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The accounting profession is at an inflection point. How CPAs learn, connect, and build careers is changing rapidly, and the expectations of current and future members are evolving just as quickly. The Washington Society of CPAs leadership believes this moment calls for decisive action—not incremental change.

Washington’s new millionaire income tax brings major implications for high-income earners and advisors. This post breaks down what’s changing, what it means for planning strategies, and offers practical, shareable advice you can use to guide clients. Click to learn how to prepare and respond effectively.

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It is WSCPA membership renewal time! Maintain your connection to a supportive community of accounting professionals across the state and keep saving on top-tier CPE and business services. Take just a few minutes to renew today.

The Washington CPA Foundation continues its mission to strengthen and expand the accounting profession by investing in programs that inspire and support the next generation of CPAs.

As the accounting profession continues to evolve, the WSCPA remains focused on delivering the education, insight, and community you need to stay informed and connected. The upcoming membership year (June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027) brings new opportunities alongside the trusted programs you rely on.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the nominees for the Society's 2026-2027 Board of Directors.

The WSCPA Team has been working on legislation that would implement a temporary tax amnesty period later this year and the codification of the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP).

This halftime report will focus on two tax bills which are significant areas of interest and concern for CPAs and their clients.

Are you aware of how proper documentation and timing can significantly impact employee termination and potential litigation?

Be aware of potential pitfalls when CPAs lack familiarity with individual state filing requirements for out-of-state returns.

CAMICO shares this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide to highlight common policyholder inquiries regarding the risk management implications of using Generative Artificial Intelligence.

The IRS Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan dated January 22, 2026 (approved by Treasury January 30, 2026), states that all IRS employees will continue working in the event of a shutdown. The contingency plan is effective until Feb 7 and uses funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.

As the nation faces the possibility of another government shutdown, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to release a contingency plan excepting 100 percent of IRS employees in the event of a shutdown.

The deadline for Washington CPA Foundation Accounting Scholarship applications is less than a month away. Check out this handy infographic for help breaking down the application process into a few manageable, weekly steps over the next month.

CAMICO sheds light on risk management considerations regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act.

Expanding African American representation in the CPA profession is more than a diversity initiative; it is a business imperative, a public-interest obligation, and a matter of long-term sustainability. It is essential that we work together now to create a more inclusive profession.

Join us in Olympia on January 22 for one of the year’s most important advocacy events, Hill Day.

With the evolution of CAS, many CPAs have questioned the appropriateness of applying the “preparation standards” (“AR-C 70”) set forth in the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) for financial statements prepared as part of CAS engagements, when all other client advisory services (including controllership or CFO services) are performed under the consulting standards.

The upcoming COCPA Peer Review administrative billing will take place via email, with invoices landing in email accounts on Jan. 7, 2026.