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).
October 8, 2018
The Role of CPAs in Sustainability Takes on Greater Significance
In this fiercely competitive economic climate, companies are increasingly aware of the importance of managing and reporting on their financial, social and environmental risks and opportunities – often referred to as the triple bottom line.
October 8, 2018
Record Number of Volunteers Give Back to Their Communities for CPA Day of Service
Making a difference in their local communities was the main mission for accounting and financial professionals who participated in The Illinois CPA Society’s 9th annual CPA Day of Service on Friday, September 28th. A record total of 1,474 volunteers ...
October 8, 2018
5 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Paid On Time
Late payments can be catastrophic: In the U.S. more than 100,000 small businesses close down every year because of delayed invoices. For freelancers and microbusinesses, late payments can be even more painful.
October 8, 2018
Winners of AICPA / Accountemps Scholarships Announced
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has announced the four recipients of the 2018-19 AICPA/Accountemps Scholarship Award. The recipients were selected for their leadership skills from more than 580 talented undergraduate and graduate students ...
October 1, 2018
How Tech Tools are Changing the Way Accounting Pros Work
As we enter the beginning of Fall, accountants everywhere are preparing to navigate the upcoming budget and forecasting season. The fast pace and extended hours can be difficult even for the most seasoned accountants. To get ahead, employees should be ...
October 1, 2018
Ten Ways Small and Mid-Sized Companies Can Strengthen Information Security
As cybercrime becomes increasingly sophisticated, security breaches at major corporations around the world are becoming quite commonplace. Just last year, the private information of 143 million Equifax consumers was compromised.[1] And if a major corporation cannot protect its information, how does a small or mid-sized corporation stand a chance? Most modern organizations, whether large or...…
October 1, 2018
Nexonia Launches Enterprise-Grade Travel Booking Solution
Nexonia, a provider of business and financial management solutions, has launched Nexonia Travel, an integrated travel and expense management solution for companies of all sizes. Nexonia Travel is the first significant product launch for the company ...
September 28, 2018
5 Steps to Compliance with New Lease Accounting Standards
The compliance countdown is on for ASC 842. The new lease accounting standard published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in 2016 will require companies to report most operating leases on their balance sheets starting in 2019.
September 27, 2018
Commerce Dept. Gives $2.5 Million to Universities for Innovation and Economic Growth Initiatives
Announced in May, this year’s competition was open to higher education institutions and consortia of accredited institutions in states supported by EDA’s Austin and Denver regional offices.
September 26, 2018
Business Technology Often Opens Doors for Cyber Criminals
Using connected technologies like artificial intelligence, drones, robotics or wearable sensors can increase a business’s likelihood of being a cyber-attack victim because these technologies give cyber-criminals new access points into a company’s IT ...
September 26, 2018
Data and Analytics Are Top Priorities for Finance Executives
Security and privacy of data in finance applications is a high priority for 71 percent of all respondents and 75 percent of CFOs/finance vice presidents, specifically. This comes as no surprise given the volume, complexity and sensitivity of data that ...
September 26, 2018
Moving Forward: How to Plan Right for Succession
Incredibly, three in five small businesses do not have a business succession plan in place, according to a Nationwide Small Business Survey. Of those, 47% don’t have a succession plan because they don’t think it’s necessary, while 14% don’t have a ...