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The WSCPA held its first WSCPA Hill Day in Olympia in January. Jillian Robison, CPA, Spokane Chapter Chair, shares her experience learning about WSCPA advocacy and meeting with legislators during her first visit to Olympia.

Last year the WSCPA debuted a new member benefit: The Lunchtime Learning Series. The Lunchtime Learning webinars provided members with information on a variety of topics throughout the year in the form of convenient, one-hour webinars worth one CPE credit each. Lunchtime Learning is now Prix Fixe CPE!

The 2018 Legislative Session sped by with the Legislature intent on passing supplemental budgets, reaching a final solution for the McCleary and Hirst mandates, and navigating several high profile issues. Along the way, the WSCPA celebrated the passage of two bills and kept its ear to the ground for proposals affecting the CPA profession.

One of over three hundred bills that passed during the 60-day legislative session, House Bill 2468 is a groundbreaking initiative towards cross-border mobility between British Columbia and Washington accounting firms.

The most talented athletes drop the ball on occasion, and you will too. Dropping the ball doesn’t make you a failure, or less of a leader. Those situations give you the opportunity to show what you’re made of.

Stepping into a new position or transitioning to a new role, can create just as much anxiety as it does excitement.

The Washington State Department of Revenue will launch its new tax filing system and secure portal, My DOR, at noon today, March 19.

Governor Inslee recently signed into law ESSB 5928 providing immunity to financial institutions and the CPA profession from state criminal prosecution solely for providing services to licensed marijuana businesses.

Have you considered running for political office but don't know where to start? Running for office can be a fulfilling endeavor and can put you in a position to make real change in your community. Regardless of political affiliation, the need for experienced CPAs in government is at an all-time high.

The Washington State Board of Accountancy revised its rules on client confidential information, client records, and client record requests with changes effective February 24, 2018. With the revisions, the Board is adopting parts of AICPA interpretations with clearer definitions regarding who can request records and strengthening existing language regarding requirements to provide electronic records.

On March 19, The Department of Revenue is launching My DOR as the secure portal for both Washington state tax and business licensing services. This launch will affect all businesses and tax professionals who file taxes electronically or access any Department of Revenue secure services. Get ready! For a schedule of live webinars and key shutdown dates, visit https://dor.wa.gov/mydor. Can’t attend? Watch a recorded preview webinar, available now on https://dor.wa.gov/workshops-education/overview-my-dor.

The pressure to get things done and rise to the next challenge keeps mounting. Read on to find out how one WSCPA member stays inspired and motivated.

It takes superhero talent to work as hard as you do, and yet there’s probably one or two superpowers you’d like to have to make your life easier. A recent survey of WSCPA members showed that time-sucking commutes are a frustrating part of the day. Time in the car is something that could be reduced, or even eliminated, with a single superpower.

WSCPA Government Relations Coordinator Ashley Kittrell sat down with Washington Board of Accountancy board member Mark Hugh to chat about recent rule revisions.

The AICPA has requested immediate guidance from the IRS on the new section 199A regarding the deduction for qualified business income of pass-through entities.

WSCPA member, April Henderson, CPA, is part-time Controller at the Seattle Aquarium. A long-time non-profit supporter and a boating enthusiast, working for the Aquarium combines April’s love of the water and her desire to spend her time making positive contributions to the lives of others. Read more about her inspiring life and career.

To get employees to be more creative, Fidelity Investments introduced design thinking, a method that strives to resolve problems through innovation.

WSCPA member Chad Daw, CPA, is a senior audit associate at Sweeney Conrad PS in Bellevue. Read his inspiring story about how he found and developed his passion for math and his desires for work that would allow him to help others.

Disruption is driving risks for every organization. CFOs can play a critical role in helping organizations proactively manage them and create value.

WSCPA member, Gilbert Plascencia, CPA, of Alegria & Company PS in Yakima, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017, the "Year of Fire and Ice", and found a new perspective he won't soon forget. Read his very inspiring story.