Accounting February 6, 2026
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 17, 2013
SBA simplifies contracting program for women-owned small businesses
Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program.
January 17, 2013
NSBA Seeking Small Business Owners for Award
The National Small Business Association is currently seeking active and involved small business owners for the 2013 Lewis A. Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. The award honors small-business owners who go above and beyond in advocating for the small-business community.
January 17, 2013
At stockholder meeting, Intuit CEO hints at role in small business lending
With small business lending opportunities tight because of the reluctance of many financial institutions to qualify businesses for loans, Intuit is looking at ways it could work with small businesses and lenders to help provide better financial strength assessments, which could help with the qualification process.
January 16, 2013
Greatland offers year-in-review for W-2s (and 1099s)
With W-2 and 1099 reporting season in full swing, Greatland Corporation has released its annual selection of some of the year's most news-making events, as they pertain to the company's favorite government forms: 1099 and W-2.
January 16, 2013
Detroit mayor offers tax amnesty plan
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing this afternoon announced details of a tax amnesty program for people and companies that owe income taxes to the city, giving deadbeats until Feb. 22 to pay up without penalty.
January 16, 2013
Medical marijuana company hires accounting firm for audit
Medical Marijuana Inc., an OTC publicly-traded business (MJNA), announced on Wednesday that it has signed a letter of engagement with the San Diego based accounting firm of Anthony W. Imbimbo & Associates to perform an audit of its financial records.
January 16, 2013
Illinois CPA Society taking applications for college scholarships
The Illinois CPA Society has opened the application period for scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. Illinois college students pursuing an accounting degree with plans to become a Certified Public Accountant can apply for the following scholarships:
January 16, 2013
Winners of FedEx Small Business Grant Competition announced
FedEx has announced the winners of its first national Small Business Grant Competition. The winner: Darn Good Yarn, a small business based in Sebec, Maine. Its founder, Nicole Snow, will receive a $25,000 grant to invest in and further grow the business.
January 16, 2013
School cafeteria worker accused of stealing $8,000 in lunch money
A former cafeteria manager at an Oklahoma elementary school is accused of stealing more than $8,000 in lunch money during the last school year.
January 16, 2013
Accounting firm helping investigate alleged cheating in Texas school district
The district's school board has sought the forensic audit capabilities of Weaver LLP's El Paso office. The public accounting firm is one of the largest in regioinal, independent firms in the Southwest.
January 16, 2013
Proposal would exempt family businesses from Pennsylvania inheritance tax
The state's inheritance tax can leave heirs scrambling to cover a tax bill. And many end up selling the business or taking out costly loans.
January 16, 2013
SBA workshop on Friday in San Antonio, focus on SMB financing
The El Paso District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will present a workshop on the "ABC's of Financing Your Small Business."