The countdown is on. On December 15, 2025, the AICPA Quality Management Standards (SQMS Nos. 1 and 2) become effective. For sole practitioners and local or regional firms, the deadline is real and time is short. From our research and discovery calls, we know plenty of firms have already implemented, either on their own or with our help, but far too many have not even started. Some are still reviewing templates, while others are unsure where to begin. This 25-day countdown turns implementation into practical daily steps to help you design, document and adopt a working system before December 15. Click here to read.