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).
Accounting December 21, 2024
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds
The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.
Accounting December 19, 2024
2024 Ensuring Success Online CPE Conference Draws Thousands of Attendees
The event is free for professionals, thanks to the sponsorship of several leading accounting and tax technology providers. All sessions are NASBA certified for CPE credit, and some sessions are IRS certified for CE credit.
Taxes December 19, 2024
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate to 70 Cents Per Mile in 2025
The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024.
Financial Reporting December 19, 2024
AICPA Releases Statement Expressing Optimism of Possible Delay for BOI Reporting
Following the release of language in the proposed continuing resolution relating to the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released the following statement.
Auditing December 19, 2024
Ensuring Success 2024 Online Conference Wrap Up, Day 2 –
Thursday's free CPE session topics begin at 9am ET, and include Secure Act 2.0 effects on retirement, CAS, business license management, firm strategies, tax resolution, firm staffing, and marketing. Day two sessions start at 9am ET.
SEC December 18, 2024
SEC OKs PCAOB Budget for 2025
The 2025 PCAOB budget totals $399.7 million, and the accounting support fee totals $374.9 million, of which $346.1 million will be assessed on public company issuers and $28.8 million will be assessed on registered broker-dealers.
Technology December 18, 2024
Sikich Introduces Virtual Chief AI Officer Service
The Chicago-based professional services firm has launched its vCAIO service, a strategic solution providing organizations executive-level AI guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Technology December 18, 2024
Crowe Launches Cyber Risk Management Solution
The top 15 accounting firm and X-Analytics, a cyber risk decisioning application, announced Dec. 17 the launch of Crowe Cyber Economic Risk Analyzer.
Taxes December 18, 2024
Why Few Tipped Restaurant Workers Will Likely Benefit From Trump’s Promise of No Tax on Tips
While many workers hoped for tax-free tips, experts warn the proposal could disproportionately benefit higher earners and exacerbate inequalities in the service industry.
Accounting Standards December 17, 2024
FASB Looks to Make Improvements to the Accounting for Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations
The proposed ASU provides recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for all entities that purchase or hold environmental credits or have a regulatory compliance obligation that may be settled with environmental credits.
Accounting December 17, 2024
FASB Taxonomies for 2025 Are Now Available
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released the 2025 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, which contains updates for accounting standards, and four other taxonomies on Dec. 16.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 17, 2024
GBQ Acquires Lillie & Co. and Lillie Resource Group
The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm has expanded its services for credit unions and financial institutions by acquiring CPA firm Lillie & Co. and its affiliate Lillie Resource Group.