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Latest Articles

  • Global Confidence Declines Among Accountants and Finance Professionals

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 23, 2025
    The Q4 2024 Global Economic Conditions Survey, conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Management Accountants, reports a significant drop in global confidence among accountants and finance professionals, reaching its lowest level since mid-2020.
  • GOP Bill Targets Global Tax Deal and Foreign Tax Policies

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 23, 2025
    House Republicans have introduced the Defending American Jobs and Investment Act (H.R. 591), aiming to formalize the U.S.’s withdrawal from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) global tax deal. This move follows President Trump’s executive order declaring that the agreement holds “no force or effect” in the U.S. 
  • Newly Appointed Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda Forms Crypto Task Force

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 22, 2025
    On Jan. 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that President Donald Trump has designated Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the SEC following the departure of former chair Gary Gensler. In his first action as acting chair, Uyeda announced the formation of a crypto task force to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. 
  • FASB Proposes Targeted Codification Updates

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 22, 2025
    On Jan. 22, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update to enhance the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
  • Regulatory Roundup: January 14 - 20

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jan 21, 2025
    With so many regulators out there, it can be tough to keep track of all the decisions being made. This is the NYCPA's regular series that collects relevant regulatory announcements from the past week and puts them in one place to help you stay on top of the issues. 
  • IRS Hiring Freeze Adds Pressure During Tax Season

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 21, 2025
    President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a federal hiring freeze has created uncertainty for the Internal Revenue Service, particularly as the agency prepares for the demanding 2025 tax season. The freeze prevents the hiring new federal employees and creating new positions except for national security and public safety roles. 
  • Conference Speakers Discuss How to Navigate the Changing Landscape of Exempt Organizations Taxation

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 21, 2025
    The “Exempt Tax Update” session, featuring Garrett M. Higgins, CPA, and Eva Mruk, CPA, EA, provided a comprehensive overview of evolving tax regulations and enforcement actions affecting exempt organizations. The speakers highlighted proposed legislation, scrutiny of nonprofits and compliance challenges, offering critical insights for organizations navigating this complex landscape. 
  • Werfel Resigns as IRS Commissioner on Trump's Inauguration Day

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jan 17, 2025
    Danny Werfel said on Dec. 17 that he would be resigning from his position as IRS commissioner. He was appointed to the role in early 2023 and still had two years left to serve his term.
  • Society Awards 2025: Final Call for Nominations

    By:
    Keith Lazarus, NYCPA Manager, Communities and Technical Resources
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    Jan 17, 2025
    Certified public accountants throughout New York state give generously of their time to better their profession and to assist with community causes and projects in the public interest. The NYCPA recognizes these volunteer and professional commitments through an awards program designed to highlight outstanding service and to recognize professional development. 
  • Conference Speakers Discuss Embracing the AI Revolution

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 17, 2025

    The “AI for Real” session at FAE’s 47th Annual Nonprofit Conference, hosted by Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), offered a deep dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the nonprofit financial management landscape.