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Member Spotlight: Kayla Moore
November 06, 2023
After attending the Career Showcase this Fall, 2023 recipient of the Isler Northwest LLC Scholarship, Corban University student Kayla Moore is ready to take the CPA profession by storm.
Member Spotlight: Hannah Krantz
November 03, 2023
When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen. Congratulations to Hannah Krantz, Corban University student and 2023 OSCPA Educational Foundation Recipient of the Dougall Conradie LLC Scholarship. As an aspiring CPA, Hannah looks forward to getting lost in the numbers so her clients can focus on what is most important to them.
Member Spotlight: Sarah Luginbill
November 03, 2023
Congratulations to Sarah Luginbill, University of Oregon student and recipient of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Scholarship. As an aspiring CPA, Sarah eagerly awaits a career where leadership and accountability are at the forefront of the profession.
Understanding our “Why”: Building potential for ourselves, clients, and communities
October 25, 2023
OSCPA Chair Tracy Allen reflects on the power of connection and camaraderie in building a brighter future for the CPA profession.
Member Spotlight: Ryan Kirkland
October 24, 2023
From scholarship recipient to future CPA superstar! Meet Ryan, a recipient of the 2023 Fluence PC Scholarship, ready to make his mark in the accounting world during tax season.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Seleste Sanchez
October 09, 2023
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Seleste Sanchez emphasizes the strength in diversity and paints a vibrant picture of what community means to her culture, "I believe that one of the most powerful messages that Hispanic culture can offer to the rest of the world, is that by working together you can achieve greatness."
Unanswered calls, backlog of mail: IRS plan for government shutdown
September 29, 2023
The fiscal 2024 Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan will go into effect when the IRS is notified that government appropriations have lapsed and that a shutdown is to be initiated.
Scholarship Spotlight: Zackary Alcoser
August 30, 2023
2023 Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt PC Scholarship recipient from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Zackary J. Alcoser is dedicated to achieving CPA status while ensuring he continues to be the best version of himself for his wife and kids.
Member Spotlight: Forrest Cooley
August 28, 2023
2023 recipient of the Jay Richardson Memorial Scholarship from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Forrest M. Cooley strives for constant improvement and setting new milestones as he finds success on his journey to becoming a CPA.
Member Spotlight: Sydney Berrey
August 24, 2023
Recipient of the 2023 SingerLewak LLP Scholarship from The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Sydney E. Berrey defines success as helping others succeed despite their unfamiliarity with finance and accounting.
Member Spotlight - Matthew Bowers
August 18, 2023
Southern Oregon Chapter Chair Matthew Bowers shares how infamous fraud scandals became a source of inspiration for him to pursue the CPA profession.
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.