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Week in Review: Dec. 8, 2024
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The JobsOhio Board of Directors met Thursday at which time Chair Josh Rubin said that while JobsOhio has been a "tremendous success" on many fronts, Ohio has changed since 2011 and so the organization needs to continue to evolve.
Read ArticleStanding strong for Ohio’s CPAs
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For over a century, the Ohio Society of CPAs has stood as a steadfast advocate for excellence in the CPA profession, empowering thousands of licensees across our great state. We continue that legacy today by addressing our field's most pressing challenges.
Read ArticleOH | Tax eServices launching Dec. 9
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The second phase of OH | Tax eServices will allow taxpayers to file more types of returns, including sales/use, public utility and personal property among others.
Read ArticleOSCPA's Legislative Priorities
Ensure you're dialed in on the issues that matter by taking a look at OSCPA's legislative agenda.
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We promote and protect your license
- Protected Ohio CPAs from efforts to water down the credential
- Prevented a dramatic increase in hours for license reactivation
- Ensured that CPAs can serve the medical marijuana industry without licensure risk
- Guarded CPAs from frivolous lawsuits
We promote and protect your profession
- Advocating for common-sense audit quality regulation
- Pushing for simplification and consistency in professional standards
- Shaping the future of the profession by advancing key issues, such as diversity, equity and inclusion; adopting micro learning (first in the nation to do so); and pushing to allow students to sit for CPA Exam sooner (120 vs 150 hours).
- Ensured that CPAs were deemed an "essential service" during stay-at-home order
"As a legislator and member myself, I’ve found a great partner in OSCPA. I’ve joined forces with The Ohio Society multiple times to make sure legislation—especially issues impacting Ohio businesses—is as fair, simple and predictable as possible." State Representative Bill Roemer, CPA, Ohio House District 38 Ohio Legislator
"The Ohio Society of CPAs has always been one of the most respected and highly effective business lobbying groups in Columbus. They always bring incredible expertise and strong political clout to the table. Even if they don’t always agree, state legislators and statewide officials respect and value OSCPA’s important voice." Roger Geiger, Vice President State Executive Director, NFIB Ohio Business Leader
"OSCPA’s powerful advocacy efforts protect the integrity of the CPA license and profession. Nobody else has our backs like OSCPA and the Ohio CPA/PAC." Ranjan Manoranjan, CPA, Principal, Prime AE Group, Inc. OSCPA Member
"My Ohio CPA/PAC contribution helps ensure OSCPA can represent me at events throughout the year so that my voice is heard." Crystal Faulkner, CPA Partner, MCM CPAs & Advisors OSCPA Member
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The Ohio Society of CPAs is your leading partner and influential voice for a thriving business environment. But we can't do it alone. Your involvement makes a difference and ensures that, together, we make the greatest impact.
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Meet the OSCPA Government Relations Team
Scott Wiley, CAE
President & CEO
Laura Hay, CPA
Executive Vice President
Barbara Benton, CAE
V.P., Government Relations
Gregory Saul, Esq., CAE
Director, Tax Policy
To share your thoughts and insights on legislative and regulatory issues of concern to you,
contact OSCPA's Government Relations team.