News & Updates
6 Ways to Position Your Small Accounting Firm as a Valued Merger Partner
July 02, 2026
A proactive approach allows small firms to structure deals that align with their objectives, increasing the likelihood of achieving their merger goals.
IRS Outlines AI risks, Circular 230 Duties for Tax Practitioners
July 02, 2026
The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) issued guidance outlining how existing Treasury Circular 230 rules apply to tax practitioners’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing that long-standing duties such as due diligence, competence, and confidentiality remain unchanged.
5 Powerful Realities That Boost Firm Value
July 01, 2026
Whether you’re preparing for a transaction — or simply striving to build a healthier, more profitable practice — understanding what truly drives value is essential.
Corporate CPAs and the Wide World of Opportunity
July 01, 2026
Learn wny this CPA believes being the CFO, or member of the CFO’s team, is an excellent career path choice. The variety and impact of responsibilities is enviable.
Reverse Mentoring: What I Learned From Younger Generations
July 01, 2026
Reverse mentoring offers a practical and human-centered way to strengthen communication, improve engagement, and build more inclusive workplaces — one conversation at a time.
The Smart CPA Firm: Building a Successful AI Ecosystem
July 01, 2026
As AI moves from possibility to business necessity, many accounting firms risk rushing in without thoughtful adoption and integration.
AICPA Top Issues Survey: Firms’ Focus on Technology Rises
June 30, 2026
Change management related to technology, including the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), ranked as CPA firms’ leading issue by expected impact in the next five years, according to the latest CPA Firm Top Issues Survey.
Virginia Bill Expands Affordable Health Coverage for Virginia Nonprofit Workers
June 30, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger signed HB 353 to expand access to affordable health benefit options for nonprofit employees across the Commonwealth.
Growth Through Acquisition: Using SPACs and PE to Raise Funds
June 29, 2026
Private companies have various options to raise capital when compared to public companies. These options are quite different from one another, so it is important to determine which option suits a particular business best and will allow it to grow successfully.
Judge Tosses ED’s ‘Professional’ Degree Definition, Likely Aiding Student Borrowers
June 29, 2026
The ruling says the Education Department violated Congress’s instructions by adding criteria strictly limiting which degrees qualify for higher federal student loan borrowing caps. The CPA profession has actively lobbied against the rule because accounting was not labeled under the 'professional degree' designation.
FTC Safeguards Rule and Client Tax Data: What Your Hosting Environment Actually Needs to Comply
June 26, 2026
The rule defines "financial institution" broadly enough to capture tax preparation firms and financial advisors directly, not just banks and lenders.
Why Belonging Is a Leadership Competency for the Accounting Profession
June 25, 2026
Organizations navigating change need leaders who can build trust, foster belonging, and engage people to contribute at their full potential.
National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-year Report to Congress
June 24, 2026
On June 24, 2026, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2026 filing season in which the IRS processed nearly 139 million individual tax returns and issued more than 90 million refunds.
Younger Workers Chase Growth, Not Leadership Titles
June 24, 2026
An annual survey shows that Gen Z and millennial workers equate success with steady progress and prioritize well-being over promotions.
Letter to GASB on Infrastructure Assets Exposure Draft
June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, the VSCPA Accounting & Advisory Committee submitted comments to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board on the Infrastructure Assets Exposure Draft.
Letter to SEC on Proposed Amendments to Form PF
June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, the VSCPA Accounting & Auditing Advisory Committee submitted comments to the SEC on its proposed amendments to Form PF.
Your Technology Tuneup
June 21, 2026
When your technology doesn’t perform well, you are not necessarily looking at a “rip-and-replace” situation. Much like tuning up a car – you may find that a technology tuneup is all that’s needed to reclaim the performance you need.
Does Non-GAAP Reporting Pay Off?
June 20, 2026
New research examines whether disciplined, transparent non‑GAAP reporting can strengthen valuations and dealmaking.
20 Initiatives To Build A Workplace Culture Of Health And Well-Being
June 18, 2026
When it comes to building a culture of health and well-being, employees take their cues from the messages they see, the behaviors leaders model and the workplace norms that are reinforced every day.
Take 2025 Virginia Tax Preparer Electronic Filing Survey
June 18, 2026
Tax preparers: Share your feedback on the 2025 tax filing season with the Virginia Department of Taxation so they can improve the electronic filing experience.