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How CPAs Are Evolving Into Strategic Advisors

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By Dr. Sangeeta Chhabra There is no question about how CPAs have evolved in their role over the past couple of decades, but what has really been behind it and, more importantly, how do you they get there? Moreover, CPAs are now being perceived as critical thinkers with a vision for business growth and expansion.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Oklahoma Society of CPAs

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[ State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S.] 2024 and beyond The Oklahoma Society of CPAs has established goals and objectives for 2024 and beyond.

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Payroll Taxes Demystified: A Breakdown for Accountants and CPAs Serving Business Owners

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As accountants and CPAs, dealing with payroll taxes is essential to managing finances for your business clients. As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Your client will be assigned an employer tax account number for the state. By Nellie Akalp.

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Local Government Finance Departments: Are Your Account Reconciliations REALLY Reconciliations?

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Preparing reconciliations is an essential function of an accounting department in local government finance departments. Reconciliations not only ensure the account balance in the general ledger is complete, but if done properly, they should also tell you if the account balance is correct. appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Reid CPAs Joins Forces With Crete Professionals Alliance

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Reid, ranked as one of the top 20 accounting firms on Long Island, has partnered with Tampa, FL-based accounting platform Crete Professionals Alliance. Historically, independent accounting firms have faced two options: remain independent with more limited resources or merge upstream and dissolve their identity.

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State CPA Societies in Action: Minnesota Society of CPAs (MNCPAs)

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The Minnesota Society of CPAs or MSCPA celebrated its 119 th anniversary in 2023, from the beginning crafting regulation and education to maintain high professional standards for clients, employers, and the public. The Society also holds the nationally recognized MNCPA Tax Conference, one of the largest conferences in the country.

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AICPA & CIMA Launch AI-Guided Tool for Students Pursuing Careers in Accounting and Finance

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AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, are rolling out Career Launchpad , an artificial intelligence-guided program for students interested in accounting and finance.