New IRS Commissioner Billy Long, a former Missouri congressman and auctioneer rather than a tax specialist, brings an unconventional perspective to the agency at a time of staffing cuts and the rollout of the expansive One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Senate President Pro Tempore Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) and Senate Finance Chairman Jerry Cirino (R-Kirkland) have both announced they intend to seek the Senate presidency for Ohio's 137th General Assembly.

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending August 1, 2025.

With trends like coffee badging and quiet vacationing emerging in today’s remote and hybrid workplaces, organizations should assess whether their policies promote ethical behaviors. Read the full article in CPA Voice and earn FREE self-study CPE!

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.

Welcome to a new series of resources from OSCPA and Applegate Talent Strategies LLC. This specialized content is designed to help you lead, manage and transform your teams. This week: Learning to lead today's workforce.

Ohio’s 2025 Sales Tax Holiday is almost here. Scheduled to run 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.

More than 600 OSCPA members attended the July Town Hall to hear special guests Michael Bowman, CPA, and State Rep. Bill Roemer, CPA, share insights on upcoming federal tax changes and the implications of House Bill 96 for Ohio’s accounting profession.

A summary of Ohio’s legislative news for the week ending July 25, 2025.

It’s the update you’ve been waiting for: The One Big, Beautiful Bill – Impacts, implementation and tax planning opportunities. On July 30, join the experts as they unpack the implications of the OBBB and what it means for your planning strategies.

Hundreds of women in accounting and finance attended OSCPA’s annual Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference. A full day of inspiring speakers and thought-provoking sessions encouraged attendees to harness their power, lift each other up and embrace change.

Succession planning for CPA firms is crucial to ensuring firms' continuity, stability, transitioning and growth, and the process must adapt to address modern challenges and opportunities. Read the full article in the May/Jun issue of CPA Voice.

What you don’t know could hurt you, especially when it comes to criminal tax investigations. Attorneys Bob Webb and Justin Yarnell, CPA, want to make sure you can identify potential crimes as a CPA. Learn more at the 2025 Fraud & Forensic Conference.

Please help us expand OSCPA's Key Contact Program by taking a survey. The program helps you educate your local, state and national elected officials on the issues affecting you and your clients.

Courtney Clark assumes role of chair along with new board directors

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.

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.

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

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.

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.