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October 27, 2025

The accounting graduate pipeline: Where do things stand?

As public accounting firms continue to report a strong need for new talent, recent declines in accounting graduates are easing, according to the AICPA’s Trends report.

October 22, 2025

AICPA seeks IRS guidance on tip, overtime tax deductions for 2025

The AICPA said taxpayers and tax professionals need certainty about how to claim the deductions for 2025. The IRS has said it will not update its forms until 2026.

October 20, 2025

STEM designation for accounting has strong support

Nearly three-fourths of adults surveyed said accounting courses should be a part of the science, technology, engineering, and math education program, with a majority in key age groups saying the designation would make students more likely to pursue accounting education opportunities.

October 9, 2025

IRS furloughs nearly half its workers, closes most operations

Under an updated contingency plan, nearly 40,000 of the approximately 74,000 IRS workers will stay on the job, including more than 24,000 in Taxpayer Services. In response to the plan, the AICPA recommended “fair, reasonable, and practical relief measures to mitigate the negative impact of the shutdown” on taxpayers and practitioners.

October 6, 2025

AICPA calls for fully staffed IRS regardless of shutdown length

With an Oct. 15 tax deadline looming for many and guidance needed on H.R. 1, the AICPA says it’s imperative that the IRS keep all employees on the job.

August 29, 2025

Guidance on research or experimental expenditures under H.R. 1 issued

The revenue procedure advises taxpayers how to make various elections, file amended returns, and change accounting methods as provided under Section 70302 of the new law.

August 5, 2025

AICPA presses IRS for guidance on domestic research costs in OBBBA

In its letter, the AICPA said small businesses that have not filed returns for the 2024 filing period face uncertainty about how to treat domestic research and experimental expenditures.

August 4, 2025

IRS includes several AICPA recommendations in corporate AMT interim guidance

In a notice issued Tuesday, the IRS said it intends to partially withdraw proposed regulations and issue revised proposed regulations.

July 29, 2025

AICPA supports bill that lets married domestic violence victims file taxes as single

The bill would empower survivors of domestic abuse or spousal abandonment to file taxes without contacting their abuser.

July 28, 2025

Dealing with natural disasters: How to avoid fraudulent activities

More than one-third of Americans have been the victim of fraudulent activities after being personally or professionally affected by a natural disaster, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the AICPA.

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