A&L Bookkeeping

07/22/2026

The board that oversees audits of public companies proposed six goals in a draft of its 2026–2030 strategic plan.
https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/jul/pcaob-seeks-feedback-on-its-5-year-strategic-plan/

07/21/2026

While more than 9 in 10 senior finance leaders in a recent survey said they’re under career pressure to demonstrate a return on agentic AI investment, the ROI may be slowed by an emphasis on speed above all.

While more than 9 in 10 senior finance leaders in a recent survey said they’re under career pressure to demonstrate a return on agentic AI investment, the ROI may be slowed by an emphasis on speed above all.

07/20/2026

The social media post that looks like a flop may actually result in a new client. Small firms should value authentic engagement over likes and follows, two ENGAGE presenters contend.

The social media post that looks like a flop may actually result in a new client. Small firms should value authentic engagement over likes and follows, two ENGAGE presenters contend.

07/17/2026

The proposal would let issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and others deliver information to investors electronically without first obtaining affirmative consent.

The proposal would let issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and others deliver information to investors electronically without first obtaining affirmative consent.

07/16/2026

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

07/15/2026

PEEC finalized revisions to the AICPA’s independence guidance for tax services, maintaining a principles-based framework for evaluating independence threats when providing tax advisory and planning services to attest clients.

PEEC finalized revisions to the AICPA’s independence guidance for tax services, maintaining a principles-based framework for evaluating independence threats when providing tax advisory and planning services to attest clients.

07/14/2026

SAS No. 150, External Confirmations, published Monday following an AICPA Auditing Standards Board vote in May, is designed to address today’s digitally driven environment.

SAS No. 150, External Confirmations, published Monday following an AICPA Auditing Standards Board vote in May, is designed to address today’s digitally driven environment.

07/10/2026

The final regulations target arrangements that the IRS says improperly use charitable remainder annuity trusts and annuities to eliminate ordinary income and capital gain on the sale of property.

The final regulations target arrangements that the IRS says improperly use charitable remainder annuity trusts and annuities to eliminate ordinary income and capital gain on the sale of property.

07/09/2026

Under the new system, eligible taxpayers will no longer have to request penalty relief that the IRS says is routinely granted.

Under the new system, eligible taxpayers will no longer have to request penalty relief that the IRS says is routinely granted.

07/08/2026

More than 80% of attendees in a recent ENGAGE session reported they’ve had at least one client compromised by a financial scam. The presenter explains how CPAs can be “fraud gatekeepers” before, during, and after an incident.

More than 80% of attendees in a recent ENGAGE session reported they’ve had at least one client compromised by a financial scam. The presenter explains how CPAs can be “fraud gatekeepers” before, during, and after an incident.