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).
Firm Management May 28, 2024
Canadian Firm Melo Enters U.S. Market By Acquiring Michigan CPA Practice
Ontario-based Melo has made its first foray into the U.S. by adding Edward, Ellis & Associates, a CPA firm with two offices in Michigan.
Small Business May 28, 2024
New Small Business Grants Available from Intuit QuickBooks
Small business owners in the U.S. can apply for the QuickBooks Grant Program at quickbooks.com/grants and applications will be accepted from May 28 to June 30, 2024.
Small Business May 28, 2024
Kabbage to Pay Up to $120 Million to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations
Kabbage allegedly boosted its revenue by approving suspicious applications for federally backed loans under the stimulus program.
Accounting May 24, 2024
20 Emerging Leaders Graduate from Maryland Association of CPAs’ 2024 Leadership Academy
This year’s program offered attendees the institute’s best-in-class, research-based leadership development program and customized it for the accounting and finance profession.
Accounting May 24, 2024
Tackling the Staffing Industry: A Guidebook for CFOs
By keeping these best practices in mind, CFOs will be able to help their companies find their footing, build resilience and capitalize on future opportunities.
Accounting May 24, 2024
Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints Hillary H. Salo Vice Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
In this capacity, she will succeed current FASB vice chair James L. Kroeker, whose final term on the FASB concludes June 30, 2024.
Marketing May 24, 2024
Association for Accounting Marketing Names the Category Winners of the 2024 Achievement Awards
Sixteen awards were doled out for exceptional accounting marketing during the AAM's annual Summit event on May 14.
Accounting May 24, 2024
FICPA to Host MEGA Conference June 11-13
Gail Perry, CPA, the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor, will be one of the event's speakers, with a presentation on time management for accounting professionals.
Accounting May 24, 2024
AICPA Submits Suggestions for the 2024-2025 Guidance Priority List
AICPA encouraged the Department of the Treasury and the IRS to continue pursuing tax simplification, recognizing the balance needed for competing interests and concerns when drafting guidance.
Payroll May 23, 2024
Some Employers Say July 1 Start Date for New Overtime Pay Rules is Too Soon
While many business groups bemoaned the change, employment advocates and job placement experts applauded the update.
Accounting May 23, 2024
AICPA Announces Keynote Speakers and Events for AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 in Las Vegas
The 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards will also be presented on the main stage at Engage 2024 on June 5.
Accounting May 23, 2024
Carla McCall Named New Chair of AICPA
This marks the first time in AICPA’s history that two women have held the chair and co-chair positions in the same year, as Lexy Kessler, CPA, was elected as the AICPA’s vice chair.