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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 18, 2015
AICPA Honors Terry Murphy for Public Service
The annual award honors members of the AICPA who have made significant contributions to their communities. He received the award at the spring meeting of the Institute’s governing Council in Washington, D.C.
May 18, 2015
AICPA Creates New Credentials for Fair Value Measurement
The governing Council of the American Institute of CPAs today voted to approve a resolution authorizing the development of two new specialty credentials in the area of fair value measurement.
May 18, 2015
AICPA Honors Julie Welch for Excellence in Continuing Education
Welch is a partner and shareholder with Meara Welch Browne, P.C. in Leawood, Kansas and the director of the firm’s tax department.
May 11, 2015
AICPA Letter to FAF Commends Organization, Makes Recommendations
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) appreciates the opportunity to review and provide input into the February 2015 Request for Comment (Request) on the Financial Accounting Foundation’s Three-Year Review of the Private ...
May 11, 2015
Indiana CPA Society Celebrates 100 Years, Plans Gala
To celebrate this historic occasion, the Society will hold a centennial gala called CPA Celebration on May 15. More than 800 are expected to attend, including 27 past presidents and chairs of the board of the organization.
April 22, 2015
AICPA Urges IRS to Increase Safe Harbor Threshold
AICPA says the de minimis safe harbor threshold amount under the tangible property regulations for small business taxpayers without an applicable financial statement (AFS) be increased from $500 to $2,500.
April 8, 2015
Majority of Americans Worry About Outliving Retirement Savings
Americans are most nervous about outliving their money in retirement and feeling stressed about healthcare costs, according to a new survey from the American Institute of CPAs.
April 6, 2015
Most Americans Want Nonprofits to Have Better Financial Management
Four in five Americans believe not-for-profit employees should be exposed to the same training as finance professionals at other businesses
March 17, 2015
AICPA Accepting Applications for Scholars Leadership Workshop
The American Institute of CPAs is now accepting applications for its Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop. The Workshop, which is now in its 21st year, is an invitational program held annually for minority accounting students who plan to pursue the CPA
February 9, 2015
AICPA Urges Senate to Act on International Income Tax Treaties
The nation's largest organization of accounting and tax professionals is urging the Senate to approve income tax treaties between the U.S. and various countries.
February 2, 2015
Illinois CPA Society Hosts Minority Internship Prep Program
The program is tailored to students from institutions of higher learning where accounting firms may not typically recruit. Each MTWW scholar was awarded a scholarship and interviewed for an internship with at least three of the seven participating ...
January 27, 2015
Georgia CPAs Prepare for Event at State Capitol
More than 200 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) from across Georgia are preparing to meet on January 29 for the 2015 CPA Day at the Gold Dome.