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  • Banking Trends for Cannabis-Related Businesses

    Nov 5, 2024
    Because cannabis is illegal federally, financial institutions face a dilemma when deciding to provide services to these state-legal businesses. Understanding the implications of working with a cannabis-related businesses is both challenging and necessary for anybody providing financial services.
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  • Impact Investing: A Charitable Giving Win-Win

    Nov 4, 2024
    Financial services professionals are increasingly being called upon to help clients achieve their charitable goals as part of their overall investment strategy. One area that can help accomplish these dual objectives is impact investing.
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  • Building Corporate Culture in Accounting Is Here to Stay

    Oct 29, 2024
    As firms face challenges in attracting and retaining employees, discussions about company culture have gained prominence in recent years. Culture looks different at different firms, of course, but those who successfully retain talent focus on cultivating a workplace where innovation is encouraged, collaboration thrives, and employees' mental and emotional well-being is prioritized.
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  • Philadelphia’s Tax Prep Transparency Mandate Effective Nov. 1

    Oct 28, 2024
    On Nov. 1, 2024, Philadelphia will have a new ordinance requiring tax preparers to provide clear information about their services and fees before they begin working with clients. As tax season approaches, tax professionals should be prepared to comply with these new requirements to ensure transparency and avoid penalties.
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  • Shielding Your Firm from Cyberthreats with Cyber Liability Insurance

    Oct 22, 2024
    Data breaches and other types of cybercrime are a real and alarming issue accounting firms of all sizes face. To help alleviate the risk of potentially crippling damages, cyber liability insurance should be considered.
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  • Improving Communication in the Multigenerational Workplace

    Oct 21, 2024
    Different generations in the workplace have different needs, particularly when it comes to communication. If you are looking for innovative ways to embrace multigenerational communication, this blog offers several strategies for helping everyone be heard, regardless of generational differences.
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  • Outsourced Accounting: Think of It as a Growth Catalyst

    Oct 15, 2024
    If your CPA firm is looking to scale operations, streamline processes, and improve client satisfaction, believe it or not outsourcing may be for you. This blog explores how outsourced accounting services can be a game-changer.
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  • Easing Audit and Tax Staffing Stress with AI

    Oct 14, 2024
    With the accounting world struggling with a staffing shortage, artificial intelligence, or AI, will likely make inroads among more routine tasks, particularly in tax and audit. But before implementing this new technology, it's important to consider where your inefficiencies exist and how this technology can assist.
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  • Four Factors to Help Your Nonprofit Achieve Success

    Oct 8, 2024
    Nonprofit organizations face many hurdles, including rising expenses, staffing shortages, and decreased funding and donations. One way to help mitigate these challenges is through a thorough analysis of current operations and forming a plan for the future.
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  • The 2024 Elections: The Significance of Pennsylvania’s Row Offices

    Oct 7, 2024
    Pennsylvania is once again at the center of national attention as a critical swing state. But this year’s election has significance beyond the presidential and congressional races. Pennsylvania's three row offices – attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer – and control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly are elections that play a crucial role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania.
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  • Passing the CPA Exam: Tips to Get You to the Finish Line

    Oct 1, 2024
    Whether you are balancing study time with completing college coursework, raising a family, or managing a full-time job, a strategic approach to your preparation for the CPA Exam is essential for success.
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  • We Need Your Story: Help Us Inspire Accounting Students

    Sep 30, 2024
    The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the accounting pipeline. Now is your chance to leave your mark by sharing your passion and giving students a glimpse of what life as an accountant looks like.
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  • The War Room

    Sep 24, 2024
    The quality of our thinking is highly dependent upon energy, mood, focus, and concentration. We tend to underestimate the impact environment has on these psychological variables. Enter "The War Room."
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  • Now Is the Perfect Time to Leverage the PICPA Career Center

    Sep 23, 2024
    Employers posting on the PICPA Job Board gain exclusive access to highly qualified accounting candidates, making it easier than ever to target and attract the best talent, especially during the fall hiring wave.
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  • My CPA Exam Plan Worked for Me, It May Help You Too

    Sep 17, 2024
    In this blog, a recent college grad and CPA Exam test taker shares his study methods and the resources that helped him succeed in passing the exam.
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  • CPAs: What’s Their Value for Senior Corporate Finance Positions?

    Sep 16, 2024
    In its recently published Insights white paper, 2024 Corporate Finance Report: CPAs in the C-Suite, the PICPA surveyed more than 320 corporate executives across the country responsible for hiring chief financial officers and other senior corporate finance positions. Find out if these hiring executives still value CPA experience and expertise and the key competencies important to them in their senior corporate finance candidates.
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  • Elevate Your CPA Practice through Visible Experts

    Sep 10, 2024
    In an industry that places high value on personal connections and individualized service, demonstrating your CPA firm’s deep expertise can give you a decisive edge. One way to do this is by highlighting your subject matter expertise through visible experts.
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  • Calculating Lost Revenues in Business Profit Damages Claims

    Sep 9, 2024
    When a plaintiff alleges that a defendant’s actions impaired its operations in some manner, it often leads to a lost profit damages claim. But to determine lost profits, first you have to identify lost revenues. This blog discusses some of the common methods used to calculate lost revenues.
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  • The Pennsylvania CPA Foundation: New Brand, Unwavering Mission

    Sep 3, 2024
    Much has changed in the years since the PICPA launched the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation. Our new brand reflects our future-focused approach to these changes, ensuring that we are not just keeping up, but also leading the way.
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  • Inside Job: Occupational Fraud in the Workplace

    Aug 26, 2024
    Accountants play a crucial role in identifying, preventing, and mitigating the impact of fraudulent activity. This discussion delves into the nature of occupational fraud, specifically asset misappropriation.
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