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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.

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.

What do CPAs do? We interviewed Haley Lyons of Kernutt Stokes in Eugene--active with her accounting firm, with NASBA, her community, and her children's school--to share the highlights of a typical day as an Oregon CPA.

The complex rules for Medicare and health savings accounts lead to many client questions. Here are answers to some of the most common.

OSCPA Board member Tiffany Nash learned her love of accounting in her parents' bakery business. Hear more of her thoughts about the CPA profession.

Accounting and beach volleyball: both require strategy, teamwork, and precision under pressure. With a couple of scholarships from The Educational Foundation, Jessica McMillian effortlessly aces the court and her accounting career.

"Accounting is a great profession with endless opportunities. Establishing clearly defined goals will set you up for a long and successful career in accounting." Jeremy Wentworth, a past The Educational Foundation scholarship recipient, shares how his scholarships helped jumpstart his professional and personal accounting journey.

Diego Arellano-Barocio, a student at Western Oregon University is the winner of the Gleim CPA Exam Review Course Scholarship quarterly drawing for a complimentary review course valued at $2,999.

Portland City Council voted to unanimously amend the Portland Clean Energy Fund's Climate Investment Plan to increase its five-year spending budget to more than $1.5 billion — up from $750 million when it was first approved. The fund imposes a 1% tax on large retail businesses in Portland.

"You never know how a simple ‘thank you’ might impact your career". As a past recipient of The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Sheila Landis shares how her scholarship influenced her outlook and values as a CPA.

In celebration of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we’re honored to share insights from Stuart Ketzler, a proud Alaska Native and Nenana Native Council member. Learn how his deep connection to the land, community, and gratitude have shaped his path in accounting.

In this article, 2024-25 Board Chair John Hawkins, JD, CPA, shares insights into the current landscape of the accounting talent shortage. With the enthusiasm of students attending career showcases and “meet the firms” events, we see a flicker of hope. Yet, challenges remain in filling the talent pipeline and dispelling misconceptions about the profession.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alondra, Oscar, and Rubi Ruiz Contreras and discover how a shared love for problem solving and cultural values shaped their identity and career paths.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sabino Arredondo of Wilcox Arredondo & Co., articulates the value of representation in the accounting community, "If we can provide young Hispanic professionals with the opportunity to hear success stories of CPAs that they can identify with, it may inspire them to follow in their footsteps. I love to share my story, and I will never forget where I came from. If my story can inspire other Hispanics, I am proud to share it".

What drives success in today’s accounting world? 2024 Isler Northwest LLC Scholarship recipient Rachel Shimokawa points to resilience and diversity as key qualities.

Jonathan Grover highlights the crucial role of OSCPA's advocacy in Oregon to promote and protect the value of the CPA designation as a key motivation for his service on the board of directors.