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As part of the national discussion around licensure, the mobility for a CPA licensee has come to the forefront of issues with mobility and practice privileges for CPAs with clients in multiple states.

When you think of learning something new, do CPE requirements come to mind? WSCPA Chair, Sarah Funk, discusses the opportunities and challenges of harnessing a growth mindset in our rapidly changing profession and world.

Leadership isn't always a straightforward path, but if you want to supercharge your leadership skills—whether you are leading a team now or preparing to—read on for some key insights.

The Washington State Board of Accountancy (WBOA) has made a change to which firms are subject to peer review by amending WAC 4-30-130.

We're excited to share some significant updates to our scholarship and grant programs aimed at making a difference for students across Washington state.

The 2024 AICPA & CIMA Women's Global Leadership Summit will be held next month in Washington State. WSCPA members can save $100 with a special member-only discount code.

Last year, the Washington CPA Foundation Scholarship application introduced a new requirement, the Major GPA Calculator worksheet. The document is required again this year which will allow applicants to easily calculate their GPA in their major and showcase their course load in accounting subjects and their grades in those classes.

Are you a firm providing services around Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) forms or one that is looking to expand into it? WSCPA is seeking input on what the pain points are for you with the submission.

The world of Client Advisory Services is getting more and more competitive. Many accounting firms today have or have started to add it to their services. This means that getting your firm in front of the clients that looking for those services is imperative.

The AICPA and all 54 State CPA Societies, including the Washington Society of CPAs, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting DHS recognize accounting under the “T” for Technology in Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) education.

The issuance of new ASUs by the FASB is part of what makes the accounting profession so exciting! These ASUs are responsive to stakeholder feedback that the FASB has received over the years and ensure the Accounting Standards Codification stays relevant in an ever-changing world. In 2024, various ASUs will be effective and impact public and private entities.

For many, a summer internship is just one checkbox in a long-term plan. Completing one means you’re ready to take what you’ve learned and put yourself out there for the next opportunity.

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has revised the Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) that all CPAs who are members of the AICPA or licensed by the Washington Board of Accountancy must follow. The revised standards are effective as of Jan. 1, 2024.

As a member of the WSCPA, you have access to a suite of exclusive content—the Member Exclusive CPE Series—that is crafted not just to meet your continuing professional education (CPE) needs, but also to enrich both your personal and professional development. While many organizations fulfill free CPE supported by sponsored content, the WSCPA takes a different approach.

Sarah Funk, CPA, CGMA, talks about her journey from the WSCPA Bellevue Area Chapter Board of Directors to her current position as Board Chair of the WSCPA.

On June 12, the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington, buzzed with excitement as the WSCPA hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Membership Summit. This exclusive, members-only event provided the nearly 300 attendees with a unique opportunity to earn eight free CPE credits while networking with like-minded peers and celebrating the accounting profession.

The Washington Department of Revenue has adopted rules to govern the Washington Capital Gain Tax. The rules will take effect on July 28, 2024, and aim to clarify aspects of the tax that has been in effect since 2022.

One question you may have heard students and new professionals asking CPAs is “What is it that people often don’t know about your work?” Surprisingly, the most common answer to this question is not “that we don’t all do taxes.” Usually at least one CPA will say, “How important communication skills are in our role.”

How familiar are you with the best practices related to the role of trustee and services provided by a trustee? CAMICO shares two scenarios to help you test your knowledge of the trustee role and services.

Firms are being pressed into looking for creative ways to attract talent and to retain that talent. And with the cost of onboarding a professional rising to the tens of thousands, firms are eager to maximize their return on investment. Read on for some ways to engage and retain employees.