Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 AM 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 27, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

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

Jun 27, 2025, 02:00 AM 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 26, 2025, 02:00 AM 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 AM 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.

Jun 26, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Society of CPAs’ Nominating Committee has unanimously recommended Angela Lewis, CPA, of Upper Arlington as the 2025-2026 chair-elect candidate of the Board of Directors.

Jun 26, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Can you create the life you want even if your origin story isn’t necessarily made up of the stories you love? Absolutely, says Dr. Ashley A. Hicks. She’s going to help attendees learn to do it at the Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference on July 17.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Senate on June 11 passed the state operating budget, Substitute House Bill 96, with several OSCPA priorities included.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Interested in representing the Ohio Society of CPAs in an impactful way? House Bill 54 requires the Ohio Department of Transportation to appoint seven individuals to an Advisory Council, and OSCPA has a seat at the table.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 20, 2025.

Jun 20, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The deadline is approaching for OSCPA members to give feedback on the U.S. Treasury's plan to eliminate paper checks and adopt a new requirement for electronic payment only.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 AM 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.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Join us June 26 for our OSCPA Town Hall and Annual Meeting, hosted by President & CEO Laura A. Hay, CPA, CAE. We’ll kick off the 2025–2026 fiscal year with a look at the key initiatives OSCPA is driving on your behalf and what’s ahead for the profession.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

As of April 9, 2025, qualified CPAs licensed in other states can now practice in the Buckeye State without needing to obtain an Ohio specific license. The new law brings Ohio in line with several other states who now offer automatic interstate mobility. Read the full story available now in the May/Jun issue of CPA Voice.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

New York lawmakers have approved a bill that would create an alternative pathway to CPA licensure. The legislation, backed by the New York State Society of CPAs, passed both chambers and now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature.

Jun 18, 2025, 02:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

Otterbein University senior and accounting major Bryan Flannery was featured in a Wall Street Journal article discussing the impact of new pathways legislation on accounting students’ plans post-graduation.

Jun 13, 2025, 01:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending June 13, 2025.

Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Auditor of State’s Office is warning Ohio government entities to beware after many of them have fallen victim to Payment “Re-Direct” Schemes and Business Email Compromise schemes.

Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

OSCPA joined AICPA and 52 other state societies and jurisdictions to urge the U.S. Senate Finance Committee to retain the ability for all pass-through entities to deduct state and local taxes at the entity level.

Jun 12, 2025, 01:00 AM by Natalie Rooney

The Ohio Senate sent the state operating budget to the Ohio House on June 11 with a 23-10 vote after months of testimony. The chamber’s final version of Substitute House Bill 96 includes a flat tax on nonbusiness income phased in over two years.