PICPA TV

PICPA TV

Professional & Technical Updates - key presentations on technical issues and personal development.
Event Highlights - short clips from PICPA programs and events, including fundraisers and benefits, student programs, and interviews with members.
On Topic/What Do You Think Updates - monthly updates on news regarding PICPA and the accounting profession.
Consumer Tips - financial literacy tips for both consumers and the media through CommonWealth Tips, special series, and legislator TV programs featuring members.
PICPA’s YouTube Channel - browse through our other video offerings.

Professional & Technical

Featured Video: How CPAs Should Address Comfort Letters

Experts address the tricky landscape of comfort letters for CPAs. Hear from Allison Henry, CPA; Jeff McGuire, JD; and Jim Newhard, CPA.

PICPA Goes "Beyond the Copy" on Legal Implications of Social Media: Jonathan Ziss, JD, provides more depth on his Summer 2013 feature for the Pennsylvania CPA Journal on the legal implications of using social media.
PICPA's Beyond the Copy with Tim Gooch, CPA: Tim Gooch, CPA, co-authored "Marcellus Shale Shakeup" with Ed Kollar, CPA, for the Spring 2013 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal. See what's in store for the Shale.

More >

Event Highlights

Featured Video: Achieve the Extraordinary with PICPA

Mike Colgan, PICPA executive director and CEO, with a special message for successful CPA candidates.

Attend PICPA's 116th Annual CPA Convention in Philadelphia: See all the things you can do at PICPA's 116th Annual CPA Convention, June 26-28 in Philadelphia.
Sneak Peek of PICPA 116th Annual CPA Convention Speakers: Dobbs, Gen. James T. Conway, and James Nevels are the featured speakers at PICPA's 116th Annual CPA Convention, June 26-28 in Philadelphia.

More >

On Topic/What Do You Think

Featured Video: May 2013

Mike Colgan, PICPA's CEO and executive director, asks for comments on the Pathways Commission, a report addressing possible changes to the accounting curriculum at colleges and universities. Full report can be found at http://www.pathwayscommission.org. E-mail Mike at mcolgan@picpa.org.

April 2013: Mike Colgan, PICPA's CEO and executive director, briefly discusses the potential change to the CPA experience requirement. What do you think?
February 2013: Susan Howe, CPA, joins Mike Colgan, PICPA executive director and CEO, to discuss PICPA's new Fiscal Responsibility Task Force report.

More >

Consumer Tips

Featured Video: PICPA "CommonWealth" Tip - Spending Your Tax Refund Wisely

ParenteBeard LLC's Heather Cressman, a PICPA member, provides three quick tips on spending your tax refund.

PICPA Money & Life TV - Choosing a Tax Preparer: Aaron Risden, CPA, discusses the difference between a CPA and an accountant when it comes to tax preparation. Listen in for this Money & Life TV tip.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Homeowner Tax Breaks: Jerry Maginnis, CPA, on tax breaks homeowners should consider as they prepare their 2012 tax returns. Listen in for this Money & Life TV tip.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Child Tax Breaks: Elizabeth Kidd, CPA, on the many tax breaks available for people with children, including child care and education breaks.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Tax Relief for Hurricane Sandy Victims: Aaron Risden, CPA, on the tax breaks available for victims of Hurricane Sandy, including withdrawing from a retirement plan.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Year-End Tax Planning Tips: Amber Kasmari, CPA, provides three steps you should take before 2012 ends to minimize your tax bill. Listen in for this Money & Life TV tip.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Health Care Exchanges: James Watson, CPA, a partner with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Philadelphia, briefly explains health care exchanges for consumers.
PICPA Money & Life TV - Saving for College When Child is Almost Enrolled: When you've got two years until your child enrolls in college, what saving techniques can you use? Glenn Meyer, CPA, of GDM Advisory Group Ltd., explains.
Senior Video Series - Warning Signs: Chris Welde, CPA, a PICPA member and a consultant with ParenteBeard, in the first part of this three-part series for seniors on protecting themselves from fraud.
Senior Video Series - Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud: Chris Welde, CPA, provides advice to seniors on ways to protect yourself.
Senior Video Series - If You've Been a Victim of Fraud: Chris Welde, CPA, in the final part of the protecting yourself from fraud series discusses what to do if you've been victimized by fraud.