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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to IRC Section 172, Net Operating Loss Deduction. So, what else is new?

Thanks to the preparation and efforts of volunteer members, PICPA Editorial Board meetings run like clockwork and result in a schedule of Pennsylvania CPA Journals that always inform and educate. Get a sneak peek of what's coming in the Journal over the next year.

You are a recent graduate with an accounting degree in hand. Now what do you do? Get a job, of course. But choosing the right one for you may not be as simple as it seems. It is too easy to simply focus on the actual salary number instead of looking at the full picture.

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.

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.

PICPA members are in the driver’s seat when it comes to directing PICPA strategy. This blog contains insight from several members who participated in establishing the goals we will be working toward over the next three years.

Technology is changing the profession. CPAs are expanding their skill sets, gaining new credentials, and altering the way they do business. The Pennsylvania CPA Journal Editorial Board strives to make sure you are up to date on the most important technical information in the profession, so it recently produced Accounting and Technology: PICPA’s Guide to an Evolving Profession.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preparing for the CPA Exam can be a cumbersome process. Hear from one successful test taker about her three main study tips for before taking the CPA Exam.

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.

The PICPA has agreed to take part in a survey to enhance the recruiting and retention of accounting talent. Please consider sharing your thoughtful and honest feedback.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is having an impact on the health care industry. Here, Stephanie Hollick, CPA, FHFMA, provides a preview of this topic which she will discuss at PICPA’s 2019 Health Care Conference.

Historically, PICPA’s Annual Meeting has been held outside of Pennsylvania. Not this year. The June 3, 2019, gathering will be held in Philadelphia!

The PICPA has been busy this past year making improvements to our CPE experience, adding lots of news and information content, and creating more ways to connect with your peers. As you renew your membership this year, make sure you are aware of, and are taking advantage of, your many PICPA benefits.

To succeed in the new client economy, you need to become a modern business developer. Modern business developers exhibit five key capabilities that set them apart: agility, entrepreneurship, a holistic view, social awareness, and ambassador skills.

For leaders of professional services firms, establishing positive keystone habits -- those patterns of behavior that control how we live our day-to-day lives -- can help address important competencies.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had quite an impact on this year's tax work from what I have heard from CPAs. For all PICPA members finishing up tax season, welcome back.