AICPA

October 20, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 2014 Leadership Academy graduating class. These 37 future leaders of the accounting profession participated in an intensive four day program in Durham, N.C., which concluded earlier this month.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

October 20, 2014 

Indiana Certified Public Accountant (CPA) James L. Brown has been named the winner of this year's Sustained Contribution Award by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The award recognizes members who have contributed measurably to the AICPA ...

October 20, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has presented Frank K. Ross, CPA, the Institute’s 2014 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service.

October 9, 2014 

The AICPA is urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to act quickly to relieve the administrative burden imposed on small business taxpayers by the tangible property regulations

October 1, 2014 

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) has joined the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), completing the integration of the country's national accounting bodies.

September 24, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has submitted comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury relating to the issue of material participation by a trust or estate in a trade or business for purposes of section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code. The AICPA explained that section 469, which was enacted...…

September 16, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is urging Congress “to immediately address the fifty-seven tax provisions that expired at the end of 2013 and the six tax provisions that expire at the end of 2014.” Congress began consideration of extenders legislation earlier this year, the AICPA wrote in its September 15 letter, but “America’s businesses...…

September 9, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 10 winners of the 2014-2015AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship. The award and scholarship are presented each year to undergraduate and graduate-level accounting students who plan to pursue their CPA license. The recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, while showing exceptional leadership. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 award for the…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

September 3, 2014 

Dolinar, 55, is managing partner of the Assurance Professional Practice, national office of Crowe Horwath LLP, Chicago, Ill. As chairman, he will head one of the Institute’s most important volunteer bodies. It serves as the AICPA’s official voice on financial reporting matters and develops industry-specific accounting guidance. The committee’s membership includes representation from business and…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 20, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has opened the enrollment period for the 2014 Accounting Competition, with a total of $40,000 in awards at stake. The fifth annual competition challenges teams of undergraduates to play the role of management accountants and combine their accounting and financial expertise with strategic insight to help guide business decisions.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 19, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs announced on Wednesday that it recently hit the 400,000 member mark, a milestone the organization says underscores the continuing value and vitality of the organization and the accounting profession as well.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 11, 2014 

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, a credentialed Certified Public Accountant, has received the American Institute of CPA's 2014 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award: State Level.

Isaac M. O'Bannon