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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.

  • careers
  • the educational foundation

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.

  • accounting connect newsletter
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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.

  • advisory services

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.

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  • advisory services
  • careers

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.

  • accounting + auditing
  • careers

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.

  • advisory services

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.

  • advisory services

Member Spotlight: Brandie McNamee

July 17, 2023

How Brandie's CPA career flourished while working remotely on her family's cattle ranch.

  • member news

Member Spotlight: Jakki Mathisen

July 14, 2023

How accounting professors, macaroni and cheese, and a positive mindset fuel Jakki's CPA career.

  • member news
  • the educational foundation

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

  • tax

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.

  • accounting + auditing
  • careers
  • practice management

Member Spotlight: Pedro Nunez Dieguez

June 26, 2023

Read what Pedro Nunez Dieguez values above all else and why.

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  • member news

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.

  • member news
  • careers
  • the educational foundation

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

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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.

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  • member news

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.

  • irs

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.

  • accounting connect newsletter
  • member news

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.

  • practice management

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.

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  • member news

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.

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  • member news
  • careers