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USPS Postmark Rule Could Impact Timely Filing of Mailed Documents

December 30, 2025

Under a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule effective December 24, 2025, the USPS has clarified that a machine-applied postmark indicates the date the item is first processed by USPS using an automated sorting machine, which may be later than the day it was received by the post office. That means a document received by the post office on time could end up with a postmark dated after the deadline.

  • business and industry
  • state tax
  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

10 buzzwords defining trends finance teams faced in 2025

December 23, 2025

From workslop and microshifting to conscious unbossing, the language of work this year reflected complicated operational and talent risks for CFOs.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

IRS updates frequently asked questions on changes to the Limitation on the Deduction for Business Interest Expense

December 23, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2025-09 PDF regarding changes to the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense (Section 163(j)) under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

  • federal tax

IRS updates frequently asked questions on the Premium Tax Credit

December 23, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2025-10 PDF related to changes to the Premium Tax Credit made under the One Big, Beautiful Bill and to related provisions that no longer apply.

  • federal tax

Key signals from the SEC-PCAOB conference point to a busy new year

December 22, 2025

We wrapped up our annual Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments last week, and it’s hard to pick a single theme or highlight from the sheer volume of information presented and professional networking packed into a few days.

  • accounting and auditing
  • advocacy - federal

AICPA proposes changes to independence rules related to private equity

December 19, 2025

The AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) voted Friday to issue the exposure draft of Proposed Revisions Related to Alternative Practice Structures, which features updated guidelines related to independence rules and private-equity investments.

  • accounting and auditing
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal

Several New Laws Take Effect Jan. 1 In Connecticut

December 19, 2025

More than 20 new Connecticut laws will take effect in whole or in part on Jan. 1, 2026.

  • advocacy - state

So far, few CFOs see substantial ROI from AI spending

December 19, 2025

But in an apparent contradiction, most finance chiefs expect the AI value equation to change quickly.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

FASB Issues Standard on Codification Improvements

December 18, 2025

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today published an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) focused on updating the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® for a broad range of Topics arising from technical corrections, unintended application of the Codification, clarifications, and other minor improvements.

  • accounting and auditing

Governor Lamont Submits Plan To Tap Into Emergency State Response Reserve To Maintain Affordability for Connecticut Residents

December 18, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has submitted a plan to the bipartisan leadership of the Connecticut General Assembly to tap into the recently created Emergency State Response Reserve in response to recent federal funding delays and reductions that have been made by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans to essential health and human services supports that the residents of Connecticut depend on for some of their most basic needs.

  • advocacy - state

AI readiness, skills gaps top concerns of finance leaders

December 17, 2025

Eighty-eight per cent of finance professionals believe AI will be the most transformative tech trend over the next 12 to 24 months. Yet only 8% feel their organisations are “very well prepared” to manage it, a new AICPA and CIMA survey shows.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

CFOs expect pricing pressures to continue in 2026: Duke-Fed survey

December 17, 2025

In their most recent quarterly survey, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta find CFOs expect pricing pressure to persist due to tariffs.

  • business and industry

Corporate Transparency Act, source of BOI reporting mandate, held constitutional

December 17, 2025

Reversing a district court, the Eleventh Circuit held Tuesday that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandated beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, is constitutional and remanded the case for further proceedings.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal
  • boi

GASB Issues Guidance on Subsequent Events

December 17, 2025

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement No. 105, Subsequent Events, which is designed to improve the financial reporting requirements for subsequent events.

  • accounting and auditing

Is AI panic the new calculator fear?

December 17, 2025

When calculators arrived they said they would dumb us down. While the similar panic over artificial intelligence is understandable, we need to learn to embrace and harness it, says Kevin Phillips.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

ICG Merges with Worcester Massachusetts Firm – Cerrone, Graham & Shepherd, P.C.

December 16, 2025

The Innovative CPA Group (ICG) is pleased to announce its merger with Cerrone, Graham & Shepherd, P.C. of Worcester, Massachusetts. Effective November 1st, 2025, the combined firm will operate under the name “The Innovative CPA Group.” This merger strengthens our expertise and expands our ability to offer integrated accounting, tax, audit, advisory, and consulting services.

  • member news

Navigating Change, Client Expectations, and Professional Risk Under the OBBB Act

December 16, 2025

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB Act”) ushers in some of the most significant tax law changes since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While many provisions are designed to simplify or stimulate economic activity, they also create traps for the unwary. CPAs need to remain alert to compliance challenges, client misperceptions, and liability exposures as the IRS and state taxing authorities continue to issue implementing guidance.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal

The Innovative CPA Group Launches Global Operations in Bangalore, India

December 16, 2025

The Innovative CPA Group (ICG) is proud to announce the launch of its new office in Bangalore, India. Marking a significant milestone in expanding the firm’s global footprint and strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality, technology-enabled accounting and tax services worldwide.

  • member news

2026 FASB Taxonomies Now Available

December 15, 2025

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today announced the availability of the 2026 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy (GRT), the 2026 SEC Reporting Taxonomy (SRT), and the 2026 GAAP Employee Benefit Plan Taxonomy (EBPT). The FASB also announced the availability of the 2026 DQC Rules Taxonomy (DQCRT) and the 2026 GAAP Meta Model Relationships Taxonomy (MMT), which, together with the GRT, SRT, and EBPT, is collectively referred to as the “FASB Taxonomies.”

  • accounting and auditing
  • advocacy - federal

Analysis shows CT ready for next recession as never before

December 12, 2025

State reserves would cover a moderate downturn for two and a half years.

  • advocacy - state