Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Recently a member of the OSCPA team came across an article on times when being frugal hasn't worked out, oftentimes with hilarious or embarrassing results. We want to know: when has being frugal backfired for you?

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

It’s in the best interest of your company to keep you happy at work. Happy employees mean higher productivity and less turnover, but according to a recent article, many employers are relying on the physical surroundings of their space to keep their staff happy.

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

If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the last six months, you’ve likely heard about the ongoing debate between big internet providers and net neutrality supporters regarding the Obama-era net neutrality regulations that are being rolled back today. Yes, today.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM 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.

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In the tech world, few reports are more well-regarded than Mary Meeker’s annual presentation on internet trends and, more broadly, the tech industry. Here are a few of the biggest takeaways.

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“I think of [business intelligence solutions] as a data warehouse that can pull in data from a variety of sources,” Ed Gromann writes. “Business users can easily layer those datasets on top of one another in interesting and relevant ways.”

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Through network connections, eager recruiters and a quick search on Monster.com, it’s easy for staff to learn about job opportunities outside of your company.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Here's how the OSCPA Accounting and Auditing Committee answered a question from a member on a GAAP exception for new revenue recognition and lease standards.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Offering constructive criticism can be awkward. Sometimes the receiver doesn’t handle criticism well, and other times the giver butchers the delivery.

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An accounting firm reports that embracing this dimension of diversity has sparked greater innovation, improved manager leadership, strengthened pride among employees and highlighted the firm’s purpose.

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

It’s hard to know how to feel about artificial intelligence. On one hand, just in the accounting profession it has massive potential to free CPAs to do more meaningful work. On another, if a robot can replace you (and do what you do in half the time with zero errors), why wouldn’t your employer invest in that, or at least want to learn more? And, on a theoretical third hand, AI is flat-out scary.

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

Chances are, if you’re on Twitter, you’re following a handful of the folks who made it on to Avalara’s Accounting Top 100 social media leaderboard on May 9.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

ACLA is a professional development opportunity for college students of color to prepare for a successful future in accounting. At OSCPA we talk a lot about building a pipeline of diverse professionals, but just talking isn’t enough.

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

What do you think of when you hear the term "forensic accountant"?

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Professional woman are faced with a unique amount of scrutiny, especially as they climb the ladder to senior leadership roles.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

Management Accounting Day was May 6, which is reason enough to talk about an important profession that isn’t discussed as often as it should be.

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

When two of the richest men in the world start arguing about candy, we listen.

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Business leaders say there is untapped potential in the marijuana industry, but the factor that is having the most impact is regulatory uncertainty.

Jul 31, 2020, 13:01 PM by Jessica Salerno Shumaker

As another class of accounting students graduate this month from universities around the state, profession leaders should reevaluate how they will engage with their new office colleagues

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

A new group of audit reporting standards proposed in November by the AICPA Accounting Standards Board aims to increase the transparency of the auditor’s considerations in issuing an opinion.