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This week we look at: IRS announces the reopening of the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program on somewhat less generous terms then the first program provided; National Taxpayer Adviser discusses issues related to ERC Notices of Disallowance issued by the IRS

CPAs can help exempt organizations understand what revenue is subject to the unrelated business income tax and navigate its often complex rules.

The Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST), convened at the request of IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel, intends to have new protections in place by the 2025 filing season.

If you are using Microsoft Teams just for calls and text chats, you are missing out on opportunities to improve your productivity. Tech Q&A writer Wesley Hartman demonstrates how.

Portland State University student Jontaya Ward shares how receiving the 2024-25 PCAOB scholarship is shaping her personal ambitions and journey in accounting.

A record 676 students have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, marking the largest group in the program's history. Congratulations to OSCPA members Ciera Johnson, Javier Ruiz, Uriel Torres-Torres, and Jontaya Ward for their well-deserved recognition as 2024-25 PCAOB Scholars!

Learn how young and mid career CPAs embraced year-round service models, fresh staffing approaches, and modern technology to build flourishing client advisory services practices.

Seven major products accounted for the bulk of tax prep software usage in this annual survey. See what tax practitioners liked and disliked about their software.

Barry Melancon’s retirement as AICPA & CIMA CEO is effective at the end of the year. In the second part of a two-part podcast interview, Melancon discusses challenging times, lessons learned, what he’s most proud of, and a continued emphasis on trust. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

As an OSCPA Board member, Harriet Strothers, Delap LLP, highlights the importance of embracing creative thinking to drive evolution within the accounting profession.

A shift away from the traditional view of what it means to retire in America means that innovative approaches can lead to better outcomes for everyone.

A survey of seasoned peer reviewers identifies ways reviewers and the firms being reviewed can change for the better.

This week we look at: Online scams and tax deductions - why how that online scammer you found on a dating site manages to take your money can make a big tax difference; IRS announces next steps in ERC program, will begin sending some checks in September

Ten CPAs who run single-owner accounting practices share their challenges, successes, and lessons learned.

Barry Melancon’s retirement as AICPA & CIMA's CEO is effective at the end of the year. He joined the JofA podcast for the first of a two-part conversation that looks back on his tenure and the skills he picked up during nearly three decades as a leader. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

The Internal Revenue Service announced today additional actions to help small businesses and prevent improper payments in the Employee Retention Credit program, including accelerating more payments and continuing compliance work on the complex pandemic-era credit that was flooded with claims following misleading marketing.

How do you go from teaching and testing material in a set time to providing students time (and multiple testing opportunities) to gain 100% mastery of the material? Find out in this Academic Update article.

Retiring clients need a realistic and accurate target that ensures they neither outlive their savings nor unnecessarily restrict their “fun money” spending. Here are some steps to follow.

Introducing Sean Funk, a newly certified CPA! Sean is ready to take on the accounting world with the deep industry knowledge he gained studying for the exam. In his current role at McDonald Jacobs PC, he finds completing tax returns particularly rewarding, as he views each one as a unique puzzle to solve.

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