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).
August 24, 2017
Finance Execs Adopting Dynamic Discounting
According to a new study, forward-thinking finance executives are taking advantage of working capital optimization tools such as dynamic discounting, tapping into a new source of cash that can reach millions of dollars per year – fundamentally ...
August 24, 2017
AICPA Makes Recommendations to IRS About Accounting Method Change Procedures
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has made recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service about accounting method change procedures established under Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2015-13, Changes in Methods of Accounting, which establishes the ...
August 23, 2017
Michael T. Hanley, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Michael T. Hanley, CPA Age: 37 Employer: Michels & Hanley CPAs, LLP Title: Managing Partner City/State: Smithtown, NY Website: www.mhcpafirm.com Twitter: @mhanleycpa Professional Associations/Memberships: Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants President, Irish Business Network Director, Kings Park Chamber of Commerce President, Suffolk Business Executives Treasurer, Kings Park...…
August 23, 2017
10 Big Tax and Accounting Issues for Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs usually aren’t surprised by the amount of work it takes to get a business up and-running and become successful. But these same small business owners are often blindsided by the time and effort required for tax and accounting issues.
August 23, 2017
Jordan Miller, CPA, MaCC – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Jordan Miller, CPA, MaCC Age: 29 Employer: CliftonLarsonAllen Title: Manager City/State: Charlotte, NC Website: Twitter: Professional Associations/Memberships: Jordan currently serves on the Student Outreach, Advancement, and Recruitment Committee of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA), a committee that she was previously chair of for two years. She also serves on the program...…
August 23, 2017
Megan D. Lewczyk, CPA, MAcc – 2017 20 Under 40 Honoree
Megan D. Lewczyk, CPA, MAcc Age: 29 Employer: Yaeger CPA Review Title: Chief Operating Officer City/State: Charleston, South Carolina Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlewczyk/ www.yaegercpareview.com Twitter: @MeganLewczyk Career highlights I decided to venture off the traditional public accounting path early in my career to pursue my passion for creating the next generation of CPAs. I was appointed in May...…
August 22, 2017
Brian Walgamott, CPA – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Brian Walgamott, CPA Age: 39 Employer: Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs Title: Senior Manager, Tax Services Department City/State: Tallahassee, Florida Website: www.thf-cpa.com Twitter: @thfcpa Professional Associations/Memberships Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants o Healthcare Industry Conference Committee Graduate, Opportunity Tallahassee Class 35, Leadership...…
August 22, 2017
Amanda L. Sexton, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Amanda L. Sexton, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE Age: 32 Employer: Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, LLP Title: Accountant/Valuation Analyst City/State: Riverhead, NY Website: www.mfbcpa.com Twitter: N/A Professional Associations/Memberships AICPA Member NYSSCPA – Suffolk Chapter: 1) President 2) East End Committee Co-Chair 3) Membership Committee Co-Chair NYSSCPA – Statewide: 1) Former Nominating Committee Member 2) Former Business...…
August 22, 2017
Garrett Wagner, CPA.CITP – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Garrett Wagner, CPA.CITP Age: 36 Employer: Thaney & Associates Title: Business Therapist City/State: Rochester, NY Website: www.thaneycpa.com Twitter: garrettwagner37 Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA member New York State Society of CPAs Member President of the Rochester Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs NextGen committee I strive to create lasting change and real impact with...…
August 22, 2017
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE Age: 29Employer: Lehman College (CUNY)Title: Assistant ProfessorCity/State: New York City (Bronx), New Yorkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sean-stein-smith-dba-cpa-63307444/ Listen to this podcast Professional Associations/Memberships (please include any leadership roles): NJCPA – He is a member of the NJCPA Content Advisory Board, Student Programs & Scholarship Committee, Emerging Leaders Council, Nonprofit Interest...…
August 22, 2017
Ben Pechan, CPA, CCIFP – 2017 40 Under 40 Honoree
Ben Pechan, CPA, CCIFP Professional Credentials (CPA, EA, MBA, etc if any): CPA, CCIFP Age: 32 Employer: Smith & Gesteland, LLP Title: Chief Financial Officer City/State: Madison, Wisconsin Website: www.sgcpa.com Twitter: Professional Associations/Memberships: WICPA (Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants)– Accounting Careers Board Member CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association) – Vice President, Membership My...…
August 22, 2017
Christine Boeckel, JD, LLM – 2017 20 Under 40 Honoree
Christine Boeckel, JD, LLM (Taxation) Age: 33 Employer: Bloomberg BNA Title: Deputy Editorial Director, State Tax City/State: Arlington, Virginia Website: https://www.bna.com/ Twitter: @Boeckel_Tax I began working as a State Tax Law Editor at Bloomberg BNA in 2011, where I focused on maintaining and updating Bloomberg BNA’s State Tax Portfolios and Navigators. As an editor I...…