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Expense reimbursement fraud schemes are among the most common types of fraud, and the organizations that suffer most from them are businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Read about one example of how such fraud can occur, and what you can do prevent or detect fraud from happening in your organization.

The Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) is introducing the use of interactive software to share data about certain tax preferences. This data will help both the public and policymakers learn more about the value of many state tax incentives.

Ransomware and cyber extortion represent one of today’s more malicious types of hacker attacks. It sneaks into computer systems, encrypts files, and demands a ransom before decrypting the files. Here's how you can protect yourself and your firm against this digital threat.

Today we're introducing you to one of Washington's most promising, up-and-coming CPAs: Rigoberto "Rigo" Garcia. An active student member, Washington CPA Foundation scholarship recipient, and Tacoma Chapter member, the WSCPA is proud to count Rigo among its members.

With many graduates starting at firms this fall, I wanted to put together some quick tips to make sure you have a smooth transition at your new gig. Here’s what you can do to ensure that you are welcomed into the fold and make the most of your new professional experience.

Considering how to remain competitive during this period of significant change can seem daunting, but the great news is that you don’t have to go it alone as you transition toward being a high-performing Firm of the Future.

In my last column I announced that I would be retiring after 12 years of service from my position as President and CEO of WSCPA. Task force members have reviewed the job duties, developed the position description, and defined and prioritized key competencies candidates should demonstrate to be successful in the President/CEO position. If you or someone you know might be interested in being considered for this position, I encourage you to apply.

In the past month, over 1700 members have registered their card and are already enjoying savings on movie and theater tickets, rental cars, and restaurants like Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Are you one of them?

Henry Benson, former chair of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors, passed away on July 3, 2016, with his wife by his side at the age of 97. Henry was the WSCPA's 44th board chair, serving from 1963 to 1964. Prior to his death, he was the WSCPA's longest-surviving past board chair.

A client comment last week propelled me back to my business decision 15 years ago to jump in with both feet to the world of CPA financial planning. Pausing on her way out the door after a particularly fruitful discussion, she remarked, “We’ve been together a long time.” It’s been wonderful, for both of us, really. And it’s that way with many of our clients. Shifting our practice to focus more intentionally on financial planning is one of the best decisions I ever made.

AICPA and NAF announced the launch of a high school program aimed at increasing and diversifying the pipeline of talented students who enter the accounting profession. The program will teach students technical accounting and finance skills, as well as soft skills like leadership, communication, and time management

The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is thrilled to add the WSCPA Passport Corporate card to the list of benefits enjoyed by members. Now that the cards are in the mail and on their way, members are just a few days away from enjoying thousands of discounts across the country including prestigious restaurants, local neighborhood merchants, hotel reservations, cruises, resort vacations, rental cars, and more!

Learn more about the people serving on the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants' new board of directors.

Members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have overwhelmingly approved a proposal to create a new, international accounting association that will integrate operations of both organizations, while preserving the existing membership bodies.

In order to stand out in a crowded profession, many financial professionals are leveraging the escalating trend toward advisory services. The ability to offer specialized knowledge allows you to differentiate yourself from competitors and position yourself more favorably within the marketplace.

Save 15% on June and July CPE seminars with code SUMMER15 when you register by June 30, 2016. Applicable to the following seminars held at WSCPA (or webcast from WSCPA) from June 13-July 13.

The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning to taxpayers about bogus phone calls from IRS impersonators demanding payment for a non-existent tax, the “Federal Student Tax.” Even though the tax deadline has come and gone, scammers continue to use varied strategies to trick people, in this case students. In this newest twist, they try to convince people to wire money immediately to the scammer.

The country’s largest CPA firm practice management benchmarking survey is now live. This survey is brought to you by the AICPA’s PCPS (Private Companies Practice Section) and CPA.com, who are pleased to welcome back Aon Insurance Services as a proud survey sponsor.

The number of firms in merger and acquisition (M&A) conversations is growing at an accelerated pace with no signs of slowing. In fact, the AICPA predicts that in less than 10 years, 75 percent of all current accounting firm partners will be retired. Succession planning and the quest for market share growth are two of several factors that are fueling the M&A momentum. Those interested in being a successor may see more overall competition than imagined, and more of an analytical type of competition as well.

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