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2026 Legislative Wins

September 10, 2026

The 2026 legislative wins highlights the success of the efforts of the ASCPA at the legislature.

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  • advocacy
  • government

Book Review: Simon Sinek's "Start With Why"

September 10, 2026

An in-depth review of Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" book. What the premise of the book is, how it is structured, value, critiques and how it gets you thinking.

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  • leadership

Internship Turning Points

September 10, 2026

What are students looking for in an internship and what do previous interns have to say about their experience? Learn insights to help shape your own intern journey or help shape company culture to draw in more interns.

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It's All About Trust

September 10, 2026

Ryan DeMenna of DeMenna Public Affairs recaps the 2026 legislative session and partnership with the ASCPA.

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  • legislative update
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It’s Not Accounting Noise: Going Concern in the Nonprofit Space

September 10, 2026

Going concern is not a bookkeeping error, a distant accounting term, or “accounting noise”. A going concern disclosure is serious business. It serves as a formal signal raising substantial doubt about whether the organization will remain open and can keep up with financial obligations 12 months after financial statements are issued. Learn more about going concern and what to do if your nonprofit is facing financial uncertainty.

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  • not-for-profit

Private Equity: A CFO's Perspective

September 10, 2026

What is private equity (PE)? How does PE work differ from public accounting? How do you start working in PE? Learn the answers to these questions from a CFO's perspective.

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  • cpas in industry
  • leadership

The Cost of Hiring Too Fast

September 10, 2026

Learn how to slow down, ask the right questions and trust your instincts when hiring new talent.

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What Every CPA Should Know About America's Audited Annual Report

September 10, 2026

The Financial Report of the United States Government is America’s audited annual report. Here is what CPAs should know about one of the most important and unknown reports of accounting.

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  • government

Where Does AI Belong in Your SOC 2 Internal Controls Framework?

September 10, 2026

Should the AICPA add a sixth Trust Services Criteria (TSC) category specifically for Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and risk management? Explore this question in Mike Nyman's latest article for CPAs in internal controls.

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  • auditing and assurance
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  • cpas in industry
  • information technology

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | August 2026

Member Only Content August 21, 2026

This month's update includes a summary of the July State Board meetings, the 2026 election cycle, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) fiscal highlights.

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Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | July 2026

Member Only Content July 21, 2026

This month's update includes a summary of the July State Board meetings, the 2026 election cycle, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) fiscal highlights.

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  • advocacy

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | June 2026

Member Only Content June 18, 2026

This month's update includes a summary of the May & June State Board meetings, an update on the 2026 legislative session and the passage of the state budget, the 2026 election cycle, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) fiscal highlights.

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ASCPA Advocate | 2026 Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

June 17, 2026

The ASCPA advocacy team represents the profession in Arizona legislative, regulatory and political processes. Thank you for being an ASCPA member and supporting this important work.

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  • advocacy

ASCPA Advocate | 2026 Legislative Session Update

May 28, 2026

The ASCPA advocacy team represents the profession in Arizona legislative, regulatory and political processes. Thank you for being an ASCPA member and supporting this important work.

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  • advocacy

Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | May 2026

Member Only Content May 18, 2026

This month's update includes a summary of the March State Board meeting, an update on the 2026 legislative session, including the ASCPA's alternative pathways legislation, the 2026 election cycle, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) fiscal highlights.

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  • advocacy

AI Assistants in Practice: How CPAs Are Actually Using Them Day-to-Day

May 11, 2026

Read this column by Barry S. Graham, CPA, for more tips on how to leverage AI tools in your day-to-day work as a CPA.

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Employee Reviews: From Annual Event to Ongoing Conversation

May 11, 2026

Learn how to create an ongoing dialogue with employees focused on development.

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  • leadership

Kevin DeMenna: Honorary Member Award Winner

May 11, 2026

Kevin DeMenna is the recipient of the ASCPA Honorary Member award. Through his partnership, the ASCPA has an established and trusted voice at the Capitol. Read more of Kevin's journey to lobbying, and the partnership between DeMenna Public Affairs and the ASCPA that has shaped the CPA profession.

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Mike Allen: Life Member Award Winner

May 11, 2026

Mike Allen is the recipient of the ASCPA's 2026 Life Member award. Given to members of the ASCPA who have made an impact on the CPA profession and embodies the values of the CPA licensure. Read on about Mike's journey as a CPA and what the future holds for him.

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Selling Your Solo CPA Practice: How? When? Now What?

May 11, 2026

How to transition out to of practice as a sole practitioner. Dive into how to sell your practice, to whom, at what price and what to do with sale proceeds. Written by Armando Roman - former ASCPA board chair.

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