AICPA

As Black History Month begins, a number of prominent accounting organizations — including the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, and the National Association of Black Accountants — have joined together in announcing a new yearlong diversity program.

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has also acquired MACPA’s Business Learning Institute.

AICPA CEO Barry Melancon gave an annual presentation for the Accountants Club of America that discussed accountants and small business clients.

CPA firms will be in a great position to help their small business clients with the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program, according to Barry Melancon.

Topel Forman appoints new managing partner; Armanino promotes record number of partners; and more CPA news.

The use of a .cpa domain allows practitioners to strengthen their brand identity in online communications and provides better security and resistance to Internet fraud, such as phishing and spoofing.

Anthony Pugliese will succeed the longtime leader of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Richard Chambers, at the end of March.

Technical questions and answers offer non-authoritative guidance on the steps practitioners should follow.

QRGA elects next managing partner; Boomer Consulting adds two shareholders; and more CPA news.

Coffey will partner with Barry Melancon on setting strategy at the association.