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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 news
  • educational foundation

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 news
  • educational foundation

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.

  • member news
  • educational foundation

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.

  • accounting connect magazine

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.

  • member news
  • educational foundation

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."

  • member news
  • dei

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.

  • accounting + auditing
  • irs
  • tax

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.

  • educational foundation

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.

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  • educational foundation

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.

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  • educational foundation

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.

  • member news

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
  • 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
  • accounting connect magazine

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.

  • accounting connect newsletter
  • accounting connect magazine
  • 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.

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  • educational foundation