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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).
May 17, 2013
400 IRS offices to close on Friday, May 24 due to budget and sequester
All IRS offices, including all toll-free hotlines, the Taxpayer Advocate Service and the agency’s nearly 400 taxpayer assistance centers nationwide, will be closed on those days. IRS employees will be furloughed without pay.
May 17, 2013
Massachusetts reports employment downturn in April
Higher payroll taxes and federal sequestration spending cuts are keeping the Bay State stuck in a "soft patch" of economic growth that could last until the end of the year unless federal fiscal policy changes are put into immediate action, experts said yesterday, as new numbers show the state losing jobs.
May 17, 2013
For some considering homes, rent vs. buy is getting more complicated
Southern Nevada's housing market has a "breakeven horizon" of three years, meaning it takes that long until owning a house becomes cheaper than renting, according to a new report from Seattle research firm Zillow.
May 17, 2013
NY CPA Firm Named as One of Best Companies to Work For
For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.
May 16, 2013
Embezzlement charges pressed against former YWCA CFO
A former chief financial officer accused of stealing more than $280,000 from YWCA Oklahoma City was charged with embezzlement Thursday in Oklahoma County District Court.
May 15, 2013
New features in Sage One give small businesses integration with bank data and offer greater customization
Sage says the new features were developed in response to customer feedback, allowing Sage One to meet small business needs while also delivering a positive user experience.
May 15, 2013
Get ready for the post-PC world, says accounting thoughtleader
Rick Richardson Delivers Keynote to New Jersey CPA Society: More than 1,200 professionals gather at New Jersey CPA conference for keynotes, CPE credits and networking.
May 15, 2013
$130k embezzlement charged against bank employee
If convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison.
May 15, 2013
Regions Bank settles $25M fraud complaint
Birmingham, Ala.-based Regions Financial Corp. has agreed to pay the Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System $25 million to settle a complaint alleging that it was defrauded by a former portfolio manager, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported April 26.
May 15, 2013
Thomson Reuters makes big indirect-tax announcement for businesses doing global trade
Robust determination and calculation engine extends ERP tax functionality to support complex indirect tax needs
May 14, 2013
Bipartisan tax overhaul proposal being reviewed in Maine
Lawmakers on Friday were presented with a dramatic tax reform proposal co-sponsored by bipartisan group of legislators.
May 13, 2013
Survey: Small business owners say cash flow is at best level in 5 years
U.S. small-business owners became slightly more optimistic in April, with the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index rising to +16, from +9 in January.