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 31, 2025
Indiana CPA Society Awards Almost $25,000 in Scholarships
The Indiana CPA Educational Foundation provides financial assistance to students pursuing their accounting major and ultimate entry into the CPA profession.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Citing Potential for Fraud, States Pass New Crypto ATM Laws
They may resemble other ATMs, but officials are increasingly warning about the potential for fraud with the expanding fleet of cryptocurrency ATMs popping up across the country.
Accounting July 30, 2025
FASB OKs New Credit Losses Guidance for Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new optional guidance on July 30 regarding the measurement of credit losses for accounts receivable and contract assets.
Accounting July 30, 2025
Indiana Accountant Sentenced to Three Years for Illegal Tax Shelter Scheme
Jason Crace, CPA, was sentenced to three years in prison on July 21 for preparing false tax returns for clients who participated in an illegal tax shelter.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Reciprocal Tariffs Explained: Impact on U.S. Businesses
Reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries were set to increase July 9, 2025. However, on July 7, the White House extended the current 10% modified reciprocal tariffs until August 1, 2025.
Small Business July 30, 2025
A Section 1202 Walkthrough: The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
A further benefit of owning QSBS is that a taxpayer who sellers QSBS can make a Section 1045 election to roll proceeds tax-free into other QSBS investments.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Lili Unveils BusinessBuild Program to Help Small Businesses Build Their Credit Profile
Lili announced on July 30 the launch of the Lili BusinessBuild Program, a credit-building solution that helps entrepreneurs build and monitor their business credit profile directly from their Lili account.
Accounting July 29, 2025
Connecticut Accountant Gets Three Years in Prison for Stealing Thousands From Clients
A New Milford accountant was sentenced on July 29 to three years in prison for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from clients, resolving three cases against him.
Technology July 29, 2025
Smart Clerk Releases AI Bookkeeping Tool for SMBs
AI-enabled software provider Smart Clerk on July 29 launched its AI-powered bookkeeping tool designed to simplify accounting for small and medium-sized businesses.
Accounting July 29, 2025
Lack of Trust Stands in the Way of Agentic AI Adoption
Just 13.5% of respondents say their organizations are already using agentic AI — although 33.6% say they are currently building or have future plans to adopt the technology.
Accounting July 29, 2025
Ex-Chicago Construction Company Accountant to Serve 26 Months in Prison for Embezzlement
Richard Mandarino, 46, of Scarborough, Ontario, who pleaded guilty last year to a federal wire fraud charge, was sentenced to two years and two months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1.8 million in restitution to his victims.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 29, 2025
Doeren Mayhew Merges with Atlanta-Area Firm AGL CPA Group
The private equity-backed top 60 firm has expanded into the Atlanta market by combining with AGL CPA Group, a Duluth, GA-based CPA and advisory firm, effective July 16.