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).
Accounting Standards February 5, 2025
Schneider Downs Achieves C3PAO Authorization to Conduct CMMC Certifications
The firm is one of only 54 CMMC C3PAOs nationwide to be authorized to conduct CMMC certification assessments for the Department of Defense's (DoD) program.
Small Business February 5, 2025
CFOs Show Signs of Optimism in Latest Grant Thornton Survey
Respondents reported 13-quarter highs in their confidence in meeting growth projections (65%), increased demand (64%), cost control goals (62%) and labor needs (60%).
Accounting February 5, 2025
The Institute of Internal Auditors Releases the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement
The Cybersecurity Topical Requirement provides a baseline approach for internal audit functions when they assess cybersecurity as an audit topic or if cybersecurity is identified as a risk within other audits.
Accounting February 5, 2025
AICPA Ponders Updating Independence Rules After Swell of Private Equity Activity in Accounting
A task force of the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee is seeking public comments on its preliminary conclusions about revising independence rules related to alternative practice structures, which public accounting firms typically form after receiving private equity backing.
Small Business February 5, 2025
Financial Organizations Optimistic About Growth But Are Stunted By Poor Software Investments
The insights from this survey will help financial organizations avoid the same fate as the alarming 70% of financial organizations that say they regret a recent software purchase in the past 18 months.
Accounting February 5, 2025
Undergraduate Accounting Enrollment Rose 12% in Fall 2024
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a 12% increase in fall 2024 accounting enrollment compared to fall 2023. The increase amounted to an additional 28,672 students.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 5, 2025
Armanino Adds Tech Consulting Firm Complete Business Solutions
The deal bolsters the top 20 accounting firm's ability to meet growing client demand for advanced ERP tools and AI-driven solutions while expanding its presence in Florida.
Accounting February 5, 2025
FinQuery Sets Up Free CPE Hub for Accountants
The accounting automation solutions provider launched its CPE Hub, a new resource center where accounting and finance professionals can earn CPE credits for free.
Accounting February 4, 2025
Bipartisan State House Bill Would Create Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinois
House Bill 2459, introduced on Feb. 3 by state Reps. Natalie Manley (D) and Amy Elik (R), who are both CPAs, would amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to create two additional pathways to CPA licensure in the state and enhance CPA practice privilege mobility.
Payroll February 4, 2025
Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact How Americans Shop? Here’s What a New Poll Found
Most Americans believe tariffs will lead to higher prices—and, as a result, many have already changed how they shop, new polling from YouGov reveals.
Small Business February 4, 2025
Avalara Report Shows States Trying to Simplify Sales Taxes, Amping Up Audit Teams, and Increased E-Invoicing
Key findings in the 2025 Avalara Tax Changes report point to nascent state-by-state efforts to alleviate the burden of tax compliance related to economic nexus laws.
Firm Management February 4, 2025
RSM Reached $10 Billion Global Revenue Milestone in 2024
RSM is the sixth global accounting network to reach or exceed revenue of $10 billion in 2024, joining Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO.