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The AICPA's Tax Executive Committee has proposed changes to the Statements of Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs). The proposal has two parts. Part 1 is an Exposure Draft of proposed revisions to the SSTSs. Part 2 is an Invitation to Comment on how the AICPA could potentially introduce quality management in the tax realm. Comments are due by December 31st.

What is and isn’t working as people trickle back into the office in a post-pandemic world? Three CPA firm partners weigh in on why listening to staff is more important than ever as we try to get back to business as usual.

Due to the historic amount of federal pandemic funding, the AICPA Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) is gathering auditor feedback on how it can best support auditors who work with single audits. If you are work with single audits, please complete this short survey.

The Office of Finance has evolved to become a key player in supporting strategic business decisions that reaches beyond day-to-day number crunching and Excel spreadsheets. While these tasks are important, technological advances can help CPAs save time and focus on being a strategic business partner that adds value across the entire enterprise.

Since March 2020, legions of employees have been working from home with nearly unfettered access to company information. Some of that information may be regarded as trade secrets. As more companies offer hybrid or fully remote work environments, the effort to protect these trade secrets will grow as a concern.

The FASB has issued their 2021 Agenda Consultation Report to provide an update on how the feedback received from their ITC last year influenced the current standard setting agenda. The report provides insight into the top priorities of various stakeholders and the ultimate decisions of the board based on the feedback.

2022 was the first renewal period in which individuals renewing their CPA license were required to report their completed CPE through the Board’s new CPE Tracker, which is located within the online licensing system. Read on to find out what your colleagues learned.

We may be “comfort centered” most of the time—doing what we know how to do and avoiding things that make us leave our comfort zones. When we force ourselves to clarify what we want, we are able to be what Robert E. Quinn calls “results centered.” The result? We will become more energized and optimistic. Find out how the WSCPA is working to envision a results centered future.

As you come back to school for the fall, you’re sure to be invited to Meet the Firm events and Career Fairs. Whether you’re new to these events or a seasoned pro, the WSCPA wants to make sure you have positive interactions with firm representatives and recruiters. Here are 7 tips for getting the most out of any Meet the Firm events you plan on attending.

While the profession has navigated through the health and economic turmoil of the last few years, the WSCPA Advocacy Team has spent the last several months monitoring the legislative session and preparing for the future.

The GASB has issued a proposal around disclosures related to certain risks. The proposal provides disclosure requirements for certain concentrations and constraints. Comments are due September 30, 2022.

It’s official! The WSCPA office—the home of Washington CPAs—has moved to our new location.

This week marked a major consolidation in the ESG standard setting arena. The IFRS Foundation completed its consolidation of the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF). The IFRS Foundation is the parent entity to the IASB who writes IFRS. It will now also be the parent to the new International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB).

As negotiations continue on the fast-approaching reconciliation bill, the AICPA remains active in its advocacy efforts, which includes pushing back on the implementation of a minimum book income tax on corporations. With a deadline of September 30, there is little time to pass a bill and sign it into law.

The Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) is nearing the finish line of their five-year exercise to recommend a new fairer tax system in Washington. At their May meeting, the TSWG voted on a number of proposals and decision points in directing the Department of Revenue to model and draft proposal language for different taxes in Washington.

Most organizations have flaws in the process that can make the budget untenable. There are multiple solutions to this process that can help lead your budget to a better place, and one that is more enjoyable for all.

The AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) has proposed some new independence rules related to compliance audits. The AICPA is aware that much of the new COVID-19 related funding is causing many entities who have not been subject to audit requirements or single audit requirements historically to now be subject to them. The proposal adds two definitions and revises the definition of financial statement attest client to help identify which independence rules apply to these engagements. Comments are due September 1, 2022.

FASB has issued an Invitation to Comment to gather feedback about the operability of leveraging IAS 20 for government grants for for-profit entities in the US. The ITC does not include any preliminary views but is to help the FASB staff gather information from stakeholders about any benefits or issues that should be considered in the project. Comments are due September 12, 2022.

With cybersecurity threats coming from all directions, it’s important for CPA firms and their staff to be aware of how the risk exposures impact the firm as well as the client. When there is a claim, it is important to understand how cyber insurance coverages work with the legal and technical experts to produce the best possible outcomes for your firm.

No industry is immune from a lack of labor, even in the professional classifications such as accountants. Firms are hiring remote workers in order to stay competitive. Let's look at ways to protect your firm as you hire a remote workforce.