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  • Profits Are Up for Accounting Firms; So Are Expectations

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 16, 2025
    Accounting firms are reporting stronger numbers across the board. Nearly three-quarters of firms saw increased profits over the past year, and more than half gained new clients. This growth is driven largely by operational improvements and expanded services. 

  • New York State Senate Passes CPA Pathway Bill on June 12

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 16, 2025

    The New York State Senate, joining the state Assembly, passed the additional licensure pathway bill (A.7613/S.6892), on June 12.  The bill introduced a third option for CPA candidates: 120 credit hours and two years of relevant experience.

  • Regulatory Roundup: June 10-16

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jun 16, 2025
    With so many regulators out there, it can be tough to keep track of all the decisions being made. This is the NYCPA's regular series that collects relevant regulatory announcements from the past week and puts them in one place to help you stay on top of the issues.

  • SEC Prepares for Potential PCAOB Absorption Amid Legislative Uncertainty

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 13, 2025
    As Congress considers sweeping tax legislation that would transfer the PCAOB’s responsibilities to the SEC, the regulator is already preparing for the possibility.

  • Billy Long Is Confirmed as IRS Commissioner

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jun 12, 2025
    On July 12, ex-U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri was confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, giving the tax agency a permanent head following after months of acting leaders and massive staffing cuts, 

  • Senate Weighs $30,000 SALT Deduction Cap in Tax Bill Negotiations

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 12, 2025
    As the Senate takes up President Trump’s sweeping tax bill, Republican senators are eyeing a new compromise on one of the most contentious provisions: the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. 

  • IRS Budget to Decrease 37% in 2026 from 2025, Proposes a 20% Decrease in Employees

    By:
    Karen Sibayan
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    Jun 11, 2025
    The IRS budget would dip 37% from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026 and the number of IRS employees would drop 20% over the same period, based on the Treasury's annual Congressional Budget Justification report.

  • IRS Updates Automatic Method Change List in New Guidance

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 11, 2025

    The IRS on Jun, 9 issued Rev. Proc. 2025-23, updating the list of tax accounting method changes eligible for automatic consent under the existing procedures laid out in Rev. Proc. 2015-13 and its subsequent modifications. 

  • AICPA's Koziel: Why the Profession Sees More Opportunity Than Risk

    By:
    Emma Slack-Jorgensen
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    Jun 10, 2025
    Despite industry concerns, from regulatory uncertainty to staffing shortages, AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel says the outlook for accountants remains strong.

  • Important NYCPA-Backed Bills Near Passage in New York Legislature

    By:
    Jovan C. Richards and Karen Sibayan
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    Jun 9, 2025

    On June 9, two of NYCPA's key legislative initiatives--e-signature expansion and additional pathways to licensure-- reached a big milestone when they both passed unanimously in the New York State Assembly. The progress of these bills marks the success of NYCPA's legislative efforts, which the Society steadfastly promoted and supported.

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