic finance teams the business insight to help guide their organizations to continued success.
May 8, 2013
SBA eases contracting rules for women-owned small businesses
SBA Finalizes Rule Adopting Changes to Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Businesses
May 8, 2013
Feds investigating former Dallas Cowboy for role in Ponzi scheme
Former Dallas Cowboy involved in $25 million Ponzi scheme