Advocacy

Sep 22, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation announced that $15 million in grants will go to several cities and townships around Ohio to support roadway safety improvements and improved road signage.

Sep 20, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Everything is at stake when it comes to federal tax legislation for the upcoming election, according to one tax expert.

Sep 20, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

This is the first application period where OSCPA members can take advantage of our recent partnership with MAX Technical Training by enrolling in TechCred-approved courses.

Sep 15, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently announced that nearly 1,000 Ohio high school students had taken part in the 2024 High School Tech Internship program, while also noting the application process for 2025 program intermediaries has opened.

Sep 13, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Newly updated revenue forecasts for FY25 were close to the mark in August, with tax collections netting about half a percent more than expected, according to the OBM.

Sep 7, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

OSCPA reported that several individual states, including Ohio, are seriously exploring a variety of licensure reforms on their own to tackle the shrinking CPA pipeline.

Sep 6, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The OBG on September 5 implemented a targeted enhancement for CPAs to simplify and streamline the User Access Request process within the OBG Portal.

Sep 6, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio highlighted Intel's projected 20-year, $20 billion contribution to state economic goals and Ohio Consumers' Counsel backing Wednesday in approving discounted electric rates for the company's future semiconductor facilities in Central Ohio.

Aug 23, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The post-pandemic real estate landscape is still evolving, with Ohio's major cities experiencing shifts reflecting broader national office space demand trends.

Aug 23, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The DeWine administration announced Monday that Dayton will be the site of Ohio's second innovation hub, a similar program to the innovation districts in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.

Aug 22, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

A federal court in Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements nationwide.

Aug 16, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Population trends for Ohio could mean significant changes in the coming decades, said a State of Ohio demographics expert.

Aug 16, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Gov. Mike DeWine's administration announced Thursday the approval of assistance for eight projects expected to create 1,664 new jobs and retain 2,201 jobs statewide.

Aug 15, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The Ohio Society of CPAs is dedicated to upskilling the profession, and in pursuit of that goal has recently partnered with Max Technical Training to offer TechCred-approved courses that are eligible for CPE credits. 

Aug 9, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

State tax collections reached $2.1 billion in July, the first month of FY25, according to preliminary figures released Thursday by the Office of Budget and Management.

Aug 9, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

his group will provide feedback and participate in testing. On-site system testing is planned for the last few weeks of September, with multiple dates and times available.

Aug 9, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Ohio also launched a free age verification app for businesses, enabling them to securely and privately accept customers’ mobile driver's licenses and ID cards in person using an iPhone.

Aug 9, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the nation added 114,000 jobs in July, while the national unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, from 4.1% in June.

Aug 8, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

At the ABO’s July meeting, at OSCPA’s request, the ABO voted to ask Attorney General Yost’s office to assist it in securing guidance from the Ohio Supreme Court for Ohio CPAs on the preparation and filing of Beneficial Ownership Information reports.

Aug 2, 2024, 00:00 AM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Monday’s House Journal included new chair appointments as well as committee assignments for the latest member to join the chamber, Rep. Tex Fischer (R-Youngstown).