A letter to the IRS cites erroneous notices, late guidance, and practitioner confusion. It also calls for clearer rules and system changes.
AICPA Advocacy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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4 ways solo practitioners can stand out
Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.
