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).
Firm Management May 29, 2025
BDO USA CEO Wayne Berson to Retire Next Year
Berson, who has served as CEO of Chicago-based top 10 accounting firm BDO USA since 2012, is retiring effective June 30, 2026.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Trump Wins Tariff Reprieve as Trade Agenda Faces Court Rollback
A federal appeals court offered President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve from a ruling threatening to throw out the bulk of his sweeping tariff agenda.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Navigating Tariff Volatility in 2025
In a recent webinar hosted by Bloomberg Tax & Accounting and Bloomberg Law, tax and legal professionals examined the implications of the Trump administration's wave of new tariffs and provided insights for businesses navigating emerging complexities.
Technology May 29, 2025
Acumatica Set to Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners
The Washington-based ERP provider said on May 29 it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, the global investment firm that purchased Avalara in 2022.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill That Creates New CPA Licensure Pathways
Legislation that creates additional pathways to becoming a CPA in Illinois awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's signature after the bill was passed in the state House in April and the state Senate last week.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Sage Scales Embedded Services to North America and Europe
Embedded Services aims to equip platform partners with capabilities that deepen customer engagement, drive loyalty, and unlock sustainable growth through enhanced user experiences.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Trump’s Global Tariffs Deemed Illegal, Blocked by U.S. Trade Court
The U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a ruling Wednesday siding with Democratic-led states and a group of small businesses that argued Trump had wrongfully invoked an emergency law to justify some of his levies.
Small Business May 29, 2025
How to Cut Spending Without Cutting Out Small Businesses
A majority of small businesses have cited financial uncertainty as the biggest challenge they're facing. Amid these pressures and their own financial concerns, consumers want to do their part.
Taxes May 28, 2025
Chrisleys’ Former Accountant Wants a Trump Pardon, Too
Peter Tarantino, who was convicted of helping reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley evade taxes and sentenced to three years in prison, says he plans to ask President Donald Trump to pardon him, too, a day after the couple found out they’d be freed.
Accounting May 28, 2025
Finance Leaders Plan to Increase Use of Agentic AI in Next Year
When looking at team resources and structure, 33% of respondents said they will consider hiring new team members to manage economic volatility, with 24% considering restructuring.
Accounting May 28, 2025
Media Agencies Turn to AI to Strengthen Financial Health and Cash Flow, AvidXchange Survey Reveals
Agencies cited revenue growth (92%), data protection (91%), and fraud prevention (88%) as vital to financial stability. Cash flow, improved invoicing, talent management, and operational efficiency also ranked as important contributors.
Technology May 28, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Rolls Out Finance Modernization Solution Aimed at Middle-Market CFOs
The top 25 accounting firm's new finance modernization solution is designed to help mid-market businesses and CFOs streamline operations and technology integration for confident growth.