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).
December 25, 2012
Former SunTrust vice president sentenced for embezzlement
A former SunTrust Bank Vice President was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for embezzlement and other related crimes Wednesday.
December 25, 2012
Philly cop who scammed city out of real-estate taxes gets fired
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey has decided to fire Officer Elaine Thomas for an alleged tax scam, saying that a suspension wasn't enough.
December 21, 2012
U.S. economy a growing concern for Canadian executive CAs: CICA Business Monitor
Canada's executive chartered accountants are increasingly anxious about the U.S. economy heading into a new year, according to the latest CICA Business Monitor (Q4 2012).
December 20, 2012
Alabama accountant sentenced to 38 months for embezzling from client
A Montgomery accountant has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for embezzling about $440,000 from an elderly client's account, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
December 19, 2012
HR has to move with the tide
After four years of fighting a tough economic battle, HR professionals are finding that the choppy waters are beginning to settle, but as parts of the economy show signs of growth, new issues are arising.
December 18, 2012
Thomson Reuters Focuses on “Closing the Loop” to Improve Customer Satisfaction
A new customer feedback process, focused on “closing the loop,” will allow Thomson Reuters to connect with customers directly to solve their problems and issues.
December 17, 2012
Midwesterners to spend more on vacations, home improvements in 2013
Huntington Bank recently released its first consumer survey, focused on the Midwest market, that showed more residents are planning vacations and home-improvement projects for next year and are are planning to spend more on their holiday purchases this year.
December 16, 2012
Inside INCPAS: Day in the Life with Deidra R.Conner, CPA
From the Indiana Society of CPAs: Deidra R. Conner, CPA, with Evansville Arc, gives you a glimpse into her life as a CPA for a not-for-profit. Evansville Arc serves children and adults with developmental disabilities and Conner is the president of the organization. Learn why she chose to make a career change from public accounting…
December 12, 2012
Survey of Midwest Consumers Shows Optimism
A consumer-sentiment survey released on Tuesday shows consumers across a five-state swath of the Midwest have an optimistic view of the economy with many planning to spend on big-ticket items heading into the new year.
December 12, 2012
Premier of Cayman Islands arrested for financial crimes
The premier of the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush, 57, was arrested early Tuesday morning and detained in police custody in connection with a number of ongoing police investigations.
December 12, 2012
CareerCast.com ranks accounting as one of best jobs for people with disabilities
The accounting profession has been listed as one of the best professions for job seekers with disabilities, according to a new report by CareerCast.com. The top three were in medical fields, with "accountant/auditor" placing fourth.
December 12, 2012
ADP offers year-end payroll tax tips to small business owners and their advisors
ADP's Small Business Services division has developed a checklist of tips and reminders to small business owners, their accountants and other advisors, to help them get a head start on year-end tax preparation to help avoid delays, streamline the tax filing process and improve outcomes.