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Message from the Chair: New Year, New Changes to the Profession
January 01, 2024
Andrea Levy, the ASCPA's current chair, shares new changes coming to the profession in the form of the new CPA Evolution-aligned exam.
Legislative and Board of Accountancy Update - December 2023
December 18, 2023
This month’s update includes information on the State Board of Accountancy meeting, the coming 2024 legislative session, the ASCPA Income Tax Conformity Briefing and Arizona fiscal highlights.
Congratulations to the CPA Class of 2023
December 15, 2023
Our members celebrated a lot of achievements this year, including earning their CPA designation. Congratulations to the following ASCPA members who earned their designation in 2023!
New Members | November 2023
Member Only Content December 14, 2023
Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined in November 2023.
Important GASB Highlights
December 13, 2023
In preparing for the upcoming Governmental Accounting Conference, there are two sessions where the GASB will be front-and-center: The annual GASB Update and GASB: 2024 Implementation Issues and Beyond. David Bean breaks down the most important updates.
Taxation of Canadians in the U.S.
December 01, 2023
It is estimated that over 1 million Canadians file tax returns in the U.S. and that another 1 million should be filing, but don’t. The main reason the Canadians that should be filing but don’t is that they do not fully understand the U.S. residency requirements and therefore the requirement to file U.S. tax returns. Dale A. Walters, CPA shares the most common misconceptions.
SECURE 2.0 and the Impact it Has on Retirement Plans
November 27, 2023
Several studies predict that most Americans will face a retirement income gap and could outlive their savings by an average of eight to 20 years. here are the biggest changes from SECURE 2.0 that impact your clients.
City Snapshot: Welcome to Tucson
November 13, 2023
CPAs from Tucson share why they call their city home and how it shapes their careers.
Legislative and Board of Accountancy Update | November 2023
Member Only Content November 13, 2023
This month’s update includes information on upcoming events and opportunities to engage with the ASCPA advocacy team.
New Members | October 2023
Member Only Content November 10, 2023
Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined in October 2023.
The Science of Stress, and How it Works for You
November 03, 2023
In the medical world and in our society, stress has been highly demonized. I see articles all the time on “How To Fight Stress” and “Be Stress Free.” Neither work, and both amplify the problem. Now, what I love about problems is that they can be solved! And if you really think about it, why would you want to eradicate stress? Some of the most meaningful experiences are “stressful” – just think motherhood, public speaking or a big project at work.
Top Tips to Resolve Federal Tax Disputes
November 03, 2023
Resolving federal tax disputes starts as a science and becomes an art. Federal tax disputes often arise because the taxation system depends on voluntary compliance. The primary purpose of the federal income tax is to raise revenue for the federal government and, to achieve this purpose, there must be a high degree of voluntary compliance.
A Message From Our Chair: New Possibilities & Job Transitions
November 01, 2023
As we transition to a new calendar year, I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to explore different aspects of the job transition process.
AZ CPA November/December 2023
November 01, 2023
Read the latest issue of AZ CPA.
IRS Intensifies Efforts to Combat ERC Scams
November 01, 2023
On September 14, 2023, the IRS issued IR-2023-169 with a moratorium on processing new ERC claims through at least the end of the year. But, don't get freaked out! ERC qualifications have not changed and you can still file.
Pipeline Update | Three Takeaways from the AICPA's 2023 Trends Report
October 26, 2023
This report overviews accounting education, the CPA exam, and public accounting firms’ hiring of recent graduates.
Inspiring the Next Generation of CPAs
October 24, 2023
Your membership supports the future of the profession. Learn about the most recent ASCPA events that are introducing students to the possibilities of a career in accounting.
Legislative and Board of Accountancy Update | October 2023
Member Only Content October 24, 2023
This month’s update includes information on the Board of Accountancy meeting and state economic outlooks.
New Members | September 2023
October 18, 2023
Meet the new members of the ASCPA who joined in last month.
Legislative Report: What Is a Good Bill?
Member Only Content September 18, 2023
This is the constant refrain of the lawmaker about to cast a vote for legislation they support. But, what qualifies as a “good bill” is certainly debatable.