Accounting January 21, 2025
AICPA News – January 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements and alerts from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
August 19, 2013
Annual Accounting Competition Tests Accounting Students’ Financial Planning Skills
The AICPA’s fourth annual Accounting Competition kicks off today, focusing on personal financial planning and the important role CPAs serve as financial planners.
August 19, 2013
Rhode Island CPAs kick off leadership program
Acknowledging a growing need to cultivate strong leaders within the business community, RISCPA has launched a new Leadership Program for its members.
August 15, 2013
AICPA Writes Letter of Opposition to Proposed Limitation on Use of Cash Method of Accounting
The American Institute of CPAs announced today it wrote a letter opposing a proposed limitation on the use of the cash method of accounting for non-natural taxpayers, personal service corporations and farmers. The proposed limitation is a part of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp’s (R-Mich.) small business tax reform discussion draft.
August 9, 2013
Second Annual Maximo Mukelabai Award Presented at AICPA E.D.G.E. Conference
Thought Leader Donny Shimamoto presented Jeremy Dillard with the Maximo Mukelabai Award at the AICPA’s E.D.G.E. Conference.
August 8, 2013
New Community for Young CPAs Launches on AICPA.org
The American Institute of CPAs has announced the creation of an online community to help young CPAs establish connections with their peers, exchange ideas and grow their careers.
August 6, 2013
Assistant Professor at USC Awarded AICPA-CIMA Best Early Career Researcher Award
David Erkens, an assistant professor of accounting at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California was awarded the 2013 Best Early Career Researcher Award.
August 1, 2013
AICPA urges Congress to take action against patent trolls
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has issued a statement and letter to the leaders of both the United States Senate and House of Representatives, urging them to take action regarding patent refoms, which the group says is necessary because of what it calls fraudulent litigation by some organizations that exist solely for suing…
July 14, 2013
Accounting firms face challenges advising clients on new financial reporting framework
Thomson Reuters Survey Identifies Challenges Accounting Firms Face as They Advise Clients on AICPA’s New Financial Reporting Framework for Small- and Medium-Sized Entities
July 11, 2013
Ohio CPA Society introduces women’s initiative
Program kicked off with five receptions to raise awareness, spark discussion
July 10, 2013
Bill banning audit firm rotation mandate passes U.S. House
On Monday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would ban the the potential of mandatory audit firm rotations that have been suggested by the head of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
July 1, 2013
Ohio CPA Society names new Executive Board, Chairman
Zunich becomes new Chair of the Board; LaPlace honored with prestigious Gold Medal
June 22, 2013
Best jobs for 2013? Demand for accountants higher than ever
College students and those considering reshaping their professional paths frequently look for lists of what the best career choices are. Well, this isn't a list, but a hard fact: Accounting graduates are among the most in-demand professionals in America today.