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This year’s legislative session had it all. State lawmakers dealt with issues ranging from border security and education funding to a territorial-era abortion ban and possible impeachment. Given the amount of legislative activity, the simplest way to look back at this year’s session is to take a look “by the numbers.”

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, JLBC fiscal highlights, information on the exposure draft for the proposed "CPA Competency-Based Experience Pathway" and information on the General Election taking place on November 5.

Meet the most recent new members of the ASCPA.

Read the minutes from the first board meeting of the fiscal year.

This month's update includes a summary of the State Board meeting, a recap of the 2024 Primary Election results and fiscal highlights from JLBC.

This month's update includes a recap of the ASCPA's advocacy successes in 2024.

Organizations seeking to assure the reliability and security of their services often undergo examinations like a System and Organization Control 2 report based on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Trust Service Criteria. Arizona CPA Mike Nyman shares his thoughts and suggestions.

Hear from three CPAs on how music continues to play a role in their life.

ASCPA member Amy O’Loughlin, CPA breaks down tax credits affecting clean energy and climate change programs for the next 10 years

Accounting is about numbers. It’s about noticing trends (in the numbers) and sharing insights (about the numbers) and using your judgment (to properly value the numbers). Hear from one of the speaker's at the ASCPA's Not-for-Profit Conference.

The ASCPA works diligently to represent the profession in policy matters. This month, learn about the Legislature's completed budget, highlights from JLBC and updates from the Arizona State Board of Accountancy.

Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined last month.

This month’s update includes an update on the State Board of Accountancy meeting, a brief overview of the legislative session, and 2024 Election information.

Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined last month.

This month’s update includes an overview of the State Board of Accountancy meeting, a status update on the legislative session, 2024 General Election information and a call to support the AICPA STEM initiative.

Read the minutes from the last board meeting of the fiscal year.

When you were a CPA candidate, how did you manage all your responsibilities? CPA hopefuls have to juggle it all: a career, an education program, commitments to loved ones and maintaining general wellbeing. Studying and choosing the path to the CPA exam is a decision not taken lightly.

401k plans, 403b plans and other employee benefit options are a great way to enhance or improve existing employee benefits, particularly in an economy in which it is difficult to compete exclusively from a wage perspective. Many employers are finding that their benefits strategy is crucial to continued success and buy-in from employees overall. This article will discuss recent and relevant regulation related to employee benefit plans, as well as other pertinent things to consider when offering an employee benefit plan.

Since 1990, the Foundation has supported over 400 students on their journey to the accounting profession and the CPA exam. Without the generosity of people like you, we would not be able to continue this legacy of giving. We would like to thank the top contributors who gave to the Foundation in 2023.

Small businesses will likely take the greatest hit due to a lack of resources to learn the intricacies of the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn more about what your clients need to know about this rule.