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).
June 11, 2015
IRS Interest Rates to Remain Same for Q3 2015
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the rate of interest is determined on a quarterly basis. For taxpayers other than corporations, the overpayment and underpayment rate is the federal short-term rate plus 3 percentage points.
June 10, 2015
Latest Report Shows All Areas of U.S. Saw Job Growth in May, Led by South
Economists are seeing a positive rebound in jobs as private sector employment increased in all four major regions and all nine U.S. Census Bureau Divisions during May 2015.
June 10, 2015
AICPA Makes Recommendations to IRS on Accounting Method Changes
The AICPA recommended that to the extent taxpayers may make accounting method changes for mischaracterized R&E expenditures with a section 481(a) adjustment they should receive audit protection for prior years.
June 9, 2015
Avalara Launches Online System for Fuel Tax Returns
Avalara has launched a new online service that enables small to mid-sized fuel distributors, suppliers, and terminal operators to improve the accuracy, speed, and ease of filing bulk fuel tax returns
June 9, 2015
SMB Optimism Rises in May, “Finally at Normal Level”
Small business owners are more optimistic, according to a new survey, but at least one group isn't impressed.
June 9, 2015
Recruiting and Retaining Staff Tops List of Worries For CPA Firms
Talent pool concerns have emerged as the most pressing issue for all but the smallest CPA firms, according to new research by the American Institute of CPAs. One silver lining: While recruiting and retaining staff is more challenging than ...
June 8, 2015
10 Lean Six Sigma Audit Considerations
The application of Lean Six Sigma principals has helped countless organizations objectively re-evaluate and streamline their production processes. Lean Six Sigma is a consulting methodology gaining favor in the accounting profession for its focus not ...
June 7, 2015
Nine Tips to Avoid Investment Scams
The world is full of ambitious people with big ideas. Unfortunately, often the big idea is to separate you from your money. Don't get scammed. If you're considering making a significant investment in a start-up or early stage company, follow these ...
June 4, 2015
QuickBooks Online Passes 1 Million Paid Subscribers
Intuit announced on Thursday that QuickBooks Online has more than 1 million paying subscribers, cementing its market leadership as small businesses shift to the cloud.
June 4, 2015
Xero Partners with Avalara to Give Small Businesses Automated Sales Tax Rates and Compliance
A new partnership with Avalara now lets users of the cloud-based accounting and business management system Xero can now automate their sales tax collections and reporting. The new integration allows Xero users to quickly access the most current sales tax
June 4, 2015
CPAs Must Catch Up to Clients with Real-Time Mobile Tech
Technology has reached the point where accountants may seem outdated even if they’ve evolved beyond the stereotype. You know? The bespectacled individual sitting behind a desk stacked high with papers, while wearing a green visor, filling out printed ...
June 4, 2015
Business Executives Less Confident on U.S. Economy
Business executives grew less confident about prospects for the U.S. economy over the past quarter, and are reining in profit and revenue expectations for their organizations in the coming year, according to the second quarter AICPA Economic Outlook ...