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).
March 20, 2017
2017 Review of Free Agent – Invoicing Functions
Free Agent is an online accounting software application designed for freelancers and small business owners. Free Agent offers invoice and expense management capability, as well as project management and sales tax management.
March 20, 2017
2017 Review of FreshBooks – Invoicing Functions
FreshBooks offer cloud-based accessibility, and is well suited for freelancers and small businesses. While FreshBooks has a focus on time and expense tracking and management, it also contains good invoicing capability, as well as a mobile app for ...
March 20, 2017
2017 Review of Wave Accounting – Invoicing Functions
Wave is a cloud-based accounting application designed for small businesses. Wave is available at no cost; though some add on apps carry a small fee. WAVE offers complete double-entry accounting functionality, and also offers mobile apps for iPhone and ...
March 20, 2017
2017 Review of Accounting Power – Invoicing Functions
AccountantsWorld offers professional accountants complete practice management, payroll, and accounting/bookkeeping functionality. Accounting Power offers complete accounting and bookkeeping functionality for accountants, providing them the features ...
March 17, 2017
2017 Review of Sage 50c Accounting – Accounts Receivable Functions
Sage 50c www.sage.com From the 2017 Reviews of Accounts Receivable Systems. Sage 50c Accounting from Sage Software is a hybrid desktop/cloud accounting software product that combines the convenience of a cloud based product with a desktop installation. Designed for small businesses, Sage 50c is currently available in three versions; Sage 50c Pro, Sage 50c Premium,...…
March 16, 2017
79% of SMB Owners Skip Their Own Paycheck When AR is Late
Other recent studies showed that 64 percent of SMBs get paid late and that the total in unpaid invoices across all U.S. SMBs is approximately $825B. This latest study digs deeper to find out what happens to businesses when paid late, where spending ...
March 16, 2017
Concur Launches Automated Distance Tracking Tool
Concur has launched a new technology that automatically captures mileage and kilometer data to provide seamless, accurate expense reporting. The technology powers Concur Expense Smart Drive, a new product integrated into the Concur mobile app, to ...
March 16, 2017
Accounting Scholarships Still Available from Illinois CPA Society
Illinois college students majoring in accounting still have time to apply for a scholarship from the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) and the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois. However, qualifying students must submit their applications and supporting ...
March 16, 2017
Some Contributions to Not-for-Profits Remain Hard to Classify
Individuals, companies, and foundations that donate money to a charity and earmark it for a specific program or scholarship are making restricted or conditional contributions, according to U.S. GAAP.
March 16, 2017
As Corporate Risk Rises, Risk Management Efforts Falling Short
New research from North Carolina State University and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) finds most executives see risks increasing in both number and complexity – but those same executives say their organizations’ risk management efforts may not ...
March 15, 2017
New CGMA Treasury Resource Helps Management Accountants
A newly published Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) resource, Treasury and Cash Management Essentials, provides a practical guide to help management accountants add value to the business by deepening their understanding of key treasury ...
March 15, 2017
CFOs Say Workers are More Engaged
Recent findings from a separate study help to underscore the point that executives should not take employee engagement — or loyalty — for granted. About one-third of professionals surveyed for a study on worker satisfaction and engagement from ...