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Member Spotlight: Julian Harris

September 30, 2024

What inspires the next generation of CPAs to pursue the profession? For 2024 OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient Julian Harris, it is all about helping others succeed.

  • member news
  • educational foundation

Navigating the CPA exam: An unconventional guide to endurance, dedication, and success

September 30, 2024

The journey to becoming a licensed CPA is one of the most challenging professional goals a person can pursue. It’s an exam that tests not just knowledge but resilience, adaptability, and a deep well of commitment.

  • careers
  • pipeline

Never give up: A CFO tackles tech implementation and triathlons

September 30, 2024

A finance leader explains how being comfortable with the uncomfortable has benefited her career and her training. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

  • careers

Scholarship Spotlight: Morgan Gerhart

September 30, 2024

Morgan Gerhart, a 2024 Talbot Korvola & Warwick LLP Scholarship recipient from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, strives to be a leader in accounting who exemplifies integrity and creates a positive impact within the community.

  • educational foundation

Using data to optimize marketing and sales strategies

September 30, 2024

Understanding customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, and their interdependent relationship is pivotal for strategic business planning. Learning to access and compute this data can lead to making better decisions about where to spend advertising money.

  • accounting + auditing
  • practice management
  • technology

Member Spotlight: Javier Ruiz

September 27, 2024

How do you prepare for a career in accounting? Hear from aspiring CPA and, 2024 Deloitte LLP (BIPOC) Scholarship recipient Javier Ruiz on his journey to licensure.

  • member news
  • educational foundation

Congratulations to Melisha Perera, Surgent CPA Exam Review Course Scholarship quarterly drawing winner

September 26, 2024

Melisha Perera, a student at Portland State University is the winner of the Surgent CPA Exam Review Course Scholarship quarterly drawing for a complimentary review course valued at $1,299.

  • member news
  • cpa exam

Podcast: Building digital readiness

September 26, 2024

In a recent episode of the Digital CPA podcast, CPA.com hosts Kacee Johnson and Kalil Merhib are joined by Digilence CEO Chad Osgood to explore the future of digital transformation in CPA firms.

  • practice management
  • technology

CPA Exam update: Core sections to offer more testing windows in 2025

September 25, 2024

Core sections of the newly designed CPA Exam were graded quarterly during the testing model’s first year, but 16 grading periods are scheduled for next year.

  • careers
  • pipeline

Foreign partnership reporting requirements

September 25, 2024

U.S. persons owning an interest in a foreign partnership may be required to file Form 8865, and the partnership may also face additional U.S. filings.

  • tax

Leader Spotlight: Yvonne Zbranak

September 24, 2024

OSCPA Board member Yvonne Zbranak of Silverline LLP, shares her enthusiasm for connecting with diverse professionals and advancing the accounting field. Reflecting on her early career, she emphasizes the importance of accuracy, adaptability, and engagement within the CPA profession.

  • member news

Clarification proposed for CPAs’ financial statement preparation engagements

September 23, 2024

An AICPA committee approved a proposed revision to Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) No. 21 addressing the applicability of the standard when preparing financial statements as a part of consulting services.

  • aicpa
  • tax

Converting a rental or vacation home into a primary residence

September 23, 2024

Individuals relocating to another dwelling they own may face tax issues including periods of nonqualified use and, for previous rental units, depreciation recapture.

  • tax

Directions for responding to Employee Retention Credit disallowance letter

September 20, 2024

Businesses that claimed the Employee Retention Credit may have received IRS Letter 105-C, a disallowance letter, if the IRS identified their claim as ineligible.

  • practice management

Scholarship Spotlight: Ryan Glasheen

September 19, 2024

Fueled by a commitment to helping his community not just survive but thrive, Ryan Glasheen, 2024 John & Catherine Knox Accounting Scholarship recipient, views professional success as "building a relationship where people know they’re in good hands".

  • educational foundation

Using ChatGPT-4o with Excel

September 19, 2024

Kelly Williams thought ChatGPT versions 3.5 and 4 were impressive. Then she tried ChatGPT-4o and was blown away. Learn about this powerful tool — and ways CPAs can use it — in this Tech Q&A article.

  • technology

Taxation of influencers: Gifts with strings attached?

September 18, 2024

Individuals promoting retail brands to their online audience may need to report taxable compensation for any benefit received.

  • tax

Wealth migration and change of domicile

September 18, 2024

Taxpayers joining an exodus from higher-taxed states should understand the challenges of reestablishing their tax residency.

  • tax

Member Spotlight: Jake Yan

September 17, 2024

In order to excel as a CPA, 2024 John & Catherine Knox Accounting Scholarship recipient and University of Oregon student Jake Yan aims to lead with care and integrity for his clients.

  • member news
  • educational foundation

Member Spotlight: Brayden Lewton

September 13, 2024

In all aspects of his life, 2024 Fluence PC Scholarship recipient and George Fox University student Brayden Lewton strives to exemplify integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

  • member news
  • educational foundation