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New Members | July-Aug 2024
Member Only Content September 18, 2024
Meet the most recent new members of the ASCPA.
Highlights of the Board of Directors’ July Meeting
Member Only Content September 11, 2024
Read the minutes from the first board meeting of the fiscal year.
Contributing to Effective Issues Advocacy
September 09, 2024
2024 legislative wins show that membership dues and investment into the ASCPA PAC support the ASCPA advocacy efforts.
Fraud Prevention
September 09, 2024
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that organizations lose 5% of their revenue each year due to occupational fraud. Dive into the ACFE report and learn to prevent fraud.
The Great Office Debate: Productivity, Culture and Career Growth in a Hybrid World
September 09, 2024
Remote employees enjoy flexibility, sense of autonomy and no commute, but are they sacrificing productivity and career growth? Let's dive into the challenges that come with remote work.
The Profession Problem in Accounting: Beyond the Pipeline
September 09, 2024
The problem with the accounting industry pipeline is not just a deficiency of new talent, it's the outdated practices and cultural norms. Learn fundamental issues and solutions to the talent pipeline of accounting.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | August 2024
Member Only Content August 20, 2024
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.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | July 2024
Member Only Content July 23, 2024
This month's update includes a recap of the ASCPA's advocacy successes in 2024.
Understanding SOC 2+ Reports and Frameworks
July 02, 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.
Changing the Tune: How Music Shapes the Lives of CPAs
July 01, 2024
Hear from three CPAs on how music continues to play a role in their life.
How the Clean Energy Tax Credits Work for NFPs
July 01, 2024
ASCPA member Amy O’Loughlin, CPA breaks down tax credits affecting clean energy and climate change programs for the next 10 years
Why Relationships Matter Most in Accounting
July 01, 2024
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.
Legislative & Board of Accountancy Update | June 2024
June 24, 2024
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.
New Members | June 2024
Member Only Content June 24, 2024
Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined last month.
Legislative and Board of Accountancy Update - June 2024
Member Only Content June 18, 2024
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.
New Members | May 2024
Member Only Content May 18, 2024
Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined last month.
Legislative and Board of Accountancy Update - May 2024
Member Only Content May 17, 2024
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.
Highlights of Board of Directors’ Last FY ‘24 Meeting
Member Only Content May 15, 2024
Read the minutes from the last board meeting of the fiscal year.
The Road to the CPA
May 10, 2024
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.
Employee Benefit Plan Roundup: SECURE 2.0, Department of Labor Audit Quality Study, New Auditing Standards and Audit Requirement Change
May 08, 2024
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.