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).
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Accounting July 25, 2025
More than One-Third of Americans Have Experienced Fraud Attempts After a Disaster
The AICPA’s forensic and valuation services offers tips to help those impacted by a disaster avoid becoming further victimized by bad actors.
Accounting July 25, 2025
San Francisco-Area Accountant Faces More Federal Charges
Michael Gilbert, who was charged with filing false tax returns in February, was indicted this week on charges of mail fraud and money laundering in an alleged scheme that deceived clients.
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
Generative AI for Finance Workflows: From Hype to ROI
For most CFOs and controllers, the question isn’t if GenAI can help, but how to adopt it without compromising accuracy, compliance, or audit readiness.
Small Business July 25, 2025
Some Small Business Owners Sweating Impact Trump Tax Law Will Have on Their Bottom Line
Business owners have shared concerns about cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs, while the U.S. Chamber has praised the new law as pro-growth.
Small Business July 25, 2025
72% of Mid-Market Companies Remain Optimistic on Economy
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
IFRS Publishes Near-Ready Templates for Climate-Related Financial Statements
The IASB worked with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to ensure that these examples work well with the ISSB’s sustainability-related disclosure requirements.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
10 Essentials for Selecting a Practice Management System
Choosing the right practice management solution for your accounting firm is not a tactical decision; it is a strategic one that will impact the business's efficiency now and for years to come.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Aprio Makes $300 Million AI Investment, Acquires TimeCredit
The acquisition of TimeCredit, an AI assistant built by accountants, complements the five-year, $300 million commitment Aprio is making to build "a scalable, AI-enabled firm that delivers measurable value for clients and team members alike."
Small Business July 24, 2025
Expensify Expands Multicurrency Options
The launch includes support for corporate card import from 10,000+ more banks worldwide, multilingual capabilities, Euro-based billing, international reimbursements in New Expensify, and beta access to the Expensify Card.
Accounting July 24, 2025
Billtrust Launches New AI-Powered Accounts Receivable Innovations
The release introduces powerful new AI capabilities, including Agentic Email, Cases (Dispute Management), Credit Review, and Collections Analytics.