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Despite a still shaky U.S. stock market, Americans are continuing to enjoy personal financial satisfaction in the third quarter, according to the AICPA's most recent PFSi (Personal Financial Satisfaction Index) released today.

The AICPA will release their next quarterly results of the PFSi (Personal Financial Satisfaction Index) at 7:00 a.m. EDT, Thursday, October 22. The results seek to measure the personal financial standing of typical Americans.

At the current Fall Council meeting in Maui, Hawaii, the AICPA announced that 41 CPAs have received its Sustained Contribution Award. The Contribution award looks to recognize Institute members who have significantly contributed to the AICPA and the CPA profession through their volunteer service.

The impact of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting action plan is still unclear, but tax executives are planning ahead for changes on the international tax front.

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 19 to 25, and two New York CPAs have some advice for estate planners and their clients.

When I walked into my office and saw the October issue of Accounting Today, naming me one of the 2015 MP Elite, I was honestly shocked. I’m honored, grateful, and think it’s really cool. I’ve won many awards for having influence, but this is different because it’s my day job.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently held their first September exam sessions, involving more than 1,850 students who completed their final papers and became closer to fully becoming finance professionals.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted a pair of photos Thursday of him signing a humongous tax return in time to meet the October 15 deadline for tax extensions.

Finance and accounting staffing resource Accounting Principals has released their annual Salary Guide, providing professionals with their most current salaries and job descriptions across the country.

A "working interview" may land you your next hire, according to a recent Accountemps survey. More than one-third (34 percent) of polled CFOS said that having an initially temporary candidate can provide great insight into whether or not they fit into the company culture.