AICPA

The American Institute of CPAs has published a new guide with information on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as mergers and acquisitions.

The AICPA chief suggests that small practices would be better positioned for the future if they concentrated on developing a specialization in a niche.

Longtime AICPA chief Barry Melancon turns his eagle-eye to the future, talking about the challenges and opportunities facing the profession.

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

Two-thirds of executives polled by the AICPA are confident about the economic outlook for the year ahead, up from 26% in August and 43% a year earlier.

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

Stanley Goldstein recalls the choice of Melancon as the youngest-ever head of the American Institute of CPAs.

On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.

Hannis T. Bourgeois celebrates 100 years with charitable initiative; KPMG and Moss Adams release surveys; and more news from across the profession.

The American Institute of CPAs is still concerned about the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's new firm and engagement metrics standard, despite some modifications from the original proposal.