Editorial Guidelines
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Editorial Guidelines for The WashingtonCPA Magazine and WSCPA Website

WashingtonCPA Magazine

The WashingtonCPA magazine, published six times a year, provides informative articles and updates on a wide range of professional issues affecting CPAs in Washington. All WSCPA members (nearly 10,000) receive the The WashingtonCPA as a benefit of membership.

Each issue includes:

  • Feature articles (2-3) on a specific professional topic of interest to CPAs in Washington
  • Additional articles of interest to members in business and industry, public accounting, government and education
  • Updates on WSCPA programs, services and benefits
  • The CPE Digest, a listing of the Society’s professional education programs and events

Deadlines

  • January 25 for March/April issue
  • March 25 for May/June issue
  • May 25 for July/August issue
  • July 25 for September/October issue
  • Sept 25 for November/December issue
  • Nov 25 for January/February issue

Deadlines that fall on the weekend or holidays are extended to the following business day.

Editorial Policy

All articles submitted to The WashingtonCPA magazine are reviewed by the editorial staff. Submissions that are approved for publication will be notified if accepted. The WashingtonCPA magazine reserves the right to reschedule publication dates or publish accepted articles in an electronic format (The Short Form e-Newsletter or online at www.wscpa.org or www.discovercpa.org).

Submitting Articles

Articles should be submitted to jkebede@wscpa.org. Submissions will be considered for print and/or online publication. Articles must meet the following guidelines:

  • Submissions must be e-mailed as Word file attachments.
  • Articles should be between 500-1,200 words.
  • Writing style should appeal to a wide audience; it should not be academic in tone and/or structure.
  • References should be incorporated into the article body. Do not include footnotes.
  • Authors must disclose any financial, professional or other interests the writer has in the products or services described.
  • Include author’s name, company affiliation and position, as well as an e-mail address, which will be printed at the end of published articles.

WSCPA Website

The WSCPA website provides informative articles and updates on a wide range of professional issues affecting CPAs in Washington.

Editorial Policy

All articles submitted for online publication are reviewed by the editorial staff. The Washington Society of CPAs reserves the right to reschedule publication dates or publish accepted articles in print or alternative electronic format (The WashingtonCPA Magazine, The Short Form e-Newsletter or online at www.discovercpa.org).

Submitting Articles

Articles should be submitted to publications@wscpa.org. Submissions will be considered for print and/or online publication. Articles must meet the following guidelines:

  • Submissions must be e-mailed as Word file attachments.
  • Articles should be between 500-1,200 words.
  • Writing style should appeal to a wide audience; it should not be academic in tone and/or structure.
  • References should be incorporated into the article body. Do not include footnotes.
  • Authors must disclose any financial, professional or other interests the writer has in the products or services described.
  • Include author’s name, company affiliation and position, as well as an e-mail address, which will be printed at the end of published articles.