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Tax Legislation Update and Outlook from the AICPA

May 12, 2025, 04:12 AM

CPAs need updates on the timing of tax legislation and the legislative process, how we got to where we are, and what is expected to happen in the following months. At PICPA's June Not-for-Profit & Government Accounting & Auditing Conference, AICPA's Eileen Sherr will share a Washington tax legislation update and outlook.

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Your Clients Trust You: Cybersecurity Protects That Trust

May 6, 2025, 23:48 PM

CPAs build their reputation on trust. Because of that trust, clients hand over their most sensitive information without hesitation. In today’s connected world, however, trust is earned by how well you protect the information given to you.

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The PICPA Welcomes Herbein + Company, Inc. CEO, David Stonesifer, to Serve as President

May 6, 2025, 12:49 PM

David W. Stonesifer, CEO of Herbein + Company, Inc., has been appointed President of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), effective May 6 during the organization's 128th annual meeting. In this role, he will lead efforts to address key industry challenges, including workforce development, technology integration, and CPA advocacy.

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How Is the New CPA Exam Holding Up?

A new version of the CPA Exam launched last year that incorporated three core exams and a choice of one of three discipline tests. This feature looks at the results for the majority of 2024 to see how the new exam is faring compared to the previous version.

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Tax-Efficient Distribution Strategies Needed Now for Certain Inherited Retirement Plans

There is a renewed expectation of annual required minimum distributions (RMDs) for certain beneficiaries of inherited qualified retirement plans. If some of the RMDs were deferred over the past few years the tax implications could be substantial.

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Legislative Update - Week Ending May 9, 2025

In this issue: CPA Law modernization introduced in Pa. Senate; Federal tax changes heating up; Pennsylvania marijuana legalization bill clears state House; and more.

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