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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).
January 27, 2013
Business owners feel pinch of unemployment taxes
When North Carolina politicians say it's up to businesses to hire again so the economy can recover, they mean people such as Cindy and Dave Schulz.
January 27, 2013
Pennsylvania tax collector arrested in $50K theft
A Pennsylvania tax collector was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 owed to the borough of Fayette City and Belle Vernon Area School District.
January 27, 2013
Police chief’s wife sentenced to prison for embezzling funds from employer
A 38-year-old Madison woman, who is also the wife of the Madison Police Chief, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 15 months in prison for embezzling funds from her employer, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton.
January 27, 2013
City mayor pledges to work for free after critical state audit
An Oklahoma mayor accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds outside the scope of his elected office said he will work for free beginning immediately.
January 25, 2013
Missouri lawmakers considering 1 cent sales tax increase for buildings and roads
Several senators are drafting a proposal that would raise the state sales tax by a penny to pay for specific transportation projects. Part of the money would be allotted to cities and counties for upkeep of local roads and bridges. The 1-cent tax would expire in 10 years.
January 25, 2013
New Hampshire retail industry now in recovery
New Hampshire's retail industry is finally recovering from the great recession, as is obvious from both sales and employment, thanks partly to America's slow economic recovery and partly to our northern neighbors.
January 25, 2013
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs accepting applications for scholarships
Applications for college accounting scholarships are being accepted by the WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. now through February 28, 2013. Students may apply for up to $5,000 at www.wicpa.or/efscholarships.
January 24, 2013
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to third embezzlement charge in four years
A bookkeeper accused of stealing $3,200 from an East Palo Alto dental office while on probation for ripping off two Redwood City dental offices pleaded no contest Tuesday to a felony embezzlement charge.
January 24, 2013
Time To Disable Java
This is late January, that awkward period when tax season looms but is not quite here that is very similar to watching the afternoon sky as a snowstorm approaches. And much like the approach of a winter storm, the approach of tax season calls for some last minute preparations to make life easier in the…
January 24, 2013
New “Study Your Way” CPA Exam Prep system announced
Roger CPA Review has released a new "Study Your Way" solution to their course, allowing students optimum flexibility to study anytime, anywhere and customize their options.
January 24, 2013
Payroll clerk accused of identity theft
Authorities filed multiple identity theft charges against a High Point woman who worked as a payroll clerk.
January 24, 2013
How Small Businesses Can Guard Against Fraud
http://dsef.org Are you a small business owner? Here are some scams to watch out for that specifically target small businesses. Brought to you by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).