Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Several OSCPA staff members attended the 2025 AICPA & CPA/SEA Interchange, a two-day annual conference that brings together leaders from state CPA societies and AICPA staff to connect around advocacy, best practices and emerging regulatory issues.

Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Your Ohio Society of CPAs Government Relations team keeps our fingers on the pulse of issues impacting you in Columbus and Washington, D.C. Read some of the highlights from the team's recent efforts.

Jul 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending July 18, 2025

Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Congratulations to our 2025 Power of Change honorees! Influencing meaningful change in firms, universities and more, these 13 women are recognized for their relentless efforts to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women.

Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Contemporary succession planning for CPA firms is crucial to ensuring the continuity, stability, transitioning and growth of the firm. Given the evolving nature and current transformation of the public accounting industry, succession planning must adapt to modern challenges and opportunities.

Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Join us July 24 for our next Town Hall. State Rep. Bill Roemer, CPA, will discuss the passage of the state's main operating budget and its impact on the accounting profession in Ohio. Michael Bowman, Director at GTM, will cover federal tax changes. Earn 1 hour of complimentary CPE for attending! Register today!

Jul 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Tom Carline, senior retirement plan consultant & wealth manager at Everhart Advisors, has spent much of his career giving away the “secret sauce.” Now he’ll be sharing some of his trade secrets with OSCPA members at the Aug. 7 edition of OSCPA’s CoreCON CPE Day.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

In his final biennial budget, Gov. Mike DeWine took the veto pen to the most items of his governorship, striking 67 items out of HB96 (Stewart), including several property tax provisions, before signing it just before midnight on June 30.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

As a result of advocacy efforts, the final version of the federal reconciliation bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4 retains the ability of all pass-through entities to continue deducting state and local taxes at the entity level.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio's legislative news for the week ending July 11, 2025

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday is almost here. Scheduled to run from Friday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 14, the holiday sales tax exemption will apply to items priced at $500 or less, purchased in-person or online, with some exceptions.

Jul 11, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

According to preliminary revenue data from the Office of Budget and Management released July 7, Ohio exceeded its revenue forecast for the just concluded FY25 by $1.04 billion or 3.7%. The Personal Income Tax accounts for the bulk of the overage.

Jul 10, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

For professionals navigating high expectations, long hours and constant demands, prioritizing well-being is essential. Dr. Ashley A. Hicks, a clinical associate professor at The Ohio State University, says we can build intentional habits of renewal.

Jul 10, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

This year marks the 10th anniversary of McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace report. Associate Partner Joanna Si will be sharing results and recommendations from the study as the keynote speaker at OSCPA’s 2025 Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference.

Jul 10, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A mix of state and federal issues captured Ohio CPAs’ attention in June, with Pass Through Entities’ ability to deduct SALT and the phase out of paper checks by the Treasury topping the list. Check out the complete list of top 10 stories from June.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

In the early morning hours of June 25, Republican negotiators agreed to a biennial spending plan that will institute a flat-rate income tax and included all OSCPA’s budget priorities. Substitute House Bill 96 was passed later that day by both the Ohio House and Senate.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 27, 2025.

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

A provision tucked into the federal reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), will negatively impact all pass-through entities (PTEs) that can currently deduct state and local taxes (SALT) through Ohio’s IT 4738. Please contact your federal elected officials to ensure these OSCPA legislative victories do not become futile.

Jun 26, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

OSCPA members gathered for the June Town Hall and the 2025–2026 Annual Meeting. The agenda highlighted a new Board of Directors, a look at the annual State of the Society Report and the latest from the Statehouse.

Jun 26, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Following a review of the effectiveness of the Private Company Council, the Financial Accounting Foundation issued a report confirming that the PCC should continue to operate, and that its current mission, remit and structure remain valid and appropriate.