Essential Skills & Professional Development

Aug 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Traditional accounting career paths are evolving, technology is reshaping core competencies, and a new generation of professionals is redefining what it means to build a meaningful career. This isn't just about adapting to change—it's about leading it.

Aug 14, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Technology means fraud is happening faster and is more scalable than ever. Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE, spent 21 years as an IRS special agent. He'll be sharing his forensic accounting expertise at the Fraud & Forensic Conference on Aug. 21.

Aug 7, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Fraud continues to be a complex consideration in financial statement audits. ASB research highlighted ongoing questions about the auditor’s responsibilities for identifying and assessing fraud risk. Read more in the new issue of CPA Voice.

Jul 31, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

It may be unimaginable that a trusted employee would commit fraud against your business, but data from the ACFE Report to the Nations shows occupational fraud is on the rise, and it’s costing organizations more than ever.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Trust has always been the foundation of the CPA credential but, according to one business strategist, the virtue is more critical now than ever.

Apr 24, 2025, 10:00 by Natalie Rooney

If a CPA hasn’t encountered cryptocurrency on a client’s balance sheet or in a portfolio yet, it’s just a matter of time. Learn more about cryptocurrency and red flags for fraud with Nick Ward, CPA, at the 2025 OSCPA Fraud and Forensic Conference.

Apr 17, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

Your OSCPA membership might be expiring on April 30! Be sure to renew to maintain your access to the resources, connections and solutions engage, enable and empower you and your team.

Apr 10, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

As the business landscape rapidly evolves, so too must the CPA profession’s ethical rules to address emerging challenges. Read the March/April digital edition of CPAVoice.

Mar 6, 2025, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

If you lead an accounting and auditing practice, your firm already has resources that can be scaled to develop a peer review practice, increasing your overall value and solutions provided. Is peer review a great fit for you and your firm?

Feb 20, 2025, 02:00 by Natalie Rooney

The AICPA and NASBA are proposing changes to the UAA that would help pave the way for states to uniformly adopt an additional pathway for CPA licensure. Ohio was recognized as being the first to adopt legislation that includes licensure pathway and mobility changes.

Sep 26, 2024, 00:00 by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

At least once a year the ABO goes on the road to an Ohio college or university to meet directly with accounting students. The September 13 meeting was held at The Ohio State University and dozens of hopeful future CPAs attended.

May 3, 2024, 00:00 by Natalie Rooney

The Accountancy Board of Ohio (ABO), the state government entity charged with licensing, regulating, and when necessary, disciplining CPAs, can significantly affect the practice of all CPAs. That is why OSCPA represents the profession at every ABO meeting and advocates for best-practice rulemaking. This meeting included a variety of topics.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 by User Not Found

A new interpretation ET §1.295.143 of the Nonattest Services section of the AICPA Independence rule becomes effective Sept. 1, and addresses a CPA providing data or records hosting services for clients.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 by User Not Found

While not all unethical behavior rises to the level of fraud, where one readily occurs, the other is not far behind.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:00 by User Not Found

In our latest post from Ohio Wesleyan Assistant Professor Justin Breidenbach, CPA, he explains why recent election results around the country are impacting the market for CPAs versed in the developing marijuana business.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:00 by User Not Found

One of the highest-rated speakers at the recent Columbus Accounting Show reminds CPAs that ethics is something they should have in mind every day.

Jul 31, 2020, 12:59 by User Not Found

CPAs might not be actively seeking business in Ohio’s new medical marijuana industry, but they might find that the business is actively seeking them.

Jun 12, 2020, 10:58 by User Not Found

The Ohio Society of CPAs Nominating Committee unanimously recommended Lori Kaiser, CPA, MBA, CGMA, of Powell as the 2020-2021 chair-elect candidate of the Executive Board.

Jun 13, 2019, 14:59 by System

OSCPA represents the profession at every ABO meeting and shares the most recent information in our Professional Standards and Responsibilities programs.

Jun 13, 2019, 14:59 by System

Soon CPA exam candidates won’t have to wait until the next testing window to retake a section, thanks to a revised NASBA rule.