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September 30, 2025
TXCPA Launches Government Shutdown Resource Page
As the possibility of a federal government shutdown remains, TXCPA has created a dedicated
September 26, 2025New Additional Pathway Rules Adopted by State Board
By Kenneth Besserman, JD, LLM
Director of Government Affairs & S...September 23, 2025FASB ASU Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations (Topic 818)
The TXCPA Professional Standards Committee (PSC) recently submitted comments to the FASB regarding the proposed ASU on Environmental Cred...
September 17, 2025TXCPA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Fraud-Related Auditing Standard
The Professional Standards Committee of TXCPA has submitted a comment letter to the AICPA Auditing Standar...
September 14, 2025FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU), Intangibles— Goodwill and Other —Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40)
The Texas Society of CPAs' Professional Standards Committee (PSC) expressed support for the proposed Accounting Stan...
September 12, 20252025 National MAP Survey Results
The 2025 National (MAP) Survey reveals CPA firms raised starting pay—17% for master’s grads, 11% for bachelor’s—...
September 2, 2025H.R. 1 and the Shifting Landscape for Texas CPAs
H.R. 1 and the Shifting Landscape for Texas CPAs
Major tax legislation alwa...
August 26, 2025TXCPA Submits Comments on Proposed TSBPA Rules
TXCPA recently submitted a formal comment letter to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) regarding proposed rules to imple...
August 14, 2025TXCPA Response to AICPA Exposure Draft on Token Operations Controls
The Texas Society of CPAs’ Professional Standards Committee (PSC) recently submitted comments on the AICPA’s
August 7, 2025Advocacy for Accounting as STEM
TXCPA, AICPA, and all state CPA societies submitted a letter to the More Info
August 5, 2025TXCPA Committee Supports PEEC’s Proposed Revisions to Attestation Standards
TXCPA’s Professional Standards Committee (PSC) responded to the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) regarding the ...
July 28, 2025Public Comment Now Open on TSBPA’s Proposed Licensure Pathway Rules
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Rules Committee has finalized
July 22, 2025IRS H.R. 1 Fact Sheet: Tax deductions for working Americans and seniors
Last week, the IRS shared a fact sheet on H.R. 1, specifically on tax deductions for working Americans and seniors. Stay tuned to your TX...
July 22, 2025The Latest on QBI in H.R. 1
In a new post from the TXCPA Federal Tax Policy Committee, get the latest insights on how H.R. 1 (OBBBA) reshapes the Section 199A Qualif...
July 7, 2025Tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act—signed into law by President Trump—delivers sweepin...July 6, 2025TXCPA Committee Concurs with ASB Proposed Amendments Related to External Confirmations
TXCPA's Professional Standards Committee (PSC) submitted comments on the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) proposed Statement on Audit...
June 30, 2025TXCPA Committee Urges Treasury to Delay Mandatory Electronic Payments
TXCPA’s Federal Tax Policy Committee responded to the Request for Information relating to Executive Order 14247, “Modernizi...June 16, 2025TXCPA Continues Advocacy on PTET Issues
TXCPA, AICPA and 52 other CPA societies sent a More InfoJune 3, 2025Time Sensitive Communication with the IRS
The TXCPA Federal Tax Policy Committee expressed concern to the IRS about delays in the processing of time-sensitive taxpayer corresponde...
May 31, 2025Pass-through Entity Tax
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FASB ASU Environmental Credits and Environmental Credit Obligations (Topic 818)September 23, 2025
TXCPA’s Professional Standards Committee submitted comments to FASB on Environmental Credits (Topic 818), supporting guidance but raising concerns on liability recognition, fair value measurement, and balance sheet presentation.
TXCPA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Fraud-Related Auditing StandardSeptember 17, 2025
The Professional Standards Committee of TXCPA has submitted a comment letter to the AICPA Auditing Standards Board in response to the exposure draft of the proposed Statement on Auditing Standards.
Advocacy That Makes a Difference
The TXCPA Federal Tax Policy Committee is dedicated to advocating for our members and the accounting profession at the national level. Our team of experienced professionals reviews federal tax legislation, regulations, and administrative pronouncements to ensure your voice is heard in Washington. Through proactive engagement, we provide thoughtful feedback and expert input to policymakers, striving to shape fair and effective tax policy that supports the needs of our members and the broader accounting community.
What We Do
- Analyze proposed federal tax laws and regulations for their impact on our members and the profession.
- Submit formal letters, comments, and recommendations to key government agencies and officials.
- Keep TXCPA members informed about critical policy developments and opportunities for engagement.
- Represent the collective expertise and interests of Texas CPAs in the federal policy-making process.
Response Letters and Articles
We are committed to transparency and keeping you updated on our advocacy efforts. View the most recent letters submitted by the Federal Tax Policy Committee, as well as articles drafted on recent federal tax issues here.
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