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September 19, 2025

FinCEN postpones anti-money-laundering rule

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Monday that it will revisit the scope of an anti-money-laundering rule that affects small registered investment advisers. It said the effective date was expected to be postponed from Jan. 1, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2028.

September 19, 2025

Accounting for software: FASB issues improved guidance

The Accounting Standards Update aims to simplify the reporting of internal-use software costs.

September 17, 2025

NASBA, AICPA release proposed revisions to CPE standards

Comments are being accepted through mid-December on changes designed to address emerging learning methods and clarify CPE-awarding mechanisms.

September 16, 2025

Private equity and peer review: Proposed change targets consistency

The AICPA’s Peer Review Board is seeking public comment through Oct. 25 on a proposal that would involve the AICPA’s National Peer Review Committee in administration of peer reviews of firms backed by private equity investments and other alternative practice structures.

September 16, 2025

PEEC releases guidance on attest client association, simultaneous employment

The Professional Ethics Executive Committee guidance in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct adds a new interpretation that includes a reporting requirement triggered by a member’s intent to accept an attest client’s offer of employment.

September 15, 2025

IRS finalizes regulations for Roth catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0

The final regulations are similar to the proposed regulations issued in January, with some changes that the IRS said were made in response to comments.

September 15, 2025

PEEC seeks feedback on guidance for providing tax services to attest clients

An exposure draft addresses potential threats to independence when members perform tax advisory and tax planning services. The comment deadline is Dec. 15

September 15, 2025

OMB announces plan to eliminate 60 accounting rules for federal contractors

The White House Office of Management and Budget’s Cost Accounting Standards Board published a final rule and a proposed rule that would eliminate “redundant” requirements.

September 15, 2025

IRS releases draft form for tip, overtime, car loan, and senior deductions

The IRS on Friday released a draft of Schedule 1-A (Form 1040), a single form that consolidates the calculations of the four temporary deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors that are allowed under H.R. 1.

September 10, 2025

MAP Survey finds CPA firm starting pay on the rise

Starting salaries increase 17% over two-year period for master’s graduates, 11% for those with a bachelor’s degree.

September 9, 2025

Skilled for success? Accounting newcomers say yes, managers say no

Employees in their first five years give themselves high ratings on readiness skills, but those who manage new employees don’t see it that way.

September 9, 2025

IRS warns taxpayers: Social media advice can lead to costly penalties

Misleading posts about credits like the fuel tax credit are landing taxpayers in trouble — with fines up to $5,000 for frivolous returns.

September 8, 2025

Global tax deal could hurt US companies, says letter requesting OECD guidance

A letter from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants addresses guidance and recommendations on the Pillar Two framework co-existing with U.S. tax rules for U.S. multinational enterprises in a side-by-side system to the OECD.

September 8, 2025

Few companies strategically using risk management

Even though most leaders look at risk when evaluating new strategic initiatives and don’t view a lack of value as a barrier to implementation of risk management measures, few put it all together and turn enterprise risk management into a competitive advantage.

September 4, 2025