Taxes March 18, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit
Currently, there is no guidance on the changes to the credit made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Technology March 17, 2026
Real Products in 2026? – Acclerate(r) Change
This year’s cohort included five companies transforming the accounting and finance profession with cutting-edge automation and artificial intelligence.
AICPA March 13, 2026
AICPA News Roundup – March 2026
AICPA News Roundup is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
State CPA Societies March 12, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – March 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Accounting March 10, 2026
U.S., Canada, and Mexico to Share Mutual Recognition of Accounting Credentials
Professional bodies representing the accounting profession in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their longstanding agreement to ease cross-border practice.
Taxes March 9, 2026
AICPA Urges IRS to Expand First Time Abatement Program
In a letter to the tax agency, the American Institute of CPAs asked the IRS to expand the First Time Abatement program in order to cover more types of tax and information return penalties.
Economy March 5, 2026
CPA Business Executives Have Renewed Optimism About the U.S. Economy
CPA business leaders reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2026, while confidence in their own companies' prospects also improved, according to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Taxes March 4, 2026
AICPA Asks IRS to Give Tax Penalty Relief to Farmers Impacted by Form 8995 Changes
In a letter submitted to the IRS, the American Institute of CPAs requested penalty relief for qualified farmers due to changes made to the instructions for Form 8995, Qualified Business Income Deduction Simplified Computation.
Accounting March 3, 2026
AICPA Asks Dept. of Education to Re-Add Accounting to List of Professions
The AICPA joins voices of CPAs across the country, with many state CPA societies also submitting comments to the Department of Education.
Auditing March 2, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Outlines Plans for Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Strategic Priorities
The board has mapped out what it calls a "public-interest focused work plan" through the end of 2027, with projects ranging from an updated standard on fraud to targeted changes related to audit confirmation procedures.
Auditing February 27, 2026
AICPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Attestation Standards
The proposed changes reflect the ongoing evolution in attestation services, in which practitioners are increasingly asked to provide services beyond audits of the financial statements, the AICPA said.
Taxes February 26, 2026
AICPA Requests Guidance for Itemized Deductions and Trump Accounts
The letter focuses on Section 70111, which modifies the Section 68 limitation on itemized deductions and provides comments on Notice 2025‑68, outlining the IRS’s planned regulations for Section 530A Trump accounts.