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With a shortage of qualified accounting professionals, firms may need to explore alternative solutions. Matthew F. Hersch suggests that overwhelmed companies can optimize their efforts by categorizing their client base and prioritizing the most valuable groups.

During a WSCPA Member Exclusive webinar held earlier this year, Daniel Nguyen-Fleming, WSCPA Director of Membership, talked with several CPAs who are committed to making a difference through volunteerism and giving back to the profession.

In a 7-2 decision, the Washington Supreme Court upheld the Department of Revenue’s reversal of its long-standing interpretation of the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax investment deduction in Antio LLC v. Department of Revenue, Wash., No. 102223-9. 

Tara Butler Floch has a saying, "If it doesn't serve, it doesn't serve." When we act in service of someone or something and it doesn't serve us, it doesn't serve anyone.

WSCPA is committed to equipping our members with the tools they need to thrive in today’s challenging environment. We’ve trained three members of our executive team in strengths-based training, so they can bring this powerful approach to your organizations and our broader community. This combination of leadership experience and a focus on strengths positions us to help your organization tackle key challenges, such as short staffing, high turnover, and a shrinking talent pipeline.

"In the next year or two most states will adopt changes to their licensure and mobility laws. What the final laws will look like remains to be seen but the movement to change away from the current 150-hour education requirement and toward pathways for baccalaureate graduates and competency-verified experience is certain." Mike Nelson, WSCPA Manager of Government Affairs, provides the latest updates on evolving licensing laws across the states.

As part of the national discussion around licensure, the mobility for a CPA licensee has come to the forefront of issues with mobility and practice privileges for CPAs with clients in multiple states.

When you think of learning something new, do CPE requirements come to mind? WSCPA Chair, Sarah Funk, discusses the opportunities and challenges of harnessing a growth mindset in our rapidly changing profession and world.

Leadership isn't always a straightforward path, but if you want to supercharge your leadership skills—whether you are leading a team now or preparing to—read on for some key insights.

The Washington State Board of Accountancy (WBOA) has made a change to which firms are subject to peer review by amending WAC 4-30-130.

We're excited to share some significant updates to our scholarship and grant programs aimed at making a difference for students across Washington state.

The 2024 AICPA & CIMA Women's Global Leadership Summit will be held next month in Washington State. WSCPA members can save $100 with a special member-only discount code.

Last year, the Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship application introduced a new requirement, the Major GPA Calculator worksheet. The document is required again this year which will allow applicants to easily calculate their GPA in their major and showcase their course load in accounting subjects and their grades in those classes.

Are you a firm providing services around Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) forms or one that is looking to expand into it? WSCPA is seeking input on what the pain points are for you with the submission.

The world of Client Advisory Services is getting more and more competitive. Many accounting firms today have or have started to add it to their services. This means that getting your firm in front of the clients that looking for those services is imperative.

The AICPA and all 54 State CPA Societies, including the Washington Society of CPAs, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting DHS recognize accounting under the “T” for Technology in Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) education.

The issuance of new ASUs by the FASB is part of what makes the accounting profession so exciting! These ASUs are responsive to stakeholder feedback that the FASB has received over the years and ensure the Accounting Standards Codification stays relevant in an ever-changing world. In 2024, various ASUs will be effective and impact public and private entities.

For many, a summer internship is just one checkbox in a long-term plan. Completing one means you’re ready to take what you’ve learned and put yourself out there for the next opportunity.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has revised the Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) that all CPAs who are members of the AICPA or licensed by the Washington Board of Accountancy must follow. The revised standards are effective as of Jan. 1, 2024.

As a member of the WSCPA, you have access to a suite of exclusive content—the Member Exclusive CPE Series—that is crafted not just to meet your continuing professional education (CPE) needs, but also to enrich both your personal and professional development. While many organizations fulfill free CPE supported by sponsored content, the WSCPA takes a different approach.