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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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 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.