#WhyCPA? Because CPA is the Gold Standard
Isn’t it funny that three little letters make all the difference when it comes to describing who you are and what you do? Those three letters—CPA—are an indicator that [...]
View From the Dome: Gov. McMaster Recommends Disbursal of $1.9B Coronavirus Relief Fund in Two Phases
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, June 12, 2020 Primary elections occurred this past Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster provided his recommendations to the General Assembly this week for the expenditure [...]
President Enacts ‘Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020,’ Gives More Flexibility to Borrowers
President Donald Trump on Friday signed the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020,” after the Senate had late Wednesday night passed the House bill that creates more flexibility [...]
View From the Dome: House COVID-19 Liability Protection Committee Weighs Burdens of Potential Lawsuits for Struggling Businesses
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, June 5, 2020 Several legislative committees met this past week to discuss actions needed to assist in the economic recovery. Both the House and [...]
View From the Dome: Gov. McMaster Will Now Review accelerateSC Committee’s Final Recommendations
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, May 29, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster issued a new Executive Order on Wednesday extending the State of Emergency for an additional 15 days as South [...]
Being Useful and Easy to Find: How Financial Services Firms Can Use Inbound Marketing
By David R. Peters, CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU | SCACPA Member Since 2016 I take pride in my quick trigger finger for making unwanted advertising disappear. Every morning starts with [...]
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator Available; Push Continues for Additional Guidance
Note: On June 6, the ‘Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020’ was enacted, which gives more flexibility to borrowers. Learn more here. A PPP Loan Forgiveness calculator is [...]
View From the Dome: Restrictions Lift on Tourist Attractions on May 22, but Extended State of Emergency Remains until May 27
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, May 22, 2020 Gov Henry McMaster signed into law a Continuing Resolution to keep the state's government operating. The governor also issued a new [...]
Takeaways from ‘Workplace Safety Reopening Guide for SC Employers’ Legal Webinar
Takeaways from ‘Workplace Safety Reopening Guide for SC Employers’ Legal Webinar The S.C. Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar Thursday for employers on how to safely begin reopening businesses. [...]
Thanks to All Virtual Spring Splash Attendees for Creating a CPE Success Story! Our Speakers Learned a Lot Along the Way, Too
No matter where you logged in from, thank you to all SCACPA members and presenters who banded together to turn the May 14-15 Virtual Spring Splash into a CPE success [...]
Amid the Rapid Change, Get Your Firm on the Cloud to Track New Opportunities
As you transition to virtual meeting environments, take stock of that data to re-imagine how you measure your firm – and the client experience By Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA [...]
Attention Attendees of Virtual Spring Splash! Here’s How to Make Sure You and Your Devices are Prepared for SCACPA’s Biggest Two Days of Livestream Ever
Test Your Equipment Please Make Sure You’ll Be in the Correct Classroom! Gaining Your Credit Your Virtual Spring Splash is only a [...]
View From the Dome: Gov. McMaster Announces that Indoor Dining in SC Can Resume on May 11
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, May 8, 2020 The accelerateSC committee met again this past week to discuss recommendations to the governor on getting the economy moving again. The [...]
Board of Economic Advisors Reduces SC FY20-21Tax Revenue Estimate by Another $58.3M to Nearly $702M
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources South Carolina’s Board of Economic Advisors lowered next year’s budget estimate by $58.3 million at a [...]
Introducing the PPP Loan Forgiveness Services Matrix
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the COVID-19 situation at https://www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources. The PPP Loan Forgiveness Services Matrix is a new AICPA tool to help CPAs navigate their [...]
View From the Dome: General Assembly Set to Return to State House on May 12
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, May 1, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster renewed his State of Emergency Order on Monday afternoon that will be in effect another 15 days. The accelerateSC Committee [...]
These SC Counties are Offering Pandemic Relief Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
SCACPA is aware of two counties that have announced pandemic relief grants targeted for small businesses. KERSHAW COUNTY Eligible small business owners may apply for the Small Business Stabilization [...]
View From the Dome (April 24, 2020): accelerateSC Revitalization Task Force Goes to Work
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, April 24, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster lifted some restrictions on public access to beaches and waterways and announced the creation of a task force [...]
Your Turn to Ask the Questions: Make Time for Livestream Webinar ‘COVID-19 Update: Part III with Town Hall’
COVID-19 Update: Part III with Town Hall (LIVESTREAM) (LITX44) When: Friday, April 24, 2020 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) CPE Bank Hours for Members: 4 Price for Nonmembers: $160 Register now [...]
View from the Dome: McMaster Announces ‘Accelerate South Carolina’ Revitalization Plan, Details to Come
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, April 17, 2020 Gov. Henry McMaster extended the COVID-19 Emergency Order for another 15 days until Monday, April 27. South Carolina's public schools will [...]
PPP & CARES Act Resources Update: PEEC statement, Recommendations for PPP Lenders Docs, AICPA Chat Function, and More
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources Here are new and updated documents and links to help those with CARES Act and Paycheck [...]
SBA Updates Guidance, FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources Here is the latest information to help CPAs as they assist small businesses. (UPDATED: April 15, [...]
SCDOR Offers Filing and Payment Relief Information for South Carolina Taxes
In response to expanded tax relief provided by the IRS, the South Carolina Department of Revenue is providing additional tax filing and payment relief. You can review Information Letter [...]
SCACPA Presents Livestream Webinar “Paycheck Protection Plan Loans: Explained” with Art Werner, Bradley Burnett and Lynn Nichols
Paycheck Protection Plan Loans: Explained (LIVESTREAM) (LITX43) When: Friday, April 17 (8:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.) CPE Bank Hours for Members: 2 Price for Non-members: $80.00 Event Description Register [...]
IRS Extends More Tax Deadlines for Individuals, Businesses with Notice 2020-23
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources The IRS released Notice 2020-23 on Thursday, April 9, to extend more tax deadlines for individuals [...]
Update on CPAs Acting as an Agent and Getting Paid for PPP Loan Services
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources SCACPA hears your frustration around providing services to your small business clients as they apply for Paycheck [...]
SCDEW VIDEO Q&A: Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Suber Answers SCACPA Member Questions on Filing; Plus SCDEW FAQs
Keep up with all SCACPA updates specific to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation at www.scacpa.org/covid-19-response-and-resources SCACPA wants to thank our members for taking advantage of the forums of SCACPA Connect, our [...]
Gov. McMaster Issues ‘Stay-at-Home and Work’ Order for South Carolina
Source: South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday afternoon he had issued Executive Order 2020-21, putting a mandatory “Home-or-Work Order” in place beginning Tuesday, April 7, [...]
SCACPA Presents Upcoming Livestream Webinars on “COVID-19 Tax Law Developments” with Art Werner, Bradley Burnett and Lynn Nichols
COVID-19 Tax Law Developments: Tax Effects of Coronavirus (COVID‐19) and CARES Act (Livestream codes LITX41 and LITX42) Dates and Times: Register for Livestream LITX41 on Wednesday, April 8 (9 [...]
Thinking Through the Issues of the ‘Paycheck Protection Program’: Should CPAs Offer to be a Loan Agent?
SCACPA knows that many CPAs are analyzing the rules of the Treasury Department’s Paycheck Protection Program application. While there are many ways you can help your small business clients, [...]