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).
December 6, 2017
The Year-End Close Process: Trading Chaos for Order
While outdated New Year superstitions and beliefs have morphed into more modern views, the fact remains that many organizations continue to complete their close process in a way that is, in a word, outdated.
December 6, 2017
Financial Pros Continue Struggle with Month-End Closes
In addition, 51 percent of respondents indicated they use Microsoft Excel to manage period-end close processes, but 75 percent also indicated they spend five or more hours moving data from static reports produced by their ERP system to Excel for ...
December 6, 2017
CAQ Tool Aims to Help Audit Committees with Expanded Auditor’s Report
The Auditor’s Report: Considerations for Audit Committees explains changes to the auditor’s report and lists key questions on topics including auditor tenure, Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) and other new requirements. The new auditor’s reporting model ...
December 6, 2017
Finalists Announced for Accounting Technology Startup Accelerator
The startup accelerator was launched this past June to help jumpstart innovation in the accounting profession and provide insight into disruptive technologies and automation trends for CPAs and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMAs).
December 6, 2017
Google Sheets Adds Pivot Tables and Formulas to Online Smart Spreadsheets
When it comes to data in spreadsheets, deciphering meaningful insights can be a challenge whether you’re a spreadsheet guru or data analytics pro. But thanks to advances in the cloud and artificial intelligence, you can instantly uncover insights and ...
December 6, 2017
CPA.com and CaseWare Partner for Engagement Managment
The cloud-based solution, called OnPoint, eliminates repetitive tasks and integrates information from AICPA technical guides, giving practitioners a powerful, all-in-one tool for serving clients.
December 5, 2017
How to Remain Compliant on “Card Not Present” Transactions
The Electronic Funds Transfer Act and its implementing regulation (Reg E) establish the rights, liabilities and responsibilities of participants in 'electronic funds transactions' involving ACH payments and debit card transactions. Rule-making is ...
December 5, 2017
Bring Your Business into the Digital Age
Have you pondered the idea of an entirely paperless office, could you settle for the “less paper” office? It’s not merely a goal, it’s a fact and it is being implemented by many businesses. If it’s possible to envision your entire office with less ...
December 5, 2017
Right Networks Announces New Cloud Offer with Bill.com, Expensify, and TSheets
The Right Networks Business Cloud and Application Cloud are two new solution bundles that are part of the Right Networks Cloud. Launched in November, these two bundles feature a broad set of cloud accounting and business applications designed to ...
December 5, 2017
10 Cybersecurity Threats and Trends for 2018
The coming year will see a massive escalation of cybersecurity risk, according to data security firm SpiderOak. The company warns that the increased risk is driven by both state-sponsored and individual bad actors.
December 5, 2017
Centage’s Budget Maestro Enhances Financial Planning for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations face uncertainty when it comes to strategic planning and need a data-driven solution that allows them to react quickly and adapt to change in order to grow services. As a member of the Feeding America network, Food Lifeline ...
December 5, 2017
Ensuring Success 2017 is a Wrap
The free all-day event, hosted by CPA Practice Advisor, offers CPAs and tax professionals the opportunity to attend up to 10 one-hour CPE classes in one day. That makes it a perfect way to get caught up on CPE requirements before the end of the year.