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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.

March 25, 2026

How listening is shaping ‘incredible’ year for AICPA Chair Lexy Kessler

Kessler has shared plenty of perspective with members and students around the globe, and the perspective she has gained from them in return has highlighted her year of service.

March 20, 2026

AICPA seeks clarity on revamped paid family leave credit rules

The request came in an AICPA letter to Treasury and the IRS seeking guidance on how employers should implement changes to the paid family leave credit.

March 16, 2026

Private Company Council issues annual report

The report highlights the activities of the group charged with working with FASB to improve the process of setting accounting standards for private companies.

March 16, 2026

AICPA pushes IRS to ease and expand first‑time abatement rules

The recommendations include allowing taxpayers to rely on substitute reasonable cause when appropriate, permitting them to reserve the automatic first-time abatement for future use.

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