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).
June 23, 2015
44,000 Tax Preparers Complete Voluntary IRS Education Program
Nearly 44,000 tax return preparers across the U.S. participated in the IRS' Annual Filing Season Program in its first year. The voluntary program was announced a year ago and designed to encourage continuing education (CE) and filing season readiness.
June 23, 2015
FreshBooks Introduces Touch ID Fingerprint Reader for iPad and iPhone App
FreshBooks says it is also working with Apple to deliver a made-for-business app to allow small business owners to run their business from anywhere.
Small Business June 22, 2015
The Benefits of Adding Annual Business Debt Review to Your Accounting Practice
Debt reviews are vital to small business. Just as companies consistently evolve, loan markets change as well. By staying up-to-date on the latest loan deals, incentives, and loan rate changes, small business owners are in a position to take control of ...
June 22, 2015
Report: Lack of Summer Jobs for Teens Can Lead to Increased Violence
A new report's projection of continued high unemployment among teenagers, and the threat of cuts in funding for summer youth employment programs could be an early indicator of escalating violence in urban America's toughest neighborhoods.
June 19, 2015
Deloitte Named Top Global Consulting Firm by Gartner
The worldwide consulting service market grew 6.1 percent to $125.2 billion in 2014 from $118.1 billion in 2013. The top 10 consulting service providers combined grew at a fast pace of 6.8 percent compared with the overall market.
Technology June 18, 2015
Understanding the Lending Market for Small Businesses
While the lending market has evolved, the basic need for working capital remains the same. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 23 million small businesses in America—accounting for 54 percent of all U.S. sales.
June 18, 2015
AICPA Asks Congress to Amend ACA to Exempt Some Health Reimbursement Arrangements
A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is an employer-funded arrangement that reimburses an employee for medical care expenses, including premiums for health coverage, incurred by an employee, on behalf of the employee’s spouse, dependents, and any othe
June 17, 2015
CFOs Say Data Deficit Makes Their Job Tougher, More Error Prone
The research reveals that an inability to access the right financial information is having a direct impact on business performance and CFOs’ reputations. 45 percent say poor data hampers timely decision making, and inaccurate information causes mistakes.
June 17, 2015
The New and Improved YOU: How Professionals Can Market Their Own Personal Brand
When you think about it, though, personal branding is not new. It’s just that more people have the means to do it today and, fortunately, the Internet has provided us with numerous ways to create and maintain a personal brand.
Small Business June 16, 2015
Understanding the Small Business Administration and SBA Lending
A detailed look at the inner-workings of this vital small business resource. While the SBA can be a vital resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs, many don’t understand its lending programs or place within the lending landscape.
June 16, 2015
8 Good Reasons Why Every Accounting Firm Should Survey Their Clients
There are a few common questions to consider when it comes to building, executing and analyzing surveys. I will address them below. Feel free to send me a note if you need some help or have questions about surveying your client base.
June 16, 2015
Illinois CPA Society Announces Recipients of Accounting Scholarshps
The Illinois CPA Society has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to 31 accounting students as part of the Society’s Accounting Scholarship Program funded by the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois.