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Accounting is changing, and the world can't wait until 2026

Accounting Today

We must confront a critical question: If we continue to train accountants solely to file tax reports, are we truly equipping them for the challenges of todays world? The recent announcement of the CIMA/CGMA 2026 syllabus has made it unmistakably clear: Merely knowing how to post journal entries is insufficient. All rights reserved.

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IRS FIRE's going out for 2027 tax season

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EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Tax year 2026 and filing season 2027 are the target date for retiring the Filing Information Returns Electronic, or FIRE, system. The IRS is encouraging tax preparers to complete their IRIS applications to begin transitioning for the 2027 season.

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The accountant's advantage over technology in fraud prevention

Accounting Today

Accounting Technology Fraud prevention Fraud MORE FROM ACCOUNTING TODAY Practice management BDO names Matt Becker next CEO Matthew Becker, BDO USAs national managing principal of tax, has been ratified by a principal-wide vote to succeed Wayne Berson as the firms next CEO, effective July 1, 2026. All rights reserved.

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Inside GASB's far-reaching agenda

Accounting Today

Most of the questions deal with Statement 103 , the financial reporting model improvements standard that GASB issued last year, which will take effect in 2026. He hopes to issue an exposure draft, with another round of due process on a document written more like a final standard in early 2026 with a final standard expected in early 2027.

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Mississippi, Texas storm victims get tax relief

Accounting Today

Taxpayers have up to six months after the due date of their federal income tax return for the disaster year (without regard to any extension of time to file) to make the election. Tax preparers or taxpayers should write the relevant FEMA declaration number — 4874-DR for Mississippi, 4871-DR for Texas — on any return claiming a loss.

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In the blogs: Breathing room

Accounting Today

Breathing room Current Federal Tax Developments ( [link] ): The critical updates of Notice 2025-33, which impacts digital asset brokers and their compliance obligations under IRC Sections 6045, 3406 and related penalty provisions, extend and modify previously granted transitional relief, "offering much-needed breathing room."

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How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ reshapes SALT planning

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Helping clients evaluate whether to elect PTET treatment, restructure pass-through income, or even reconsider state residency can position your firm as a strategic partner, not just a tax preparer. CoCounsel Tax : Simplify complex tax law with AI-powered insights, client-ready summaries, and real-time updates.