CPA Now Blog Archive

The ability to scale resources on demand and data security are just two of the forces driving CPAs to place data and their applications on modern platforms and the cloud.

In industry, those with the CPA designation and acquired skills and experience could be integral liaisons between executives and operations. Senior management at your company may be able to suggest roles for you beyond traditional finance tasks.

In June 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on the South Dakota v. Wayfair sales and use tax case. The court overturned the previous physical presence requirement for state tax nexus. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued SUT Bulletin 2019-01 on Jan. 8, 2019, which was revised Jan. 11, 2019, to establish its economic nexus threshold for taxable sales into Pennsylvania.

On Feb. 5, 2019, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf presented his fifth state budget to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Once again, a cornerstone of his budget is increased funding for education.

The tax code is complex, and with recent tax reform the complexity has not diminished. So, before you hand over your personal data to a tax preparer, be sure you understand what you will be paying for.

Your child may be heading off to college, but you are still trying to figure out how you will manage the $60,000 cost. Careful planning and an understanding of how financial aid works can help you to maximize the amount of aid offered to your child.

When you initially passed the CPA Exam will determine whether or not you’ll need to complete CPE credits when you apply for your license. This blog explains the requirements.

Networking need not be reserved to the process of finding a job. If you develop your network continuously, you will realize its benefits across all facets of your work life.

One of the most highly publicized features of tax reform was its “simplifications.” The 2018 Form 1040 is half the size of previous iterations of the form. However, that giant streamlining may be a bit misleading. Learn more about the new 1040 before you file.

Federal tax reform, which became law in December 2017, established new rules that are in play now for 2018 tax returns. If you don’t speak with someone who understands the details, you could miss tax-saving opportunities and smart planning options for the future.

Since many aspects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will come into play for the first time on 2018 tax returns, it is especially critical to make sure you provide all pertinent information to your tax preparer so that he or she can prepare an accurate and complete tax return.

New Year's resolutions can be tough to keep. They don't have to be. Here is a simple resolution that Pennsylvania CPAs can easily keep: complete and report your required reporting year CPE early. It’s painless and you will learn a lot along the way.

PICPA's Women to Watch program highlights the accomplishments of female CPAs. Recipients are recognized for their personal success and commitment to fostering the success of others. Here, Bandana Jha, a 2018 recipients, provides insight into her experiences.

Despite the government shutdown, the IRS says it is prepared for the current season, which is set to begin Jan. 28, 2019. But should we close in on the start date of tax season, and it becomes clearer that tax return processing may be hindered and thousands or millions of tax refunds are going to be delayed, what happens then?

The average cost to attend public universities has increased 6.5 percent each year for the past 10 years. Clearly, it’s time to get creative about how we finance our education. Here we provide several ideas to consider when planning for college.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help a business reinforce imperatives, increase employee retention, and jump ahead of the competition. Here are six predictions regarding AI trends that CFOs shouldn’t ignore.

With the exuberance among some for cryptocurrencies, there have been stories of great wealth won. Unfortunately, many who have followed this path have experienced their share of problems, including fraud, cheats, and violence.

The 203rd Pennsylvania General Assembly—one of the oldest state legislative bodies in the nation—convened on New Year’s Day to kick off the 2019-2020 legislative session. Swearing-in day is filled with much ceremony, and it brings a sense of renewed optimism for bipartisanship and moving the Commonwealth forward.

When it comes to financial resolutions, many articles provide a generic list of action items to take in order to save more. But our relationship with money goes deeper than a checklist. To be a successful saver, we need a transformation in the way we think.

Pennsylvania CPAs count on the PICPA to monitor, advocate for, and report on the things that matter most to them. So, in case you missed some of our coverage, here are the top 10 PICPA blog posts of the past year.