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Latest Articles

  • AICPA Plans Independence Rule Update Amid Private Equity Surge

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Feb 6, 2025
    The AICPA is preparing to update its independence rules in response to the growing influence of private equity in accounting firms. As investment from PE firms continues to rise, many accounting firms have adopted alternative practice structures to separate their attest and non-attest services.
  • DEADLINE EXTENDED! FAE Board of Trustees Nominations Due by Feb. 14

    By:
    Trusted Professional Staff
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    Feb 6, 2025

    If you are interested in serving on the Foundation for Accounting Education Board of Trustees, now is the time to submit your nomination. FAE, a 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliated entity of the NYCPA, is very important to the members of the Society and its mission because it administers the lifelong learning program for New York state CPAs.

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED! MSF Board of Trustees Nominations Due by Feb. 14

    By:
    NYCPA Staff
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    Feb 6, 2025

    If you are interested in serving on The Moynihan Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees, now is the time to submit your nomination. Established in 2015, MSF honors the memory of NYCPA Past President David J. Moynihan (1955–2015), a staunch advocate for educational opportunities. 

  • FASB Agenda Presents a Period of Relative Calm for Non-Profits

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Feb 5, 2025
    The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) update at the Foundation for Accounting Education’s 47th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Jan. 16 gave a thorough look at the board's current agenda and the projects that are specifically affecting exempt organizations.
  • GAO: IRS Needs to Improve Compliance With Anti-Gag Provision Requirements

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Feb 4, 2025
    A report by the Government Accountability Office found that even though the IRS has guidance that references whistleblower protections, specific reference to the anti-gag provision was not included in its non-disclosure agreements.
  • Regulatory Roundup: January 28 - February 3

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Feb 4, 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.
  • AICPA Urges IRS to Reduce Foreign Filing Burden for Tax-Exempt Organizations

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Feb 3, 2025
    The AICPA has requested that the IRS and the Treasury Department ease foreign filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations, highlighting the undue administrative burden placed on these entities. In a letter submitted on Jan. 27, the AICPA called for exemptions or streamlined reporting for three key forms.
  • GAO: IRS Continues to Have Timeliness Issues With Its Live Service Despite Improvements

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jan 31, 2025
    Although the IRS has implemented improvements to its customer service and systems,  a U.S. Government Accountability Office report said that the agency is still facing challenges processing tax returns in a timely manner.
  • Political Uncertainty Looms Over PCAOB as SEC Leadership Shifts

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 30, 2025

    The oversight of public company accounting is split between the two key agencies. However, one is subject to significantly more political influence than the other. The Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board are both under the supervision of the Securities and Exchange Commission, yet the PCAOB is far more vulnerable to political change.

  • Global Standards Set to Transform Sustainability Assurance and Ethics Practices

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jan 29, 2025
    The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants recently launched their sustainability assurance, designed to elevate sustainability reporting and assurance practices.