News Roundup – South Carolina Association of CPAs

December 9, 2025

SCACPA Signs Joint AICPA/State Society Letter Urging DOE Recognition of Accounting as Professional Degree

The South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) joined the AICPA and other state CPA societies in co-signing a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Dec. 5. Addressed ...

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September 19, 2025

State Website Streamlines Education and Workforce Resources for Employers and Jobseekers

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce This article originally appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership ...

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August 5, 2025

AICPA Seeks Guidance on Small Business Domestic Research Tax Costs in H.R. 1

In a comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) requested immediate guidance on enacted Section 174A, which relates to the treatment ...

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July 15, 2025

Disaster Relief Bill Approved by Senate, AICPA Responds

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, following the House’s unanimous approval earlier this year. The bill now moves to the President’s desk for signature. ...

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July 8, 2025

AICPA Responds to Passage of H.R. 1

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) issued a statement following the passage of H.R. 1. The bill passed the House on July 3 and was signed into law by President ...

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January 2, 2025

AICPA & CIMA CEO announces retirement

May 22, 2024 — Today, Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, announced that he plans to retire on December 31, 2024, from his role as President and CEO of the American Institute of ...

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