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).
Firm Management February 4, 2025
BPM Creates Global Network of Firms
San Francisco-based top 35 accounting firm BPM launched a new international network, BPM Global Ltd., on Feb. 3 made up of independent member firms, with Australia-based Enspira Financial as its first.
Small Business February 4, 2025
Trump ‘Delays’ Tariffs on Mexico and Canada as Nations’ Leaders Threaten Their Own Tariffs
Trump on Monday shelved plans for wide-ranging tariffs on Canada and Mexico, after doing the same for Colombia the prior week. In each case, Trump relented despite countries promising only modest changes on border security and immigration.
Small Business February 3, 2025
Survey Shows Business Travel Bookings Remain Poorly Managed
A new business survey shows rising travel spend and broader card distribution within the mid-market, despite continued ineffectiveness of the tools being used to manage travel and expenses.
Taxes February 3, 2025
Trump Pauses 25% Tariffs on Canadian Goods for a Month After Deal with Trudeau
After what he called a “good call” with President Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would be implementing tougher border security to fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking along the nation’s shared border.
Taxes February 3, 2025
Only 1 in 4 People Feel Confident About Filing Their Taxes, Survey Finds
From a fear of being audited by the IRS to a lack of familiarity with U.S. tax laws, people across the country have expressed a diverse range of emotions as the April 15 federal income tax deadline looms closer, according to findings from a new Adobe survey.
Accounting February 3, 2025
5 Ways to Prepare Future Accountants for a Tech-Driven Profession
Through my experience speaking with accounting students and reflecting on my own journey, I’ve identified five key areas where we can bridge the gap between education and practice.
Small Business February 3, 2025
How Does Saying NO to Customers Help Business?
As consumers, when we’re on the receiving end of a “no,” it makes us not want to return. I am not suggesting being rude or asking for something clearly out of the ordinary, just using good common sense.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 3, 2025
Baker Tilly to Acquire Top 200 Firm Hancock Askew
The acquisition of Savannah, GA-based Hancock Askew strengthens Baker Tilly's presence in the Southeast, enhancing its ability to provide clients with expanded resources, innovative solutions, and a seamless service experience, the top 10 firm said Feb. 3.
Taxes February 3, 2025
Mexico Reaches Deal with Trump to Avert Tariffs for at Least a Month
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she spoke to the American leader Monday morning and that they came to an accord that delays for at least a month Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on all Mexican goods imported to the U.S.
Accounting February 3, 2025
Finance Teams Prioritize ESG Reporting but Lack Adequate Technology, According to insightsoftware Report
A new report highlights the growing complexities that global organizations face in ESG reporting, including the challenges finance leaders experience gathering, integrating, and analyzing data from multiple sources.
Small Business February 3, 2025
Taxes for Gig Workers: Survey Shows Many Are Unprepared for Lower 1099-K Reporting Threshold
More than 20% of respondents plan to pay a tax professional for the first time as a result of 1099-K reporting changes and complexity.
Accounting February 3, 2025
AI & Outsourcing: A Winning Combination for Productivity
Implementing AI along with outsourcing can amplify the productivity benefits and other positives that each strategy offers individually.