This week's CPA of Ohio is Jessica Foster, CPA, manager, assurance at Cohen & Company.

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The PCAOB is giving auditing firms up to 45 days of relief from inspections until May 11, given the difficulties businesses are facing from the novel coronavirus.

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The IRS has made several announcements in recent days as it pivots to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ohio Society of CPAs is postponing its annual meeting to Aug 14 in response to the COVID-17 pandemic.

Your world has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and The Ohio Society of CPAs wants to do what it can to help.

The Ohio Society of CPAs on March 26 sent a letter thanking the DeWine Administration for its actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ohio Legislature voted unanimously Wednesday to give Ohio Tax Commissioner Jeff McClain authority to extend the state tax filing deadline to July 15 in alignment with the delayed federal deadline.

As coronavirus cases in Ohio jumped to 564 with eight deaths, it was also revealed that 16% of cases have come from the healthcare sector and hotels and dorms could soon be hospitals.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $3,247,249 to help Ohio community health centers provide screening and testing, acquire medical supplies, boost their capacity to provide telehealth services, and provide other services during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak.

Now that the 2019 tax filing date has been extended to July 15, the deadline for making a 2019 contribution to an individual retirement account or Roth IRA is automatically extended to July 15. Normally there is no extension for making a prior year IRA contribution beyond the April 15 filing date for that year’s tax return, even if the IRA owner files for an extension.

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More businesses are being forced to shut down as COVID-19 spreads throughout the country. But like accounting, the construction industry remains an essential business, and Doug Houser, CPA, is trying to make sure work gets done.

Throughout her 40 years in accounting, Greta Russell, CPA, has continued to believe it’s the best profession to be in.

Tips include maintaining a schedule, taking breaks and resisting the urge to stay in pajamas all day.

The Ohio Society of CPAs is moving all live learning events scheduled through May to webcast only in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before a merger is announced, there are key areas both parties need to consider.