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 Technology Lab Podcast May 22, 2025
It’s the 40th Birthday of Microsoft Excel – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
On the 40th birthday of Microsoft Excel, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the impact (for better and worse) the program has had on the accounting profession and small businesses.
Small Business May 22, 2025
IRIS Partners with Payro Finance to Help SMBs Navigate Cash Flow Challenges
The strategic referral partnership is aimed at helping small to medium-sized businesses maneuver through temporary cash flow challenges and ensure payroll is always covered.
Accounting May 22, 2025
Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints David M. Sullivan as New FASAC Chair
Sullivan will succeed Michael M. Morrow who joined the FASAC in 2019, has served as FASAC chair since January 1, 2020, and will conclude his service in December.
Auditing May 21, 2025
PCAOB’s Latest ‘Audit Focus’ Explores Challenges of Auditing Accounting Estimates
Auditing accounting estimates is the topic of the latest edition of "Audit Focus," a series of PCAOB publications that aims to provide easy-to-digest information to auditors.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Speakers on the Economy, Geopolitics and the Evolution of Accounting Highlight AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2025
Other session topics will include private equity investment in the profession, the integration of artificial intelligence in different service lines and strategies to optimize talent.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Rightworks Community Serves as a One-Stop Resource Hub for Accounting and Tax Professionals
Rightworks' online platform offers accounting and tax professionals the latest tools, insights, and actionable strategies from some of the profession’s most trusted advisors to help drive progress and inspire future-forward firms.
Accounting May 21, 2025
BMSS Makes Strategic Investment in Technology Platform Knuula
The top 100 firm said this week that it recently invested in Knuula, a Frisco, TX-based technology platform that specializes in generating engagement letters and other documents for accounting firms.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Suburban Chicago Accountant Accused in $10M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Hiam Hmaidan, 53, of Oak Lawn, IL, was arrested May 8 on a six-count indictment that became public last week charging her with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She pleaded not guilty.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Philadelphia-Area Accountant Pleads to Filing Nearly $220,000 in False Tax Reports
James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, PA, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns and three counts of filing false personal income tax returns for himself.
Technology May 20, 2025
Workday Releases New Lineup of AI Agents to Assist Businesses’ HR and Finance Operations
Workday's new Illuminate Agents are designed to help businesses speed up the hiring processes, improve frontline worker experiences, streamline complex financial processes, and enable their employees to find information quickly and easily.
Technology May 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Rolls Out New CompliAI Internal Tool
Compliance professionals at the top 10 accounting firm can now use CompliAI to better help clients control and assess risks and address their most pressing business needs, Grant Thornton said.
Technology May 20, 2025
Zuora Introduces New AI-Powered Payment Collections Solution
Zuora Collections combines billing, revenue, and collections data so businesses can collect cash faster while improving retention, cash forecasting, and customer account health.