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The Washington Society of CPAs is Your Advocate


The WSCPA Advocacy Center is the source to help you keep track of proposed changes to laws and regulations, contact legislators, and be an active Grassroots Volunteer.

AICPA Mobility Information

Click here to find the latest information regarding CPA pracitce mobility.  Or, click here to see the CPA Mobility Map.



Are you looking to learn more about the new mobility laws around the country which make it easier for you and your firm to practice in other U.S. states and jurisdictions? Learn more at www.CPAMobility.org, a free joint tool of the AICPA and NASBA.

 


September 9, 2011

Patent Reform Bill Moves to President Obama for Signature; Tax Strategy Patents Provision Includeded Flag Bill Becomes Law

On September 8, the U.S. Senate passed the America Invents Act. The bill was identical to the one passed recently by the House of Representatives, sending the bill to President Obama for him to sign it into law. The measure includes a provision that ends the patenting of tax strategies, a legislative remedy the AICPA and state CPA societies have been advocating on behalf of their members for the past five years. For more information, read this JournalofAccountancy.com article.

“The WSCPA has been extremely effective as an advocate for our profession and its members. The WSCPA has monitored state and national legislation, alerted members to pending detrimental rule changes and worked hard to positively influence the outcome. Similarly, the WSCPA has built a strong working relationship with the Washington State Board of Accountancy, resulting in regulatory revisions that are win/win outcomes for both the public and the profession. Recent examples of effective WSCPA advocacy for its members and the profession include the national mobility issue and the out of state California tax return preparation regulations. Our firm is very appreciative of the proactive leadership role WSCPA plays on national and state regulatory advocacy.”

Rick Greaves, CPA
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

WSCPA Member Since 1975