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).
August 20, 2013
New web-based system tests employee benefits plans for discrimination
Thomson Reuters has entered into an agreement with Claims-X-Change to provide benefits administrators, insurers, brokers, attorneys and advisors with a web-based tool to perform nondiscrimination testing of employer-sponsored benefit plans. The tool is accessible through Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, the industry-leading and award-winning online research platform.
August 20, 2013
Partnership expands Paychex into South American market
Paychex, Inc. and São Paulo-based Semco Partners today announced a joint venture agreement to expand Paychex’s services into Brazil. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resources, insurance and benefits services for small and medium-sized businesses.
August 19, 2013
Aplos Software Integrates Fund Accounting Software with Financial Institutions
Aplos Software announced its cloud fund accounting software can now securely import transactions directly from financial institutions.
August 19, 2013
Mobile Phone Security Apps: Your Info Isn’t Safe
It’s a big scary world out there, with malware programs trying to attack your PC at every turn. And while you used to be safe using a Mac rather than a Windows-based machine, those days are long past.
August 19, 2013
New book focuses on social media risks to businesses
Today as employees confuse the line between business and personal – electronic gaffes, outbursts and spontaneous blasts can span the globe in seconds.
August 19, 2013
IRS now offers online FATCA registrations
Organizations that must register with the Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) can now do so online at the taxing agency's website, the IRS announced on Monday. FACTA is usually required by financial institutions.
August 19, 2013
Annual Accounting Competition Tests Accounting Students’ Financial Planning Skills
The AICPA’s fourth annual Accounting Competition kicks off today, focusing on personal financial planning and the important role CPAs serve as financial planners.
August 19, 2013
West Virginia ending paychecks for state workers; All to have pay cards or direct deposit
By the time leaves turn color in West Virginia, no one on the state's payroll will get a paper paycheck.
August 19, 2013
Minnesota’s farm equipment repair tax considered for repeal
Craig Will has fielded more than his share of grumbling customers since a new state tax on farm equipment repairs took effect. Will works at Midwest Machinery in Sauk Rapids, which repairs farm implements and other equipment. Will says many farmers who bring their machines in for repairs aren’t aware of the new sales tax,...…
August 19, 2013
Rhode Island CPAs kick off leadership program
Acknowledging a growing need to cultivate strong leaders within the business community, RISCPA has launched a new Leadership Program for its members.
August 19, 2013
Are Millions of Americans Tax Cheats? Most Who Buy Online Probably Are
Tax professionals know it. Most accounting professionals know it. When it comes to businesses, most follow at least the letter, if not the spirit, of the law. But most other Americans still don’t seem to understand that they are probably a tax cheat.
August 19, 2013
Wisconsin considering allowing crowd-funding of public businesses
The crowd-sourcing approach popularized by websites such as Kickstarter could give Wisconsin businesses a fresh source of funding, under a bill being drafted by three Republican lawmakers.