State CPA Societies November 3, 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates – November 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
AICPA October 27, 2025
GenAI Research Tool Offers Information and Insights from AICPA’s Professional Library
The American Institute of CPAs has created an AI-enabled tool called Josi that provides secure, direct access to the AICPA’s professional standards, authoritative guidance and related information.
State CPA Societies October 23, 2025
New Mexico Streamlines CPA Licensure Requirements
House Bill 296, which flew through the Legislature this year nearly unanimously and takes effect next year, creates alternative prerequisites for CPA licensure.
State CPA Societies October 23, 2025
Michigan Moves Forward on Pathways Bill for CPA Licensure
This move comes in response to the shrinking talent pipeline, which has prompted many states to consider and implement legislation that increases flexibility for current and prospective CPAs.
Taxes October 22, 2025
AICPA Applauds the Passage of the IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act
“The IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act represents common-sense reform that enhances IRS operations and improves the taxpayer experience," Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA vice president of tax policy and advocacy, said Oct. 22.
Accounting October 22, 2025
California Governor Signs Pathways Bill to Modernize CPA Licensure in State
CPA candidates must earn a bachelor’s degree with an accounting concentration, pass the Uniform CPA Exam and complete two years of general accounting experience.
Taxes October 21, 2025
AICPA Seeks Safe Harbor for Reporting Tips and Overtime
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created Internal Revenue Code sections 224 and 225, which temporarily allow a deduction for taxpayers for qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation.
Payroll October 21, 2025
AICPA Experts Offer Advice to Help During Times of Financial Hardship and Job Loss
The American Institute of CPAs has tips for those who have been directly affected by the government shutdown.
Accounting October 20, 2025
Survey Shows Support for Accounting to be a STEM Program
The AICPA is advocating for legislation to establish the accounting profession as a STEM career pathway and to support long-standing efforts to bring awareness of the opportunities accounting can provide.
AICPA October 14, 2025
AICPA Recommends Relief Measures to Mitigate Negative Impact of Shutdown on Taxpayers and Practitioners
The AICPA is recommending relief measures that are fair, reasonable and practical to mitigate the negative impact of the shutdown on taxpayers and practitioners.
Accounting October 9, 2025
Former AICPA CEO Barry Melancon Appointed Chair of Baker Tilly International
Melancon has considerable experience of working across the profession on a global basis, from standard setting to change management, to working with regulators and on public interest matters.
Accounting October 6, 2025
AICPA Holds Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop to Empower Future Leaders
The 2025 Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop, an immersive experience designed to inspire and equip the next generation of accounting and finance professionals, will take place Oct. 15-17, 2025, at the OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City, OK.