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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/

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.

Are finance leaders moving too fast on agentic AI? 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.

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.

Why social media ‘failures’ can be big wins for small firms 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 proposal would let issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and others deliver information to investors electronically without first obtaining affirmative consent.

SEC eyes e-delivery as the default over paper The proposal would let issuers, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and others deliver information to investors electronically without first obtaining affirmative consent.

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

IRS raises standard mileage rates for remainder of 2026 The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

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 finalizes revisions to tax services independence guidance 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.

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.

AICPA updates audit standards related to external confirmations 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.

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.

IRS designates certain CRAT arrangements as listed transactions 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.

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

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

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.

Scam stoppers: 5 ways CPAs can help older clients fight financial fraud 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.