Editorial Content
The
Pennsylvania CPA Journal is published quarterly, with release dates in March, June, September, and December.
2022-2023 Editorial Calendar
Deadlines
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Fall 2022 |
Winter 2023 |
Spring 2023 |
Summer 2023 |
| Editorial Copy Due |
June 30 |
Sept. 30 |
Dec. 30 |
March 30 |
| Ad Space Reservations |
July 15 |
Oct. 15 |
Jan. 15 |
April 15 |
| Ad Materials Due |
Aug. 1 |
Nov. 1 |
Feb. 1 |
May 1 |
| Publication Date |
Sept. 10 |
Dec. 10 |
March 10 |
June 10 |
Featured Topics
Features
Features appear in each issue to provide in-depth coverage of hot topics and developing issues.
Columns
Eleven to 13 columns appear in each issue, providing a brief discussion of specific topic areas.
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Accounting & Assurance – Covers topics of general interest to those engaged in accounting, auditing, and assurance services.
- Business & Industry – Covers industry-specific news and hot topics.
- Business Succession Planning - Covers topics of interest to business owners trying to navigate the many challenges of CPA firm succession.
- Business Transformations – Covers the anatomy of a merger agreement, due diligence, and the closing of the deal.
- Careers & Lifestyles – Covers topics regarding quality of life issues. Emphasizes balancing personal life with career demands.
- Education – Covers topics of interest to accounting educators. Emphasizes practical ideas for improving accounting curricula.
- Emerging CPAs - Highlights opportunities and addresses challenges for those just entering the CPA profession.
- Employee Benefit Plans – Covers topics of interest to those engaged in the designing of employee benefit plans.
- Ethics – Covers topics in the area of ethics, including common errors and frequently asked questions.
- Federal Tax – Covers news and hot topics in federal taxation and tax compliance.
- Forensic Accounting – Covers topics of interest to those engaged in litigation support, including such areas as business valuation, criminal investigations, and divorce.
- Government/Not-for-Profit – Covers topics of general interest to those engaged in governmental or nonprofit accounting and auditing.
- International Tax - Covers news and hot topics affecting the global tax landscape, particularly how it affects Pennsylvania firms involved in the international marketplace.
- Liability Lessons – Insightful lessons are presented by these reviews of professional liability claims against other accountants.
- Personal Financial Planning – Covers topics of interest to those engaged in personal financial and estate planning, including such areas as trusts, insurance, and investing.
- Practitioners – Covers topics of interest to Pa. practitioners.
- State & Local Tax – Covers news and hot topics in Pennsylvania taxation and tax compliance.
- Technology & Cybersecurity - Covers the explosive growth in technology and how it affects business operations and the services firms provide clients.
Departments
- Legislative News – Covers recent or pending legislation that could affect CPAs and promotes PICPA's lobbying initiatives.
- Special Features – Highlights special programs and awards sponsored by the PICPA, including student scholarships, Women to Watch, and the Young Leaders Award.