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On October 17, the Washington State Board of Accountancy (WBOA) adopted additional pathways to CPA licensure. After a year of change nationally for the profession, the WBOA has opened two new pathways to CPA licensure. The pathways will go into effect 31 days following the filing of the rule change, which is expected by the end of October.

The IRS has updated its contingency plan which outlines how it will function in the event of a government shutdown.

When your clients turn 65, Medicare will become a critical part of their health care planning. But enrollment is only the first step. This post provides practical insights and ready-to-share tips you can use to guide clients through their choices, helping them make confident, well-informed decisions.

Are you accomplishing tasks at the level your busy schedule demands? When was the last time you examined your productivity methods to determine if they’re really working for you? Perhaps there is a new method you can incorporate to up your game.

The DOR is announcing recent changes to the Voluntary Disclosure Program, effective Sept. 1, 2025, including a revised lookback period, expanded eligibility criteria, and more.

The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law. This marks the first step of the broader transition to electronic payments.

On September 12, 2025, the Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) issued much anticipated interim guidance on sales tax changes that will go into effect on October 1, 2025.

In Washington state, live presentations will become subject to sales tax starting October 1, 2025. You're likely wondering how this will affect CPE. This FAQ addresses the guidance that's been released so far.

Our Coffee & Conversations Summer Series kicked off last month and it was a huge success! Coffee & Conversation Leaders and CPAs Leslie Sesser and David Togami provided insights into the accounting profession and answered questions from students and CPA Candidates.

You must evaluate whether a bond or CD ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. Including callable bonds may increase the interest rate risk of a bond ladder. Bonds may be called prior to maturity, which could result in lower yields with new investments.

In response to sweeping changes in CPA licensure requirements set to take effect across many states starting Jan. 1, 2026, CPA QualityPro, a groundbreaking compliance platform for accounting firms, officially launched today, with strategic backing from the Florida Institute of CPAs and the Washington Society of CPAs.

On July 22, the Department of Revenue posted a FAQ about the implementation of ESSB 5814. The DOR issues general guidance via FAQs before interim guidance, Excise Tax Advisories, or rulemaking can be issued.

The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced it will hold listening sessions in late July as they look to implement recent changes to Washington Sales Tax Law as passed in Senate Bill 5814 by the legislature.

The Department of Revenue, as it is preparing to implement recent changes to Washington State Tax Law as passed in Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814 by the legislature, is gathering feedback via an online survey to improve their guidance on the bill.

Joel Williams, CPA, the WSCPA Board Chair for 2025-2026, outlines three key opportunities that the CPA profession will face during the coming year.

We’re excited to announce a new way to experience WSCPA events—right from your phone! The WSCPA Events app is now available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

In 2025, the Washington CPA Foundation proudly awarded a total of 119 scholarships, investing $672,000 in the next generation of accounting professionals.

On Sunday, April 27, the Washington State Legislature passed a nearly $78 billion budget on the last day of the 2025 legislative session. The legislation updated a substantial number of tax policies in order to finance spending in the state’s now adopted budget.

How can you unlock AI’s full potential for your business? Randy Johnston recommends starting with clear objectives, a solid plan for protecting your data, and a thoughtful approach to upfront costs.

The Washington CPA Foundation awarded more than $37,000 in grants to local organizations this year. These organizations all had programs or events designed to improve the diversity of the CPA and accounting pipeline in our state.