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The IRS is reminding tax professionals to renew their Preparer Tax Identification numbers now, if they haven’t already. Anyone who prepares or helps with preparation of tax returns for compensation must have a valid PTIN. Unrenewed PTINs will expire on December 31, 2025.

Boost productivity. Manage schedules. Develop marketing materials. Create a viral video. Whatever it is that you need to do today, there’s an app to help you get it done. GSCPA’s Director of Technology & Multimedia Services Calvin Wong shares some of the newest apps he has tested to help save you time and money, and maybe even impress your kids with your new skills.

Minnesota CPA Susan Schulzetenberg shares her experience with succession planning and her decision to merge with another accounting firm.

The Internal Revenue Service announced increases to annual contribution limits for 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, governmental 457 plans, the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan, and IRAs.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 regarding new information reporting requirements for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

For many executives and long-term employees, company stock has been the cornerstone of their financial success. Years of stock awards, option exercises, and reinvested dividends can turn into a position worth millions. While this looks like a dream scenario on paper, it carries a hidden challenge: too much of a client’s wealth tied to a single company.

The risk of cyber threats continues to grow for CPA firms, along with other professional services firms, as all are considered prime targets for cyber criminals given the wealth of sensitive client data, financial information, and/or legal documents they maintain.

We often define community as strength in numbers, mutual protection, and a shared voice. OSCPA embodies all of that. But there’s also a deeply personal benefit: the impact membership can have on your own career.

The Internal Revenue Service today reminds the more than 800,000 paid tax preparers that preparer tax identification numbers must be renewed annually, and the 2026 renewal period is now open.

The OSCPA Career Showcase was a wonderful evening with record student turnout - thank you to all participants and exhibitors. The future looks bright! View the link to some great photos from Fletcher Wold Photography - download your favorites!

It’s important for every organization — even not-for-profits — to make a profit. Here are some strategies that might work for your organization.

We're excited to announce our latest exam prep drawing winner: Crystal Khoroshenkikh! She now joins Nattie Do and Rebecca Dukes on the 2025 winners list.

The OSCPA Young Professionals Committee and the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section teamed up once again for the annual Profit & Toss Cornhole Tournament, held last night in Portland. The event brought together CPAs, attorneys, and colleagues from across the professional community for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition - all in support of a great cause.

The Oregon Society of CPAs and the Oregon State Bar Business Law Section hosted their annual Spring Social last night at Ballard Spahr Lane Powell in downtown Portland.

The Oregon CPA community is celebrating a significant win for the profession’s future with the passage of Senate Bill 797, which Governor Tina Kotek signed into law. The bill creates multiple new pathways to CPA licensure in Oregon, expanding access while maintaining the integrity and mobility of the CPA credential.

We are excited to announce that Rebecca Dukes has been drawn as the recipient of the UWorld Accounting CPA Review Elite-Unlimited 4-Part Scholarship, valued at $3,899. This generous scholarship will support Rebecca in her journey towards CPA certification.

Linn-Benton Community College accounting student Chris Patterson has overcome obstacles while finishing LBCC on the way to transferring to Oregon State University. Read his story.

Portland, OR — Professionals from across the accounting and legal communities will gather for an evening of networking and connection at a special social event co-hosted by the Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) and the Oregon State Bar’s Business Law Section. The event invites Certified Public Accountants and local business attorneys to strengthen professional ties, foster collaboration, and build new relationships.

Learn what the most terrifying part of starting her own business was for OSCPA member Casey Devine and how her strengths as a CPA helped her.