Professional Issues Tracker
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The Professional Issues Tracker keeps you informed of the legislation, testimony, statements, and thought leadership the PICPA is providing on behalf of all Pennsylvania CPAs and the accounting profession.
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False Claims Act: Developments Impacting CPAs
Pay close attention: ongoing False Claims Act activity could significantly affect CPA liability, enforcement risk, and professional practice.
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Charitable Giving Bill
SB 1183 would ease costly audit requirements for smaller charities, helping nonprofits spend more time and resources serving their communities while maintaining accountability for larger organizations.
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New Guidance Released for Charter School Audits
After more than 20 months of PICPA advocacy, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has released revised, profession-aligned guidance for charter school engagements under Act 55 of 2024.
Stablecoin Regulation in Pa.
A new bill could reshape how Pennsylvania regulates stablecoins. Here's what CPAs need to know from the legislation itself to the tax implications.
Future of Audit Oversight
The PCAOB has asked for stakeholder input on its strategic priorities, and the PICPA has embraced this opportunity to influence the future direction of audit oversight.
Improving Taxpayer Relief Procedures
House Bills 855 and 856 would help taxpayers who make honest mistakes or face unexpected hardships by allowing more flexibility with penalties and interest.
Guidance for Licensed Professionals
House Bill 1290 would allow licensing boards to provide advisory opinions to licensed professionals who have questions about state rules and regulations.
SALT Cap Relief for Pass-Through Businesses
This legislation would give Pennsylvania partnerships and S corporations the option to pay state taxes at the business level instead of the individual level, reducing the impact of the federal SALT deduction cap and aligning Pennsylvania with most other states.
Accounting as STEM
The Accounting STEM Pursuit Act would help schools introduce students to accounting earlier and show how the profession connects to today’s fast-changing, technology-driven world.
Resident Partner Credit
This legislation would allow Pennsylvania resident partners to receive a tax credit for pass-through entity taxes paid to other states.
Alternative Practice Structures and Private Equity
The PICPA supports modern, consistent national standards for evolving CPAirm ownership models while opposing a confusing patchwork of state rules.
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
See what's in the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s regulatory agenda for 2026.
State Board of Accountancy
See what’s in the State Board of Accountancy’s regulatory agenda for 2026.
