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Mary Savage was a controller for a privately held company before the stars aligned and she became a University of Oregon accounting instructor. Learn how she prepares students for accounting careers, and how the accounting community can build connections with students.

People with disabilities and their families can use Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts to help pay for qualified disability-related expenses. ABLE accounts are savings accounts that don't affect eligibility for government assistance programs.

UWorld Accounting offers OSCPA members the chance to win a free CPA review course valued at $3,899! Only OSCPA candidate and student members are eligible, with one entry per member.

Oregon’s newest refundable personal income tax credit put more than $39 million into the pockets of low-income families in its first year in 2024.

The CPA exam is not passed by logging endless hours behind a screen or staring at a book, passively consuming the information. It’s passed by studying smart and executing a detailed plan.

Tax season is brutal. You're not alone if you're feeling frazzled, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode. But understanding a bit about how your nervous system works—thanks to polyvagal theory—can help you manage stress more effectively and stay grounded during the chaos.

Planning for your private practice’s future is a practical and emotional undertaking. A strong transition and succession plan is essential, whether you’re gearing up to retire, need a change due to unforeseen circumstances, or are simply ready to explore a new chapter of your life.

The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder today that in most cases retirees who turned 73 in 2024 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k)s and similar workplace retirement plans by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Nattie Do, a senior student at Portland State University, is the recipient of this month’s CPA Review Scholarship. As part of its ongoing mission to support aspiring CPAs, OSCPA collaborates with partners to offer free CPA exam prep courses to Student and CPA Candidate Members through five annual drawings.

Topics include: Beware of tax scams; Check eligibility for Business Tax Account; Interest rates remain the same for second quarter of 2025; Track the status of a refund: Use Where’s my Refund Tool; Other tax news

Norm Rush’s journey in accounting began in high school and led him through roles at KPMG, industry leadership, and ultimately, teaching. His passion? Preparing the next generation of business leaders through knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2025.

Do CPAs work long hours? Elisabeth Green of Hoffman, Stewart, & Schmidt works 40 hours - all year! Read more in her member spotlight.

Effective communication is a key factor in any CPA-client relationship, and when you work to stay in control of managing client expectations, you help to safeguard your firm.

CAMICO's Loss Prevention and Claims departments work with CPA policyholder firms every day on difficult risk management issues. The following Q&A covers 10 questions and trends that our specialists hear about most frequently from our policyholders.

Martin Pittioni, Executive Director at the Oregon Board of Accountancy, warns of a phishing scam specifically targeting CPAs.

With a rise in issues with e-filed tax returns, including processing failures and fraudulent filings, firms should employ a combination of preventive measures, effective handling of rejected filings, fraud mitigation strategies, and client involvement, according to OSCPA loss prevention partner CAMICO.

More than 3,500 employees in the Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) division of the IRS will lose their jobs this week, according to an email sent to IRS managers on Wednesday.

As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns.

Background on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting, updates on legal activity, and what businesses should do now.