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House panel backs repeal of BOI reporting by domestic companies
April 27, 2026
A House committee voted to repeal beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting by domestic companies, leaving only foreign-owned companies covered by the requirement.
How to rebuild finance from the rubble
April 27, 2026
Finance rebuilds take time and patience. As such, if they’re rushed or done the wrong way, they can soon become a firefighting exercise. Gemma Hogan outlines the best way to avoid such a scenario.
IRS announces new option for certain taxpayers to request more time after ERC claim disallowance
April 27, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new, streamlined way for taxpayers to extend the period of time for the IRS and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals to review a taxpayer’s response to a disallowance of an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim to avoid refund litigation.
Legislators, Lamont on cusp of tentative CT budget deal
April 27, 2026
Compromise to aid schools, hospitals was to be shared with rank-and-file lawmakers Monday night
Facing cost pressures, CFOs turn to AI and automation
April 26, 2026
Savings could be around the corner for CFOs who invest more of their budgets in technology upgrades, the results of a new survey suggest.
IRS to update Form 990 amid transparency push for nonprofits
April 24, 2026
A revision of Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, is coming, changes that Treasury says are designed to improve transparency, strengthen tax administration, and provide clearer reporting on tax-exempt organizations’ activities.
Official Notice of the 2026 CTCPA Annual Meeting
April 24, 2026
In accordance with the bylaws, notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Connecticut Society of CPAs will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill. The election and installation of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors will take place at that time.
Report: Most states ignore ‘tax gap’ that CT is trying to close
April 24, 2026
CT seeking ways to collect $3 billion owed annually
Senate GOP won’t show how it would balance next CT budget
April 24, 2026
Likely will try to amend majority Democrats’ budget during final debate
AI and governance issues: 3 keys to bridging a costly gap
April 23, 2026
Concerns about workforce and data readiness are commonly cited for artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives failing to substantially boost company bottom lines, but a recent survey of nearly 1,000 business leaders revealed an unexpected leading cause — and a lack of response to that cause.
CT House postpones vote on universal absentee voting
April 22, 2026
A protracted debate on a bill that would make voting by absentee ballots a universal option in Connecticut ended without a vote Wednesday night in the House of Representatives.
Officials plan to tap savings to make next CT budget work
April 22, 2026
More for school aid, child care, tax relief come from piggy bank.
The best AI model still fails 1 in 5 accounting tasks
April 22, 2026
DualEntry’s CFO unveils insights from testing 19 AI models on 101 accounting tasks to evaluate their accuracy and efficiency. The results, he writes, “should concern CFOs buying into the hype.”
Amended AI bill passed by CT Senate after extensive questioning
April 21, 2026
Senate Bill 5, a wide-ranging proposal, passed despite objections over the bill’s complexity and a last minute strike-all amendment.
A small business CFO’s 10-point checklist before selling the company
April 21, 2026
Here’s what it takes to prepare a private company for sale.
Kentucky modernizes CPA licensure with passage of House Bill 45
April 21, 2026
The Kentucky General Assembly has passed House Bill 45 (HB45), landmark legislation that modernizes the pathway to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kentucky. The bill marks a significant step forward in addressing workforce pipeline challenges while maintaining the high standards expected of the profession.
Numerous CTCPA members named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs
April 20, 2026
Forbes has released its 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list, recognizing numerous CTCPA members. Honorees were selected based on criteria including “expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and their profession.”
FML Has Six Best-In-State CPAs, According to Forbes
April 19, 2026
Forbes published its second annual America’s Best-in-State CPAs list naming the top accountants in each state. FML has six partners on the list, more than any other firm in Connecticut.
Companies lack confidence in using AI for compensation decisions
April 17, 2026
So far, organizations are more likely to license general-purpose AI tools than compensation-specific ones to help with pay benchmarking.
IRS launches online tool to help taxpayers manage tax debt
April 17, 2026
An online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt is now available on the IRS website.