AICPA

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board voted to issue a long-awaited standard on audits of financial statements of employee benefit plans, although it is still awaiting some details before the standard takes effect.

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have set up a working group to explore possible changes in how CPAs are licensed and the kinds of skills needed for the license.

A new AICPA report found that employed U.S. adults would prefer a job with benefits over one with more pay and zero benefits.

The American Institute of CPAs is asking the Internal Revenue Service to rethink its proposed changes to the tax transcript process, contending they would delay the process of getting copies of old tax returns for clients.

The Financial Reporting Executive Committee eventually plans to publish a broader Business Combinations Accounting and Valuation Guide.

RSM raises $2.8M in Birdies Fore Love campaign; Smith Elliott Kearns rebrands; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Marcum CEO and CIO honored with industry awards; RKL expands partnership, hires managers and HR consultants; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

The American Institute of CPAs announced the 92 recipients of its 2018-19 Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students.

BlumShapiro to provide Thanksgiving Day meals for seventh year; AFWA announces 2018 Women Who Count Award winners; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

The Institute has some suggestions about the rules for executive compensation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.