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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).
June 13, 2013
California considering teacher pay raises, smaller classes
Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students. Natomas Superintendent Chris Evans wants to add a week of school. And Washington Unified leaders will give raises to teachers in West Sacramento.
June 13, 2013
Judge rules online cigarette sales are taxable
Ruling clears way for collection of taxes on Internet cigarette sales
June 12, 2013
Nevada Gov. approves $19 billion two-year budget
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has approved bills to spend $19 billion in the next two years to run state government, conduct an audit on the cost of the death penalty and restore pay to state workers.
June 12, 2013
State agency promised to create more jobs with increased funds, boosted cash reserves instead
South Carolina's Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services told lawmakers it would spend $3.8 million to hire 47 new agents, but instead used the money to boost the agency's cash reserves, according to a new report from the Legislative Audit Council.
June 12, 2013
Online payroll system adds contractor management features
New functionality enables modern payroll for the entire workforce - employees and contractors
June 12, 2013
Why Some Companies Overhold Cash Reserves
As some U.S. corporations rankle investors by holding unprecedented levels of cash, research from the University of Michigan indicates that the CEO's prior job experience could have something to do with it.
June 12, 2013
Texas governor woos businesses in New York
Former GOP presidential hopeful and Texas Governor Rick Perry visits New York and neighboring Connecticut next week as he continues his high-profile search for gun, drug and financial companies willing to move to his state.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats
CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities
June 12, 2013
Jobs: In May, 1,700 Illinois workers given notice of possible layoff
More than 1,700 Illinois workers received notice in May that they could be laid off in the coming weeks, according to filings with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
June 12, 2013
Iowa enacts online sales tax law
Gov. Terry Branstad signed "e-fairness" legislation Tuesday designed to level the playing field for Iowa businesses by closing a loophole that allows out-of-state, online-only retailers to offer customers a purchase price without collecting the state's sales tax.
June 12, 2013
Study shows women-owned businesses thriving, face usual obstacles
Despite the difficult economic climate during the recent recession, women-owned businesses performed just as well as men-owned businesses during the period 2007 – 2010, and in many cases outperformed their peers.
June 12, 2013
Is this non-profit charity group a scam?
Peer through the window of Project Cure's headquarters in East Manatee, Florida, and you'll see a mattress and box spring leaning against a wall, an old chandelier on the ground and some Christmas tree bulbs high on a shelf. No office furniture was visible.