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June 25, 2026

Midyear advocacy update: STEM, BOI, taxes and licensure

What issues are shaping the CPA profession? The AICPA’s advocacy leader shares information on STEM legislation, BOI reporting, the “marathon” of new tax legislation, and more. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

June 10, 2026

AICPA recommends improvements to CP53E notice process

A letter to the IRS cites erroneous notices, late guidance, and practitioner confusion. It also calls for clearer rules and system changes.

June 10, 2026

IRS to merge tax practitioner offices despite AICPA opposition

The new Tax Professional Management Office will combine the Return Preparer Office and Office of Professional Responsibility functions under one structure, with the IRS saying their missions and oversight roles would remain unchanged.

June 9, 2026

AICPA launches national campaign championing the CPA profession

CPA Trust aims to boost the profession’s profile via media promotions that highlight the unique brand of trust that CPAs offer.

June 8, 2026

Our ongoing work across key issues

From improving IRS services to addressing licensure risks, here’s what CPAs need to know about the organization’s recent advocacy efforts.

June 1, 2026

Two AICPA committees unveil proposed strategic plans for next 4 years

The Peer Review Board and Professional Ethics Executive Committee are accepting feedback on their proposed plans for 2027–2030.

May 15, 2026

AICPA submits nearly 200 recommendations for IRS guidance plan

The organization highlighted top technical issues across 10 areas and urged the IRS to prioritize tax simplification.

May 5, 2026

AICPA urges use of its stablecoin criteria in GENIUS Act rulemaking

A comment letter to the office responsible for establishing final rules for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act makes the case for leveraging the AICPA’s established framework.

April 13, 2026

Uncredentialed tax preparer errors included fictitious deductions, review shows

A report from the Center for Taxpayer Rights comes as Congress considers giving the IRS more oversight of the industry.

April 2, 2026

Americans’ financial optimism edges higher, but worries remain

As National Financial Literacy Month begins, an AICPA-commissioned survey highlights why many consumers need to refocus their financial decision-making.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

How to replace running totals in Excel

Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.