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WSCPA
| Apr 09, 2020
The Washington State Department of Revenue announced office closure, administrative review, and hearings division updates, extending until May 4.
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WSCPA
| Apr 03, 2020
Related to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), there is some question about the definitions of "agent" and "authorized representatives" and whether an accountant is considered one when offering these services. Access PPP resources to help assist clients with applications and engagement letter templates and sample response letters.
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WSCPA
| Mar 27, 2020
A simple online form and comprehensive resources are available to answer questions from businesses and individuals about their essential/non-essential status.
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WSCPA
| Mar 24, 2020
On March 23, Governor Inslee announced a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order for a minimum of two weeks. All Washington residents must stay home unless they are providing an essential service. Accounting services are included in the Governor’s list of essential services.
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Roo Mulligan
| Mar 24, 2020
CPAs are in the midst of busy season which means many weeks of long hours and stressful workloads. The first article of this two part series, covered how to eat and drink to stay healthy and hydrated to keep yourself energized and in top form. In this second article, how much sleep are you getting and how you manage stress and burnout will be covered.
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Monette Anderson
| Mar 24, 2020
Learning that your school, and many others in the state and nationwide, were shutting down until the end of April to aid in the fight against COVID-19 can be very unsettling. Finding your household suddenly responsible for your child’s daily education, with little opportunities for outside social interaction, while maintaining usual work output and productivity, can leave you reeling!
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Kimberly Scott
| Mar 23, 2020
During these uncertain times when federal and state rules and procedures are changing daily because of COVID-19, the WSCPA has received inquiries from members regarding adding accounting as “essential services” should Governor Inslee issue a statewide shelter-in-place mandate.
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WSCPA
| Mar 19, 2020
The AICPA and WSCPA are calling on the Department of the Treasury to immediately give taxpayers an extension of the April 15th filing deadline — and we need your help.
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Monette Anderson
| Mar 19, 2020
As a WSCPA member, you are part of a community. We’ve long known that one of our most important functions as an organization is to provide you with opportunities to collaborate, socialize, and celebrate with your fellow members. Now, we’re expanding your ability to do so online with Connect--a private online community.
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WSCPA
| Mar 17, 2020
The Washington State Department of Revenue has announced that it is closing its offices to the public March 18 - 31, 2020.
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Paul Carboni
| Mar 13, 2020
Does our website seem a bit … different today? We’re so glad you noticed! During the past year, the WSCPA has been working to bring you a new and much improved web experience.
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WSCPA
| Mar 10, 2020
The WSCPA has put together a pandemic procedures template with general guidelines that may be followed during a pandemic.
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Dave Repp, CPA
| Mar 05, 2020
Learning the meaning of each number and why it is placed in the Financial Statements was a process precisely like stacking the hay bales to WSCPA member Dave Repp. One cannot skip the steps, or the bottom-line totals would are off, and you have to go back and correct them. It was just like fixing our tractor or picking up the bales that were not stacked just right.
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Nick Rial
| Mar 04, 2020
Are you confused about nano learning? Wondering if it means you have new CPE requirements to follow? Read on to find out what nano learning is (and isn't), and what it means for your continuing professional education (CPE) moving forward.
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WSCPA
| Mar 04, 2020
Did your firm or business rush to pull together a business continuity plan within the last week? Here are some business continuity tips based on FEMA guidance and best practices to assist you in supplementing or updating your plan.
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WSCPA
| Mar 04, 2020
This is a directory of links to COVID-19 resources for employers. This will be updated as additional resources are available.
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WSCPA
| Feb 14, 2020
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the nominees for the Society's 2020-2021 Board of Directors. All nominees will be declared elected by the secretary at the annual meeting unless other nominations, supported by at least one percent of membership, are received by April 1, 2020.
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Ashley Kittrell
| Feb 14, 2020
Governor Inslee signed the B&O surcharge “fix” (Substitute Senate Bill 6492) to the Workforce Education Investment Act on February 11. SSB 6492 simplifies the administration and compliance burdens for businesses subject to the B&O Services & Other tax. Here’s a glance at the changes…
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Roo Mulligan
| Feb 13, 2020
Anyone familiar with the public accounting world during busy season knows that CPAs barely have time to come up for air. Work hours are long. Demands on your time are plentiful and healthy habits fall by the wayside. Keep your body healthy and your mind sharp during busy season by following four pillars of well-being.
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Monette Anderson
| Feb 07, 2020
Ready to knock 2020 out of the park? Kick your productivity into high gear with these tips and methods.
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