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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).
January 6, 2016
Patriot Software Launches Royalty Program for CPAs, Bookkeepers and Accountants
The Royalty Program is offered in two distinct tracks: Advisors and Certified Advisors. The Advisor program is geared towards CPAs, bookkeepers and accountants. Advisor Royalty Program members must add a Patriot Software Advisor “badge” to their website.
January 6, 2016
6 Legal Must-Dos After Incorporating A Business
Whether you incorporate or form an LLC, creating a formal business structure is a huge milestone for any small business. However, legal obligations aren’t done once you file the incorporation/LLC paperwork.
January 6, 2016
National Society of Accountants Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduates who are U.S. or Canadian citizens majoring in accounting at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Since its formation in 1969, the NSA Scholarship Foundation ...
January 5, 2016
5 Key Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising in 2016
Recent data show the number of actual donors (as a percentage) giving to nonprofit organizations is on the decline, even with actual dollar amounts continuing to rise. Nonprofits will need to explore new giving models and look at ways to capitalize on ...
January 4, 2016
Nearly Half of U.S. Homes Will Have Smart Tech By End of 2016
The Smart Home Marketplace Survey also found that more than half of homeowners (54 percent) would purchase or install smart home products if they were selling their home and knew that doing so would make it sell faster. Of that group, 65 percent would ...
January 3, 2016
New Law Preserves Section 179 Tax Breaks
For many small business owners, those long and annoying depreciation schedules will soon become a distant memory. Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH) of 2015, the maximum Section 179 deduction of $500,000 is restored retroactively...
December 30, 2015
Millennials and Money: Six Trends for 2016
This social-savvy and boundary-pushing group is wielding its influence on virtually every industry, including the financial one. Here's a look at six of the most popular finance trends among Millennials and a preview of what to expect in 2016.
December 30, 2015
GASB Proposes New Guidance on Fiduciary Activities, Asset Retirements and Pensions
The proposals addressing fiduciary activities and certain asset retirement obligations would establish guidance in areas where little or none exists today.
December 30, 2015
2016 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy Now Available
The GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy is a list of computer-readable tags in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format that allows companies to tag precisely the thousands of pieces of financial data that are included in typical long-form ...
December 30, 2015
IRS Extends Deadline for ACA Obamacare Reporting
The IRS has issued a two-month extension for employers and issuers to provide individuals with forms reporting on offers of health coverage and coverage provided. The new deadline is March 31, 2016.
December 26, 2015
Gift Return Fraud May Cost Retailers $2.2 Billion
Nine in 10 retailers surveyed (91.9%) said they have experienced the return of stolen merchandise, similar to last year’s 92.7 percent. Wardrobing, or the return of used, non-defective merchandise , also presents a unique challenge year after year for ...
December 22, 2015
CFOs Say Reporting and Analytics Are Most Important Initiatives
When asked about the number of business systems managed, more than half the respondents (57 percent) said they manage between 3-5 systems. In fact, only 11 percent of those surveyed said they only manage their financial system.