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Independence Requirements for Tax Services
Sep 3, 2026In June 2024, the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee proposed revisions to the Code of Professional Conduct addressing independence when firms provide tax services to attest clients. The PICPA was concerned that inclusion of a bright-line threshold when evaluating certain tax positions to determine whether independence would be impaired was too difficult to apply in practice.Full story
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Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) Comments Echo PICPA Concerns on Proposed Corporate Tax Sourcing Regulation
Oct. 21, 2026
PICPA raises concerns on Pennsylvania's proposed corporate tax sourcing regulations, urging clarity and alignment with existing laws for better compliance.
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Closing the Gap Between Firm Expectations and New Hires’ Abilities
New accounting hires are starting higher on the expectations ladder, but without many of the skills they would have honed when starting on a lower rung. This feature examines efforts intended to help firms and colleges identify and address this gap.
Deciphering a Tax Footnote for Non-Tax People
Tax footnotes are one of the most complex sections of the financial statement. This column provides a practical framework for knowing which questions to ask and when to spot numbers that may deserve a closer look.
Legislative Update - Week Ending Oct. 9, 2026
Senate Bill 1183 advances in the House; Gov. Josh Shapiro signs CPA Law fixes; Local tax collection bills signed into law; and more.
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