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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).
May 2, 2017
Xero Add-On for Financial Reporting Seeks Beta Testers
ReportAmigo, a new Xero add-on currently in early access mode, is looking for beta testers to try out the tool and provide feedback.
May 2, 2017
Georgia CPA Society Awards $115k in Scholarships and Institutional Support
Students were selected based on their commitment to pursuing a career in accounting, academic performance and achievements. An additional $3,000 in institutional support was granted by GSCPA chapters for a grand total of $115,333.
May 2, 2017
Becker Awards $450,000 in Scholarships to CPA Candidates
Becker Professional Education, a provider of professional education and a part of DeVry Education Group, has announced the recipients of more than $450,000 in scholarship funds from its annual Newton D. Becker Scholarship Program.
May 2, 2017
Four Ways Small Businesses Can Improve Cash Flow Management for Long-Term Success
To survive and thrive, companies need to have a strong grasp of their cash flow. By understanding when, where and how money enters and exits a business, companies can more effectively manage spend, reduce error and plan for the future.
May 2, 2017
Investors and Center for Audit Quality Want to Preserve SOX Sec. 404(b)
In a joint letter to House Financial Services Committee leadership, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), Council of Institutional Investors (CII), and CFA Institute today expressed shared opposition to any legislation that would erode Section 404(b) of ...
May 2, 2017
Ray Barlow Named Senior VP at XCM Solutions
Having worked in the industry for more than 23 years, Barlow brings a deep and broad base of both technical and sales leadership expertise, as well as an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for accounting professionals.
May 2, 2017
Finance Leaders Face Talent Shortages, Cloud and Automation Challenges
Talent shortages, cloud adoption and increased automation are some of the trends affecting the finance function in organizations within the United States and Canada, according to the Benchmarking the Accounting & Finance Function 2017 report from ...
May 2, 2017
New CEIV Accounting Credential Recognizes Fair Value Measurement
The exam for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential for fair value measurement is now available. It offers the opportunity for finance professionals to receive this credential from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) ...
May 2, 2017
AICPA Honors Top CPA Exam Scores
A total of 102,323 individuals sat for the Examination in 2016, with 58 candidates meeting the criteria to receive the Elijah Watt Sells Award.
May 1, 2017
Xero and PayPal Partner for Small Business Bundled Packages
Technology companies especially have a responsibility to do all they can to serve small businesses, a traditionally underserved market. When starting an online business, there are already plenty of decisions to contend with.
May 1, 2017
How Much Does the Skills Gap Cost Businesses?
It's one of today's most vexing economic puzzles: Why can't employers find workers to fill their positions when approximately 7.5 million1 Americans are unemployed, and millions more are working part-time because they can't find full-time positions or ...
May 1, 2017
Economic Confidence Hits Record High for Mid-Market Companies
Confidence in the U.S. economy among middle market companies has reached a new high in early 2017, according to the Q1 2017 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released today by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). With nine in 10 middle market ...