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Feb 19, 2010
Bean Counters Unite   Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:25:29 +0000
Bean Counters… What a name for such an august group of “paper pushers”. . .not “bean” pushers.  When confusion with the English language clouds my gray matter, I always find clarity in the pages of Wikipedia:  1. bean counter (noun) – an accountant or bureaucrat who is believed to place undue emphasis on the control of expenditures Perhaps [...]

Accounting Educators and the Future of the CPA Profession   Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:45:39 +0000
Dr. James Edwards and Dr. Howard Sanders were just two of the talented staff in the accounting department of the University of South Carolina when I was a student in the early 1970s.  Upon reflection I credit all my professors with preparing me for a wonderful career.  One of my favorite SCACPA board members is [...]

Introducing SCACPA’s 2010 Bold Steps   Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:57 +0000
Failure to plan is planning to fail. Each year SCACPA schedules a meaningful planning retreat. With the help of Carol Kerwan, CPA, our consultant care of the Maryland Association of CPAs, we evaluated the 2009 progress and prioritized Five Bold Steps for 2010. Please allow me to refresh our memories and challenge us all to [...]

Tax Season 2010…underway!   Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:32 +0000
By the time this post hits the I-net the life of a CPA in public practice in South Carolina has probably been fully emerged into “busy season” or “tax season.” Thanks to the US Government some years ago, the Internal Revenue Code forced most S Corps, partnerships and trusts to adopt a December 31 year [...]

Happy 100th Birthday to the Boy Scouts of America   Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:55:07 +0000
February 8, 2010 (today) marks the 100th birthday of the Boys Scouts of America.  On behalf of SCACPA, I want to wish all Scouts from all generations a very happy birthday and many, many more.  In my view, Scouting is a fine institution that has positively molded the lives of many young Americans.  We probably [...]

A wise accountant once said….   Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:50:11 +0000
Wouldn’t you stop and listen to the words of anyone that was wise?  Generally we hear that wisdom comes from a wise “old” person.  I recall in the early days of my accounting career that the worthy mentors were those with a three digit SC CPA license number.  I coveted same, but was gracefully granted [...]

2010 Kickoff – Annual Leadership Summit   Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:31 +0000
What a fruitful time your SCACPA leaders had as we kicked off the 2010 agenda in at SCACPA’s headquarters in Columbia.  Committee chairs and chapter officers joined the SCACPA board of directors last week for a daylong leadership training and planning session. Upon reflection I see that not only have many members been working diligently, [...]

AICPA Reaches Out to Haiti   Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:39:47 +0000
Monday we celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Dr. King was a civil rights leader, servant leader and phenomenal speaker; he continues to inspire our nation and the world to dream new dreams. Let’s not just take this day, but this week, month and year to remember and reflect on the freedoms we have [...]

Haiti and SC CPA’s   Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:03:39 +0000
It is very difficult to imagine all the devastation that has taken place in Haiti.  The news reports and photos coming to us just cause me to stop and feel the pain.  And like so many others, I want to know what can I do?  If any CPA’s in South Carolina are asking the same, I [...]

Legislation: Be proactive, not reactive   Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:59:24 +0000
The South Carolina General Assembly reconvened yesterday for the 2010 session. State budget cuts, economic development, reforming the Employment Security Commission and, once and for all, censuring the governor top our legislator’s priority list. Most legislative initiatives considered at the State House have the potential to impact you, your family and your business. For the CPA [...]

 

   


      

 

SCACPA's Weekly Legislative Update: Straight from the State House each week, read an update from SCACPA's lobbying team

South Carolina Tax News You Need Now: You’re undoubtedly in the frenzy of tax season. Here’s some up-to-date information you may find helpful as you prepare returns.

SCACPA president Eddie Brown receives national recognition for his expertise in international tax (AICPA Daily Letter)

SCACPA supports federal legislation requiring comptroller general to be a CPA: Read the letter sent to the South Carolina delegation.

IRS Letter Causes Preparers Concern

 

Haiti Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief

 

Got Questions for the IRS?

 

IRS Introduces Proposal to Regulate Paid Tax Preparers in an Effort to Improve Compliance and Enhance Ethical Conduct