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CFOs express negative economic sentiment

Almost three-fourths of CFOs have a negative view of the current economy and its impact on their organization, according to a survey of emerging and midmarket finance leaders.

AICPA comments on proposed regs. on new transfer-pricing method

The comments are in response to Notice 2025-04, which announced plans for the simplified and streamlined approach as a new transfer-pricing method under Sec. 482 regulations for pricing of baseline marketing and distribution activities.

AICPA monitoring proposed changes to public company auditing oversight

Changes have been proposed by the House Financial Services Committee related to PCAOB inspection and enforcement activities involving firms that audit public companies. In a statement, the AICPA said it believes that healthy oversight of accounting firms performing audits of public companies “protects the public interest.”

3 tips for handling financial stress in volatile times

With uncertainty and caution about money common, it’s important to have a firm grasp on spending habits and other aspects of personal finance. A survey shed light on the mood, and the AICPA offered advice for managing financial stress as part of National Financial Literacy Month.

Basis-shifting transaction-of-interest regulations to be removed

The announcement by Treasury and the IRS is a reversal from January regulations. Thursday’s notice provides immediate relief from penalties under Secs. 6707A(a), 6707(a), and 6708 for any failure by participants or material advisers to file disclosure statements required by the regulations.

Business advocacy group seeks destruction of millions of BOI records

The National Federation of Independent Business said in a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that millions of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports filed by domestic companies before the government dropped the BOI requirement should be destroyed.

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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season

As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.