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 July 27, 2023
U.S. Economic Growth Beats Estimates as Fed Says No Recession Expected
U.S. economic growth unexpectedly picked up steam in the second quarter thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates.
Small Business July 26, 2023
Online Travel Agencies Face a Virtual World of Tax Obligations
In the United States alone, there are thousands of locally administered accommodations taxes. According to the State Tax Research Institute, “state and local accommodations taxes exhibit even greater diversity.”
Small Business July 25, 2023
No More Tweets: Twitter Renamed to X
Twitter's name is now "X,” and Musk says he is getting rid of the bird logo and all the associated words, including “tweet.”
Accounting July 25, 2023
CFOs Focused on Workforce Growth and Technology
Because finance leaders are pushing hard for revenue growth in an environment where discretionary spending is tight, they are increasingly focused on cost optimization.
Accounting July 25, 2023
AICPA and CIMA Launch Climate Accounting Resource
Their aim is to help organizations consider sustainability issues, guide how to integrate them into their long-term decision-making, and how to incorporate these issues into internal and external reporting.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Watchdog Agency Wants More Regulations on Use of AI in Lending
The CFPB has already taken steps to stamp out abuses. The agency last month proposed a rule for home appraisals computed by algorithms.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Tech Tune-Up: Artificial Intelligence and its Role in the Tax and Accounting Profession
Kepczyk discusses how Intuit’s own role and use of AI is already helping tax and accounting professionals reconcile accounts, input data, create financial reports, and so much more.
Accounting July 24, 2023
AICPA Introduces Strategy Planning Toolkit for Accounting Firms
Developed by the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), this comprehensive toolkit empowers firms of all sizes to create a shared vision for the future of their organizations.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Atlanta Businessman Sentenced to 5 Years for Bribery and Tax Evasion
The man was sentenced to five years in prison for paying bribes to two city of Atlanta officials in exchange for steering city business worth millions of dollars to his company.
Small Business July 24, 2023
Retail Sales Grew in June
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that overall retail sales in June were up 0.2% from May and up 1.5% year over year. In May, sales were up 0.5% month over month and up 2% year over year.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Federal Reserve Launches New Money Transfer System for Banks
The new system, called FedNow, will allow eligible banks with accounts at the Federal Reserve to send money instantly.
Taxes July 24, 2023
Vertex Indirect Tax Determination Solution is Now an SAP Endorsed App on SAP Store
Endorsed Apps are selected by SAP for the value they provide to their customers and the proven ability to deliver desired outcomes.