AICPA April 3, 2026
AICPA News – April 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Technology December 2, 2025
Why Managed IT Services Makes Sense for Accountants
For modern accounting firms, managed IT services is no longer an upgrade; it’s a necessity for survival and a foundation for growth.
Firm Management December 16, 2025 Sponsored
Archived Webcast: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
Risk Management December 1, 2025
The 2026 Risk Outlook: Emerging Exposures and Priorities for CPA Firms
CPA firms that do not evolve their risk management strategies are going to find themselves exposed in ways they might never have anticipated.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 1, 2025
HBK Acquires MKS&H in Maryland
The top 50 firm has made its initial foray into the state of Maryland by acquiring McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond, an accounting firm with offices in Timonium and Frederick, effective Dec. 1.
Firm Management December 1, 2025
6 Signs Your Firm Culture Isn’t Working, According to a CEO
A CEO shares practical steps firm leaders can take to rebuild trust, improve work-life balance, and measure cultural health.
Accounting November 26, 2025
AAA Calls on U.S. Education Department to Recognize Accounting as a Professional Degree
The American Accounting Association has joined the AICPA, NASBA, and state CPA societies in urging the U.S. Department of Education to formally recognize accounting as a professional degree program under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act student loan classification system.
Accounting November 25, 2025
THIS WEEK: Free Online CPE and IRS CE Conference Dec. 10-11
The event is free for professionals - all sessions qualify for one hour of certified CPE credit in various fields of study, while five of the tax-focused sessions also offer an hour each of CE credit.
Staffing November 25, 2025
Salary and Hiring Trends in Accounting: What CPA Firms Should Know to Stay Competitive
Firms are competing directly for accounting and tax professionals with corporate employers who are often prepared to offer higher pay and more flexibility to maintain work-life balance.
Accounting November 24, 2025
Department of Education Unclassifies Accounting as a Professional Degree
The definitions of professional degree programs help determine loan eligibility, which can be a critical differentiator for a student striving to complete an accounting degree program and become a CPA.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 21, 2025
Sax Adds SCL Consulting in Maryland
The top 100 firm has acquired SCL Consulting, a Columbia, MD-based financial consulting firm that specializes in client accounting services, effective Nov. 14.
Staffing November 21, 2025
The Hidden Risks of AI-Generated Resumes—What CPA Firms Should Know
A poor hiring decision that could potentially expose your CPA firm to financial, reputational and operational risks.
Mergers and Acquisitions November 20, 2025
Mauldin & Jenkins to Merge in LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors in Louisiana
The top 60 accounting firm will soon have an established presence in New Orleans and other cities in Louisiana, as well as in Houston, TX, after announcing a deal to merge with New Orleans-based LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors, effective Dec. 1.