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November 19, 2021

AICPA, NASBA publish revised CPA Evolution Model Curriculum

In response to feedback, the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy on Friday updated the curriculum resource that was launched in June to help faculty align their programs with the new Core + Disciplines licensure model created by the CPA Evolution initiative.

November 19, 2021

Apprenticeship: A new route to CGMA

A new program will create an on-the-job training path to a Chartered Global Management Accounting credential for aspiring accounting professionals.

November 16, 2021

IRS commissioner: We’re hiring

Commissioner Charles Rettig and other IRS officials tell the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference about their administrative challenges and plans.

November 4, 2021

House approves resolution to boost financial transparency

A concurrent resolution with an objective of providing more transparency to Congress about the fiscal state of the US government passed the House by a voice vote. The Senate has yet to vote on the resolution, which has the AICPA’s backing.

August 26, 2021

AICPA recommends QBI improvements

The AICPA recommended in a letter to Senate tax-writing leaders eight ways to improve the deduction for qualified business income under Sec. 199A.

August 23, 2021

Interruption of LIFO inventories due to COVID-19 and Sec. 473 relief

Global supply chain problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult for US companies to replace inventories, potentially subjecting them to additional taxable income. The AICPA has requested relief under Sec. 473.

August 1, 2021

Appointments help position Association for long-term success

The Association appoints Jeannette Koger, Dan Noll, and Tricia Hitmar to key roles.

June 21, 2021

Professional services tax proposals discussed in multiple states

Proposed legislation in several places sought to tax accounting services but was opposed by the AICPA and others.

June 21, 2021

CPAs and the historic Paycheck Protection Program

It’s a good time to reflect on the CPA profession’s role in making this historic business relief program a success and to consider what comes next, especially in four key areas.

June 1, 2021