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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.

FIFO and LIFO are two of the most common tracing methods for forensic accounting, among other methods such as the lowest intermediate balance rule (LIBR) and pro rata method. With various viable options, how do you know which approach is best for tracing ill-gotten gains? ASCPA member Jordan Sandberg shares his actionable insights.

This month’s update includes an overview on the legislative session so far, fiscal highlights, and an update on the State Board of Accountancy meeting.

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

New content from the ASCPA's Knowledge Hub: This eBook explores the 10 crucial features your software needs to offer to streamline clients, automate tasks and transform your firm's productivity in the new year.

Bob Kilpatrick and Nancy Wilburn are Certified Public Accountants turned educators who have touched the lives of thousands of accounting students. Today, their students are leaders, firm partners, recruiters, advisory council members and more. In the ASCPA’s 90-year history, Kilpatrick and Wilburn are recognized in 2024 as the 10th and 11th Honorary Members, selected for their impact on Arizona’s accounting profession.

This year, the ASCPA is recognizing one Life Member and two Honorary Members for their contributions to our organization and the accounting community at large.

As we head into tax season and toward spring, it’s a good time to remember that the national alliance on mental health (NAMI) raises awareness about mental health.

Michael Lemme, CPA, has advocated on behalf of hundreds of businesses and individuals during his tenure at Hunter Hagan in Old Town Scottsdale. His commitment to advocating for Arizona residents and CPAs has continued for over 30 years through dedicated volunteer work on the Arizona Society of CPAs’ Tax Legislation Review Committee.

Among other actions at its January 24, 2024 meeting, the ASCPA Board of Directors reviewed the consent agenda, nominating committee report and more.

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

This month’s update includes information on the State Board of Accountancy meeting, the legislative session, and a recap of CPA Day at the Capitol.

In this guest post, hear from CPAs on the national level who are fielding the most common questions on employee retention credits.

A new legislative session has started, and the ASCPA's advocacy team has your back. Click to read details on this year's priorities, updates on income tax conformity and more. 

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

"Three years on from the social justice movement which resulted from the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless others, the need for action involving DEI continues. Continued action is needed, because we as a society are past the point of conversation. ," says Jevonne Shepherd, CPA (licensed in CA).

While most people have heard of the 5 C's of credit, far fewer can name them. This article provides a detailed explanation of what banks mean when they consider the 5 C’s of credit.

Here are the nominees for the 2024-2025 board of directors.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law over a year ago, and it brought sweeping changes to how governments and other non-tax-paying entities evaluate clean energy projects.  What do you need to know?

In addressing the CPA pipeline challenge, the ASCPA sought your input in September through a survey on the 150-hour education requirement for CPA licensure. The biggest takeaway: The majority of respondents are ready for an alternative pathway to the CPA credential.