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How the U.S. has avoided a recession over the last 5 years

August 28, 2026

Speaking to the Illinois CPA Society on Thursday, Fifth Third Bank’s Chief Economist Jeffrey Korzenik suggested baby boomers have likely played a role in keeping the economy afloat, for now.

  • advocacy - federal

Accountants on the reality of using AI

August 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence has been promising big things for accountants, but the reality is a little different. The AccountingWEB community shares where it’s actually helping and where they’re still not convinced.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Nicola, Yester & Company, P.C. Celebrating 40th Anniversary

August 26, 2026

Nicola, Yester & Company, P.C. is delighted to celebrate its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service to businesses and individuals, along with a longstanding commitment to supporting charities and community organizations.

  • member news

IRS should automate name, address changes, AICPA says

August 25, 2026

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/aug/irs-should-automate-name-address-changes-aicpa-says/

  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

AICPA supports disaster tax bill, presses for permanent relief

August 24, 2026

The AICPA is supporting federal disaster relief legislation that awaits the president’s signature after Senate approval and urging Congress to provide permanent relief for victims.

  • advocacy - federal

Taxpayers can now access IRS compliance report online

August 24, 2026

The IRS has launched a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report that taxpayers can use to verify their tax compliance when applying for a job, a loan, a government benefit, or other services.

  • federal tax

Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts

August 20, 2026

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new type of traditional IRA under the Working Families Tax Cuts.

  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

FASB Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Enhance Cash Equivalents Disclosures and Clarify the Cash Equivalents Evaluation for Certain Digital Assets

August 18, 2026

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today published a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) intended to clarify how the current definition of cash equivalents applies to certain digital assets, such as stablecoins, and to increase transparency about the significant components of cash equivalents. Stakeholders are encouraged to review and provide comments on the proposed ASU by November 19, 2026.

  • accounting and auditing

IRS, Security Summit remind tax pros they need a Written Information Security Plan to protect client data

August 18, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals to protect client data with a Written Information Security Plan.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • federal tax

CTCPA Members Jay Civittolo of CohnReznick, Jason Correia of CLA Named to HBJ's '40 Under Forty'

August 17, 2026

Two CTCPA members were named to the Hartford Business Journal's '40 Under Forty' list: Jay Civittolo of CohnReznick LLP and Jason Correia of CLA.

  • member news

Hiring for small firms

August 17, 2026

A firm's first full-time employee is a major milestone — one that requires more thought and planning that you might expect, according to Rebecca Himango, the founder of illuminHR, who walks firms through building up the infrastructure they need to support a growing workforce.

  • career resources
  • practice management

PCAOB Posts New Resource to Help Auditors Implement Quality Control Standard

August 17, 2026

QC 1000 Questions and Answers is the latest in the PCAOB’s efforts to provide implementation information and resources

  • accounting and auditing
  • advocacy - federal

2025 NASBA Report Now Available

August 16, 2026

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) today announced the release of The NASBA Report: Candidate Performance on the Uniform CPA Examination – 2025 Edition, offering a detailed look into candidate success and exam trends across jurisdictions and institutions. Designed with jurisdiction and university analyses in mind, the publication features comprehensive statistical data from all (4) testing quarters for 2025, including the three core content areas (AUD, FAR, REG) and the three disciplines (BAR, ISC, TCP) of the Uniform CPA Examination (Examination).

  • career resources
  • pipeline

Washington DC mayor signs CPA licensing legislation

August 14, 2026

The act, which eases educational requirements needed to become a certified public accountant, must now undergo a 30-day congressional review.

  • pipeline

Average cost of data breaches is up 12% this year

August 13, 2026

Increasing weaponization of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals accounts for much of the increase.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Data breach costs climb as AI-powered attacks surge

August 13, 2026

More than one in four data breaches are AI-enabled, according to an annual IBM report. The shifting threat landscape has prompted C-suite leaders to rethink the use of AI agents in security.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Treasury, IRS issue guidance on rollovers between retirement plans and individual retirement accounts

August 13, 2026

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance to simplify and standardize the rollover process by issuing sample forms for direct rollovers to or from a retirement plan, as required under the SECURE 2.0 Act section 324.

  • personal financial planning
  • federal tax

Final rule will eliminate BOI reporting for US entities

August 12, 2026

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue a final rule (RIN 1506-AB67) that permanently removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act, Title 64 of P.L. 116-283, Treasury said Tuesday in a news release.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal

Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman dies at 80

August 12, 2026

Nancy S. Wyman, a prescient voice of caution about Connecticut’s unfunded pension liability as state comptroller, then the lieutenant governor who gave Democrats a crucial tie-breaking vote as the presiding officer in an evenly divided state Senate, died Wednesday. She was 80.

  • advocacy - state

Former Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Remembered As Trailblazing Role Model

August 12, 2026

Accolades are pouring in for Connecticut’s first elected female comptroller and 108th lieutenant governor, Nancy Wyman. Wyman died early Wednesday, according to Gov. Ned Lamont’s office. She was 80.

  • advocacy - state