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Problem Solving with PICPA Council

About 60 PICPA members are part of our governing body known as Council. They are elected and appointed members from each of our 11 chapters. Find out what exactly PICPA Council does.
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How I Survived Tax Season

All practitioners go into tax season with well-laid plans for survival. Unfortunately, the best of plans often go awry, and everyone has his or her share of tax season horror stories.
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Challenges Facing CFOs in 2019

CFOs are constantly reminded of the challenges they face when it comes to managing the financial and reporting aspects of their organization and, to some extent, the organization’s operations. Recent surveys of CFOs and other key members of management have identified the top five current concerns among CFOs.
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Auditing Investments in Employee Benefit Plans

Donna M. Massanova, CPA, will present “The Ins and Outs of Auditing Investments” at PICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Conference. Here, Massanova provides a preview of what will be covered in her presentation.
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Commit to Advocacy When You Renew Your Membership

CPA-PAC is the only PAC to specifically represent the interests of Pennsylvania CPAs. If you are debating whether or not to support the CPA-PAC, consider what your colleagues are saying about it.
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Harrisburg Heats Up: Tax Bills on the Move

The 2019-2020 Pennsylvania General Assembly committees are beginning to kick out legislation for consideration by the full House and Senate. Of the hundreds of bills already introduced, the PICPA is actively following more than two dozen.
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Still Haven’t Done Your Taxes? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you are one of the many U.S. taxpayers who wait until the last minute to file your taxes, make sure you are aware of some very important changes that are new this year.
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Where Do I Go in Accounting, and How Do I Get There?

If you want to excel within the accounting sector, you will want to ensure that you stand out in a sea of well-qualified professionals. Obtaining the certified public accountant (CPA) designation is one of the best ways to float to the top.
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Self-Care Is Essential for CPA Exam Readiness

To effectively take the CPA Exam, you need more than just what you have learned. You must also be ready mentally and physically. Patricia Hartman, director of client services for the National Association of State Board of Accountancy, discusses steps exam candidates should take as they prepare for the rigors of exam day.
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Where Do I Go in Accounting, and How Do I Get There?

If you want to excel within the accounting sector, you will want to ensure that you stand out in a sea of well-qualified professionals. Obtaining the certified public accountant (CPA) designation is one of the best ways to float to the top.
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