Accounting September 4, 2026
AICPA News – September 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
AICPA September 3, 2026
Economic Confidence Improves but Businesses Pull Back on Spending Plans
According to the Q3 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, organizations remain focused on balancing growth opportunities with risk management.
Accounting August 25, 2026
AICPA Updates Digital Assets Practice Aid
The August 2026 additions to the practice aid include guidance on accounting for stablecoin issuers, auditing mining revenue arrangements, and updates for recently effective auditing standards.
Auditing August 20, 2026
AICPA Auditing Board OKs New Standard Clarifying Auditors’ Role in Detecting Fraud
A new standard that clarifies and enhances auditors’ responsibilities for identifying fraud or suspected fraud in a financial audit statement was approved by the AICPA's Auditing Standards Board on Aug. 20.
Accounting August 11, 2026
AICPA News – August 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Taxes August 11, 2026
AICPA Seeks Clarity and Guidance for Three CAMT Notices
The recommendations focus on purchase accounting and push-down accounting, domestic research and R&E expenditures.
AICPA August 4, 2026
AICPA and CPA.com Open Applications for 2027 Startup Accelerator
The program helps early-stage technology companies accelerate growth while advancing innovation across the accounting and finance profession.
Taxes July 30, 2026
AICPA Supports Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The TAS Act addresses several important tax provisions that the AICPA has long-advocated for.
AICPA July 8, 2026
AICPA News & 2025 Elijah Watt Sells Award
This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam.
Accounting June 29, 2026
Onset of Mandatory Sustainability Requirements Begins to Impact Global Reporting, Study by IFAC, AICPA and CIMA Finds
While global companies still use a patchwork of sustainability-related standards, the survey found progress in a number of areas.
Payroll June 29, 2026
AICPA Urges Families to Learn the Basics of ‘Trump Accounts’ Before Contributing
The funds in a Trump Account are generally intended for a child’s future goals such as higher education, buying a first home or starting a business and do not allow withdrawals before age 18 in most cases.
Taxes June 18, 2026
Confusing CP53E Notices from IRS Results in AICPA Requesting Adjustments and Offering Recommendations on Their Use
Many taxpayers were confused by the IRS notices, which some received simply for requesting overpayments be applied to next year's taxes.