Accounting Today
- White House looks at eliminating state income taxes January 29, 2026The White House Council of Economic Advisers released a research study analyzing the economic impact of state income tax elimination.
- AICPA wants all IRS staff working during shutdown January 29, 2026The American Institute of CPAs is asking for a contingency plan that keeps 100% of IRS employees on the job in case of a shutdown during tax season.
- AI fakery turbo-charging fraud, cyber attacks January 29, 2026AI-guided impersonation attacks have become both more numerous and more sophisticated as the technology improves, and will likely not abate anytime soon.
- IPSASB releases climate disclosure standard January 29, 2026The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board released a standard to help entities consistently report climate-related risks and opportunities.
- When adjusted earnings make for smarter deals January 29, 2026Accounting executives can learn a lot from new research on non-GAAP disclosure and M&A efficiency.
- Crypto firm linked to Trumps plans $100M buyback January 29, 2026Alt5 replaced its auditor last month less than three weeks after hiring it, bringing on L J Soldinger Associates as its third audit firm in under two months.
- Intuit reveals Career Pipeline Program January 29, 2026Intuit has created a Career Pipeline Program, with a commitment to upskill a million accounting students over the next five years.
- Shutdown threatens to hit IRS as Trump touts massive tax refunds January 29, 2026Taxpayers could face long waits for IRS responses to questions on a slew of complicated new tax changes this filing season.
- Adopt, test, monitor 2026: AI recommendations for CPAs January 29, 2026The Adopt, Test, Monitor framework can help CPA firms navigate the overwhelming AI landscape. But the landscape has shifted dramatically since it was introduced.
- Investing in alts through a self-directed IRA? Read this first January 28, 2026The accounts give wealthy investors more opportunities to place alternative vehicles in a tax-advantaged retirement nest egg. But mistakes can be costly.