The Institute of Management Accountants announced the availability of its new AI in Finance Micro-credential as part of a larger rollout of similar credentials for specialized finance and accounting competencies.
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SEC nixes ‘gag rule’ on enforcement action settlements
The Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded a policy Monday requiring defendants in settled enforcement actions not to publicly deny the SEC’s allegations.
IRS upped overtime amid staff reductions
The Internal Revenue Service increased overtime hours and pay for its employees after extensive staffing reductions and last fall’s government shutdown.
IRS detecting more tax-related identity theft
The Internal Revenue Service has improved its ability to flag returns for signs of identity theft, adjusting its filters to reduce false positives and spot fraud.
Evergrande liquidators seek $8.4B from PwC in Hong Kong court
The case centers on PwC’s auditing work for Evergrande, an emblem of China’s property crisis since it defaulted in 2021.
ASL adds California firm
Regional Leader Abbott, Stringham & Lynch acquired San Jose, California-based ArightCo.
AICPA suggests IRS guidance priorities
The American Institute of CPAs sent a list of nearly 200 recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service for the IRS’s 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
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Tech news: CLA launches CLA One Digital service
Plus, Xero announces XeroForce custom AI agent builder; Emburse releases new AI purchasing agent; and other news and updates from the accounting tech world.