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The Internal Revenue Service today announced that, as part of its phased implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there will be no changes to certain information returns or withholding tables for Tax Year 2025 related to the new law.

OSCPA membership provides many tangible benefits such as professional development and member discounts. A crucial benefit—that is harder to see and feel—is advocacy. Through the years, my involvement with OSCPA has given me much in return, but none so much as my involvement in advocacy.

Oregon Senate Bill 797, which is part of a national effort to expand pathways to CPA licensure and build the pipeline, was supported by the dedication and commitment of OSCPA leaders and volunteers.

“Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” series highlights the importance of having a Written Information Security Plan (WISP).

As the construction industry in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest enters the latter half of 2025, its key players are navigating a period of economic adjustment. Inflationary pressures, higher interest rates, a labor shortage and evolving trade dynamics are all influencing how projects are financed, staffed and delivered.

Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025.

Tax professionals are required by law to create a Written Information Security Plan – or WISP – to protect their clients’ data. The IRS and the Security Summit partners have created an easy-to-follow guide that outlines the basics and walks tax professionals through the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a plan.

In this article, we take a closer look at the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program—which has now been permanently extended through The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, though with some modifications from its original version under the TCJA.

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

Here are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025.

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.

The Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Young Professionals Committee and the Multnomah Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (MBA YLS) Service to the Public Committee are teaming up once again to host the second annual “Profit and Toss” Charity Cornhole Tournament — a fun and philanthropic showdown pitting Team JD against Team CPA to settle the age-old question: Who rules the boards?

Mary Savage was a controller for a privately held company before the stars aligned and she became a University of Oregon accounting instructor. Learn how she prepares students for accounting careers, and how the accounting community can build connections with students.