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 10, 2017
Xero Partners with Capital One
Xero is partnering with Capital One, a top 10 US bank, to give small businesses greater ability to control their financial data.
May 10, 2017
Guides Provide Clarity on Implementation of GASB Standards
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued two new Implementation Guides containing questions and answers intended to clarify, explain, or elaborate on GASB Statements.
May 10, 2017
Millennials Breathe Life Into Retail: Kohl’s, Best Buy, DSW Top Brand Rankings
Millennials are breathing life into retail brands, according to new research from The Harris Poll®. Compared to older generations, millennials award higher brand equity to all retail categories assessed, except hardware and home stores, which is favored by baby boomers. The Harris Poll’s 29th annual EquiTrend Study, which measures brand health over time, reveals the...…
May 10, 2017
What Boards Can Do to Address Corporate Leadership Crisis
The report is based on in-depth interviews and insights from more than two dozen global directors, as well as a survey of board members from both U.S. and multinational companies. It offers actionable plans for mentoring next-generation leaders, ...
May 10, 2017
Major Update to Sage X3
Sage has announced a major upgrade to its popular business management solution, Sage X3, used by enterprise customers across the world. The Company also announced new versions of Sage solutions for Small & Medium sized businesses.
May 9, 2017
AICPA ENGAGE Conference Set for June 11-15
AICPA ENGAGE, an event that combines six public accounting, tax, personal finance and marketing conferences under a single roof, offers one of the most unique opportunities for career advancement, networking and practice development in the accounting ...
May 8, 2017
60% of Small Business Owners Approve of Trump
The survey also found that small business owners feel that Trump prioritizing overall job creation, health care reform, and tax reform – in that order – would best support the growth of their business.
May 4, 2017
Some Mobile Homes in Silicon Valley Sell for $400,000
During the last week of March, Apple reached a record market value of $754 billion, Google tweaked a policy to protect its $22-billion-a-quarter advertising business and Yahoo inched toward closing a $4.83-billion sale. Meanwhile, Judy Pavlick drove around her Sunnyvale, Calif., mobile home park collecting plastic bottles and empty drink cans to save her future....…
May 4, 2017
Small Business Owners Have Record High Confidence in Economy
Optimism among business owners about the U.S. economy and the outlook for their own businesses has reached levels never-before seen in the 15-year history of the PNC Economic Outlook, a biannual telephone survey of small- and medium-sized business owners.
May 3, 2017
Clayton Confirmed as Chair of SEC
Nominated by President Trump for the position, Clayton has urged the reversal of financial regulations put in place during the Obama presidency, although he has stated that he does not have plans to completely roll back Dodd-Frank.
May 3, 2017
CONNECT WHERE YOUR CLIENTS & PROSPECTS SPEND THEIR TIME
Mobile is now the first screen and 90% of time spent on mobiles is in-App. Put your firm on your clients’ and prospects’ Smarphones 24/7. This CPA App is Accounting Today’s ‘Top Mobile Product 2017’. It saves you time and money, differentiates your firm, secures new clients and builds long-term relationships.
May 3, 2017
CCH ProSystem fx Knowledge Coach Launches New Knowledge-Based Audit Titles
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has announced new solutions to expand the Knowledge Coach offering, which is designed to help professionals accurately and effectively conduct preparations, compilations, review and audit engagements.