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- Best Firms to Work For applications open for 2026 February 16, 2026The window for participating in Accounting Today and Best Companies Group's annual ranking is currently open.Daniel Hood
- Crypto cost basis gaps create civil and criminal tax exposure February 16, 2026The IRS can broaden the audit, and, in the wrong fact pattern, frame the issue as deliberate concealment rather than poor recordkeeping.David Klasing
- MACPA turns 125 February 16, 2026The Maryland Association of CPAs celebrated its 125th anniversary on Feb. 12, 2026.Paige Hagy
- Halfpricesoft rolls out latest version of ezW2Correction software February 16, 2026Halfpricesoft, an accounting and payroll solutions provider, announced the latest version of its ezW2Correction software, which is intended to assist with file corrections for years 2015 to 2025 tax forms at one flat rate.Chris Gaetano
- AICPA wants IRS to simplify rules for controlled foreign corporations February 16, 2026The Institute is asking the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to simplify the "determine and document" requirement for taxes charged to CFCs.Michael Cohn
- Tax enforcement chiefs warn about crypto trading and payments February 16, 2026The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement issued a pair of advisories on how OTC crypto trading desks and payment processors can hide criminal activity.Michael Cohn
- Challenges in accounting education February 16, 2026Accounting educators aren't immune to the challenges that are sweeping the profession, says Yvonne Hinson, president of the AAA.Daniel Hood
- Governance in a risk era defined by geopolitical uncertainty February 13, 2026Around the world, audit, risk and accounting teams are grappling with rising geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.Anthony J. Pugliese
- Remembering Roger Russell and Jeff Stimpson February 13, 2026Two of our longtime cherished colleagues at Accounting Today have passed away: Roger Russell and Jeff Stimpson.Michael Cohn
- Wisconsin passes CPA licensure changes bill February 13, 2026The Wisconsin legislature passed a bill that establishes an additional pathway to CPA licensure, and it awaits Gov. Tony Evers' signature.Paige Hagy
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