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As a new CPA, Maddie Glass advocates for the next generation of CPAs to embrace every opportunity that comes your way, even if it feels uncomfortable. In her time amidst her peers at Delap LLP and OSCPA, Maddie has found that the most challenging experiences become valuable lessons to share with future accountants. Congratulations to Maddie for obtaining her license while offering her community the same unwavering support she had on her journey to becoming a CPA.

The CFO of the Kansas City Chiefs joined the JofA podcast recently to discuss enjoying the moment, not “losing your identity to the job,” and how the franchise has adapted to winning three Super Bowls since 2020.

Most adults 50 and older want to stay in their home long term, but many don’t have a good plan.

Clients will want to use you when you become their trusted advisor and they think of calling you before they do anything that might impact their business, financial security or growth.

This year's roster of great new tools for accountants is heavily inflected with AI.

A conversation before marriage about the state of each partner’s finances and their thoughts about money can have long-term benefits for the couple’s financial goals and relationship.

From digitalization and consultancy to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, 2024 is set to be a year of growth and possibility.

Prevalent threats range from a contentious presidential election and expectations for a benign end to inflation to the hazards of adopting generative AI.

This week we look at: Bipartisan extender bill is passed by the House, but faces uncertain future in the Senate; A limited, single-year SALT cap relief bill will be brought to the House floor as part of the compromise to pass the bipartisan bill; Tax filing season for 2023 return begins this week; A cautionary tale about phishing being used to obtain client tax information

Insufficient retirement savings can be a serious problem, but so can insufficient spending during retirement. Most people will get more joy from spending and giving away their money while they’re still alive, so advise clients on how to balance their spending and saving goals.

Cheers to Brooke Deering on earning her CPA license! As she sets out on this exciting new chapter in her career, Brooke is grateful to have such a strong, supportive community at Jones & Roth PC and OSCPA. The sky is the limit, and we can not wait to see what you do next, Brooke!

The drawing opens February 1 and runs through March 20.

This week we look at a proposed tax bill that has advanced out of the House Ways & Means Committee.

The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns Monday, promising improved help to taxpayers and new resources both in-person and online.

As nonprofits work to combat the accounting and staff shortage, finding ways to increase efficiency is a top focus.

Welcome in 2024 with OSCPA Chair Tracy Allen and join our community in shaping what it means to be a CPA in the new year. 

Investors have a wealth of options for putting their capital gains to work through this program.

Enrollment in accounting programs is in decline. Three academic leaders offer suggestions for improvement.

Since 1957, the unclaimed property program has been a statutory requirement for businesses to annually report whether or not they have unclaimed property. Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program keeps those funds safe for their rightful owner to claim.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board published the latest version of accounting standards for the U.S. government.