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  • IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Navigate Debt

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 17, 2026
    The IRS has introduced a new online Tax Debt Help tool as it expands its digital services. Released shortly after the April tax deadline, the tool helps individuals and businesses figure out how to resolve unpaid tax bills.

  • PCAOB Quality Control Rules Could Shift Auditor Liability Landscape

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 16, 2026
    New PCAOB quality control standards could impact more than just audit methods; they may also change how auditor negligence is judged in court. QC 1000, which starts in December 2026, will require firms to use risk-based quality control systems and review their effectiveness every year.  

  • IRS Leader Says Filing Season Was Strong Even With Fewer Staff

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 16, 2026

    Frank Bisignano described the 2026 filing season as “the most successful filing season in IRS history.” He pointed out that more people filed electronically, refunds were faster, and new tax rules were used more often, even though the agency had fewer staff.  

  • IIA Updates CIA Challenge Exam to Reflect Evolving Audit Roles

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 8, 2026
    The Institute of Internal Auditors is updating the Certified Internal Auditor Challenge Exam to keep up with changes in the profession. Updates include a new pilot program focused on work experience, wider eligibility, and revised exam content to match the Global Internal Audit Standards. 

  • IRS Grants DHS Workers Extra Time to File Amid Shutdown

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 3, 2026
    The Treasury Department and IRS are giving DHS employees 30 more days to file their federal taxes because of the ongoing shutdown.

  • More Americans Feel Positive About Finances, Yet Many Still Struggle

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 3, 2026
    Americans are feeling a little more confident about their finances for the coming year, but many still have doubts.

  • Despite Challenges, Sustainability Reporting Continues to Make Progress

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 2, 2026
    Sustainability reporting has expanded over the years, but some are now questioning its effectiveness

  • PCAOB Seeks Public Input as It Resets Strategic Direction

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 2, 2026
    The PCAOB is inviting public feedback on its 2026-2030 strategic plan as it experiences leadership changes and considers a new regulatory approach. 

  • Trump Accounts See Early Uptake as Pilot Contributions Grow

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 1, 2026
    More than 4 million children are already signed up for the new Trump Accounts. So far, over 1 million of these accounts have received the program’s $1,000 federal pilot contribution.   

  • Fund Accountants Signal a Broader Shift in the Profession

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Apr 1, 2026
    A recent survey of private equity and venture capital fund accountants shows that changes in the profession go beyond just working faster. While many discussions about AI focus on automation, the results suggest that technology will also change how accountants develop and understand financial insights.  
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