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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.
Employee Reviews: From Annual Event to Ongoing Conversation
May 11, 2026
Learn how to create an ongoing dialogue with employees focused on development.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 Excellence in Teaching Recipients
May 11, 2026
Every year the Arizona Society of CPAs (ASCPA) awards a teacher who is a trailblazer in teaching the next generation of CPAs. Previously awarded to teachers from the three major public universities in Arizona, the ASCPA has expanded this award to private universities and community colleges. This year's recipients are Lynn Fiordalisi Clark, CPA from Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and Landi Morris, Ph.D. from Northern Arizona University (NAU).
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Impact on Charitable Giving
May 11, 2026
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is impacting charitable giving for individuals and businesses paying taxes, and how nonprofits can adjust their strategies now.
Eide Bailly Intern Journey: Xana Serra
April 27, 2026
What started as a brief conversation at a campus career fair became a defining chapter in one young professional’s journey. This article shares how Eide Bailly’s people-first culture, authentic values, and commitment to growth transformed an internship into a lifelong career path.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | April 2026
Member Only Content April 27, 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.
Choosing the Trail: Strategic Selection of Forensic Accounting Tracing Methods
April 24, 2026
Learn about how to decide the best method to us in conducting flow-of-funds tracing analysis in forensic accounting.
Celebrating Your ASCPA Anniversary in 2026
April 01, 2026
Congratulations to these ASCPA members for reaching a membership anniversary. Whether it's the 10th or the 50th, we're glad to have you here.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | March 2026
Member Only Content March 17, 2026
This month's update includes a summary of the February 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.
Business Tax Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
March 09, 2026
Explore a concise summary of the key tax provisions of the OBBBA - highlighting essential IRC sections, updated dollar limits and IRS administrative guidance as of this publication date.
Letter to Members: Our 2026 Board of Directors Nominees
Member Only Content February 19, 2026
The nominees for the ASCPA board of directors to begin their term on May 1, 2026.
Income Tax Conformity Legislation - Action Updates
Member Only Content February 17, 2026
A lot has happened in the last couple of months regarding Income Tax Conformity legislation, here you will find the latest from AICPA.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | February 2026
Member Only Content February 16, 2026
This month's update includes a summary of the January State Board meeting, an update on the 2026 legislative session, including the ASCPA's alternative pathways legislation, and Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) fiscal highlights.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | January 2026
Member Only Content January 20, 2026
This month's update includes an overview of the first week of the 2026 legislative session, information on the Governor's State of the State address and an overview of her budget priorities, as well as the Joint Legislative Budget Committee's (JLBC) state budget analysis and information regarding the ASCPA's top legislative priorities.
Beyond the Buzz: Practical AI Applications for Arizona CPAs
January 16, 2026
Learn how to leverage and use AI responsibly as a CPA. Understand where AI can help save time and what the real advantage of using AI can be.
Divorce Business Valuations – The Discounts Dilemma
January 16, 2026
Dive into business valuations during divorces - how DLOM and DLOC factor in and why they matter in these cases.
From Whisper to WISP-er: How CPAs Can Use AI to Quietly Crush Compliance
January 16, 2026
What WISP means, why it matters to every CPA firm and five practical steps on how to get started.