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A message from the 2023-24 Foundation Board President
August 04, 2023
Hear from the 2023-24 OSCPA Educational Foundation President, Chris Dahlvig, on the importance of supporting the next generation of CPAs.
Finding joy in the personal and professional
August 04, 2023
Read about how Tracy Allen centers gratitude and compassion in her first few months as 2023-24 OSCPA Chair.
The new 529 rollover to Roth IRA
August 03, 2023
A new rule will allow rollovers from a 529 educational savings plan to a beneficiary's Roth IRA up to a certain dollar limit.
When is it time to sell your private practice?
July 28, 2023
Get to know the clear signs that it's time to sell your CPA practice, from exhaustion to increasing market competition.
CPA evolution explained: The CPA exam in 2023 and 2024
July 26, 2023
CPA Evolution is bringing changes to the CPA exam in 2023 and 2024.
5 years before and 5 years after retirement: 5 steps to take
July 19, 2023
CPAs' best practices for mapping out a client's retirement.
Financial planning aspects of 401(k) rollovers
July 19, 2023
Not sure what to do with old employer retirement savings? Here are some options for your 401(k) rollovers.
Member Spotlight: Brandie McNamee
July 17, 2023
How Brandie's CPA career flourished while working remotely on her family's cattle ranch.
Member Spotlight: Jakki Mathisen
July 14, 2023
How accounting professors, macaroni and cheese, and a positive mindset fuel Jakki's CPA career.
Ed Zollars - Research credit blues
July 10, 2023
This week's topics: S corporation loses on research credit claim and gets hit with penalties - risks of a credit study;Exempt organization status denied for organization formed to raise funds for one person’s medical bills;Discussion of tax research hierarchy in this short week
The new world of work: Tips for success as an accounting manager
July 06, 2023
As workplace expectations change, this advice can help firms and their people create an environment that attracts and retains employees.
Member Spotlight: Pedro Nunez Dieguez
June 26, 2023
Read what Pedro Nunez Dieguez values above all else and why.
Member Spotlight: William True
June 21, 2023
We asked Corban University student and OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship recipient to share a little about his experience as an intern at Doty Pruett Wilson PC. He graciously agreed to share his thoughts below.
Learn about AICPA Credentials and Designations
May 30, 2023
The AICPA offers exclusive credentials for qualified financial professionals that can differentiate you as having knowledge and expertise in a specialty practice area, giving you, your firm or your organization a competitive advantage. Learn more at aicpa.org/credentials
Member Spotlight: Claire Pahlmeyer
May 30, 2023
How Claire Pahlmeyer uses her love of puzzles in her day-to-day work at Kernutt Stokes, Eugene.
There’s still time to file a 2019 tax return and claim valuable tax credits
May 30, 2023
It’s not too late for the 1.5 million taxpayers with unclaimed 2019 refunds to claim their cash, but they need to file soon. The IRS extended the deadline for 2019 tax returns to July 17, 2023.
Member Spotlight: Katie Sheffield
March 14, 2023
Katie Sheffield achieved her dream of becoming the first in her family to have a college degree. Read more about her journey and why challenges are worth it.
How leaders can assess their inclusion skills
March 09, 2023
An inclusive culture is essential for any organization, as employees will be unhappy in a workplace where they don't feel their voices are heard. Many leaders cannot accurately assess their skill in fostering inclusion, so getting input from others is crucial.
Member spotlight: Cass Hausserman
January 24, 2023
Years later, Cass Hausserman is still glad she worked to earn her CPA credential, and loves the autonomy it gives her.
Member spotlight: Chris Dahlvig
January 17, 2023
Chris Dahlvig joined the faculty of Linfield University in 2018 after 20 years working in the not-for-profit sector. Read his advice to students about interviews.