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This month’s update includes a substantive policy statement from the Board of Accountancy, news on the legislative session and fiscal highlights on the state's revenue.

One of the major ways the Arizona Society of CPAs engages in the political process is with the ASCPA Political Action Committee (PAC).

Welcome these new members who joined the ASCPA last month.

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.

This month’s update includes a substantive policy statement from the Board of Accountancy, news on the legislative session and fiscal highlights on the state's revenue.

Welcome these new members who joined the ASCPA last month.

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As a trusted advisor, you hold unique knowledge of your clients' personal and financial goals, but do you know about their charitable goals? Having a meaningful discussion and exploring the possibilities for planned gifts can provide them advantages today and serve to deepen your relationship.

Each year, the Arizonan Society of CPAs recognizes a member who goes above and beyond to servce the ASCPA and the profession as a whole. The 2023 recipient stands out because of her generous service to nonprofits and essential work on the Arizona State Board of Accountancy.

This month's update includes...

Welcome these new members who joined the ASCPA last month.

Business leaders often turn to a traditional request for proposals, or RFPs, when considering hiring outside consultants or brokerage firms, but the typical RFP process is broken. Here’s why, and some suggestions for how to improve it.

This article, originally published in 2021, has been updated in with new details on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

This month’s update includes a recap of the Board of Accountancy meeting, an overview of the start of the 2023 legislative session and ASCPA priority legislation. Also included is an overview of state budget packages, ASCPA PAC engagement as well as links to helpful information.

In this issue, meet three ASCPA members who are helping the West Valley grow through their roles in governmental accounting. Also included: updates from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and analysis on taking on client bankruptcies.

With the new fiscal year approaching, here are the nominations for next year's Board of Directors and the Board of the Arizona Foundation for Education & Innovation. Now is great time to connect with your ASCPA leadership!

Meet one former scholarship recipient who went on to become a CPA.

Please welcome these new members who joined the ASCPA in November 2022.

Read the board minutes from the last meetings.

Travel to Prescott to learn about the challenges and perks of working as a CPA in the region. Also included in this issue: the future of accounting technology, what to expect from phishing attacks and the ethics of pricing during rising inflation.