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 July 29, 2024
Ex-EY Executive to Take Over as Global CEO for Law Firm Dentons
Kate Barton, who retired from EY in June after a 35-year career at the Big Four firm, will take over as global CEO of Dentons Nov. 10.
Accounting July 29, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Acquires European Tech Portfolio, Including CodaBox, ClearFacts, Clearnox, Zoomit, and Flowin
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has signed an agreement with Belgian fintech company Isabel Group to acquire its accountancy portfolio of cloud-based financial workflow and data exchange solutions for €325 million in cash.
Accounting Standards July 29, 2024
Growth Seen in Pilot Program that Reduces Barriers to Finishing CPA Licensure Education Requirement
A program designed to ease attainment of the final 30 hours of the education requirement for CPA licensure has expanded since it began offering online courses last semester.
Technology July 29, 2024
Armanino Integrates Generative AI Updates to Audit Ally
The firm has integrated GenAI into its SOC 2 assessment tool, streamlining client communication and task completion.
Firm Management July 29, 2024
BGM Joins Forces With Minneapolis-Based M&A Firm SealedBid Marketing
The top 200 firm and SealedBid have referred clients to each other and had a collaborative relationship over the last 30 years.
Small Business July 28, 2024
First-Party Fraud Costs $100 Billion Per Year
First-party fraud occurs when the legitimate holder of a credit card disputes a purchase they truly did make, but reports the transaction as an unauthorized purchase.
Small Business July 27, 2024
An Increase in Customer Theft is Increasing Restaurant Prices
The rising cost of food and the price of liquor is continuing to climb. Beer prices are up in general, and craft beers are skyrocketing! Coffee has gone up more than 20 percent since the beginning of the year.
Taxes July 26, 2024
IRS Shares Five New Warning Signs of Incorrect ERC Claims
These red flags come from common issues that IRS compliance teams have seen while analyzing and processing ERC claims.
Accounting July 26, 2024
Accountant Gets Jail Time For Charging $3 Million on New Jersey Employer’s Credit Card
Jennifer Vandever was sentenced to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion.
Taxes July 25, 2024
IRS Boasts New and Improved Online Tools and Digital Services For Taxpayers
The agency provided an update July 25 on its Strategic Operating Plan, which sets out several priorities for the IRS to accomplish.
Small Business July 25, 2024
Local Governments are Addicted to Sales Tax Revenues
The 2024 Mid-Year Sales Tax Rates and Rules report, commissioned by Vertex Inc., outlines the evolving landscape of local tax implementation, proliferation of fees, and increasing complexity of tax compliance for businesses across the U.S.
Accounting July 25, 2024
Uncertainty and Global Risks Outpace Risk Management Processes
Only a third (37%) say their organizations have complete enterprise risk management (ERM) processes in place, and just over a quarter (30%) rate their organizations overall risk management oversight as “mature” or “robust.”