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Meet the CPE Committee of 16, Creating ‘Just in Time’ Education by CPAs, for CPAs

By |2020-11-13T17:47:05-05:00October 19th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Business & Industry, Educate, Featured, Legislative/Advocacy, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

The CPE Committee of 16 is essential in ensuring that SCACPA provides the continuing education that members want. The team is responsible for defining, documenting and identifying sessions and [...]

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Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (Oct. 12, 2020): Ineffective S Corp Election

By |2020-10-19T14:07:15-04:00October 13th, 2020|Blogs, Educate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]

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SCACPA Advocacy Scores Conformity Among Three Important Wins at State House

By |2020-09-30T15:06:28-04:00September 30th, 2020|Advocate, Blogs, COVID-19, Featured, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology, Why CPA|

When the Senate passed bill S.545 during special session on Tuesday, Sept. 22, it represented three wins for the SCACPA Advocacy Team over this incredibly difficult year. The bill [...]

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Is Your Team New to Working Remotely While Social Distancing? Pay Attention to Your Cybersecurity

By |2020-11-06T17:47:41-05:00September 26th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, Connect, COVID-19, Featured, Technology|

By Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA, CITP, CGMA | K2 Enterprises As the world comes to grips with COVID-19, many businesses are encouraging team members to work from home. [...]

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SCACPA Commends BOA for Addressing Modification of Livestream CPE Rules and Hardship Requests

By |2020-10-29T17:36:52-04:00September 14th, 2020|Advocate, Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Featured, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology, Why CPA|

UPDATE: The South Carolina Board of Accountancy has released its announcement on this development. It is re-printed at the bottom of this post. The BOA's announcement includes a reminder [...]

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View From the Dome: Senate Finance Committee Passes Version of FY20-21 Budget, OKs $420M from CARES Act for Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

By |2020-10-07T18:15:12-04:00September 11th, 2020|Advocate, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 The Senate Finance Committee passed its version of the FY20-21 state budget and authorization for the remaining CARES Act funds. The [...]

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Galasso Learning Solutions: Virtual Currency – New Practice Aid

By |2020-10-07T18:15:29-04:00September 10th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Educate, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Technology|

Cryptocurrency is becoming a more recognized transaction with more entities participating in this ecosystem. The AICPA has issued nonauthoritative guidance on accounting and auditing digital assets. FASB does not [...]

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Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (Sept. 7, 2020): IRS Issues Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance

By |2020-10-07T18:13:26-04:00September 8th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Educate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]

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Introducing Your New-Look Current Assets E-Newsletter, Tailored to Your Interests

By |2020-11-05T23:25:25-05:00September 1st, 2020|Blogs, Communicate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Technology|

With Communications as one of our Five Pillars of membership, SCACPA is dedicated to bringing you a comprehensive news package that cuts through the clutter of your inbox. That’s [...]

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Introducing the “Accountable” Podcast for CFOs with SCACPA B&I Advisor David Peters, CPA

By |2020-10-07T18:22:55-04:00August 28th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, Communicate, Membership Page Controls, Technology, Why CPA|

Join host David R. Peters, CPA, MST, on this installment of “Accountable,” the podcast for CFOs, by CFOs. David talks with Toni Berbrick, CPA, about cybersecurity. She is an [...]

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Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (Aug. 24): Vacation Property Rentals and IRC Sec. 469

By |2020-10-07T18:22:27-04:00August 26th, 2020|Educate, Governmental, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]

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You Can Earn Six Hours of Livestream Ethics Credits on September 16 (and Discover Some Tech Gizmos, Too!)

By |2020-10-07T18:19:43-04:00August 18th, 2020|Blogs, Educate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Technology|

A quality tax practice begins with respect for the standards, and SCACPA is presenting a day of six total hours of livestream ethics training on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Start [...]

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Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (Aug. 10, 2020): Recapture of Erroneous Coronavirus Credit Refunds

By |2020-10-07T18:30:37-04:00August 10th, 2020|Blogs, COVID-19, Educate, Governmental, Membership Page Controls, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]

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SCDOR Roundup: 2020 Individual Income Tax Statistics and Policy Division Updates

By |2020-10-26T16:51:22-04:00August 4th, 2020|Blogs, Communicate, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Tax, Technology|

More South Carolina taxpayers filed their Individual Income Tax returns on time this year, with more taxpayers choosing electronic filing options, according to preliminary figures from the South Carolina [...]

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NASBA Board Unanimously Approves CPA Evolution Framework

By |2020-07-28T15:15:51-04:00July 28th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Educate, Featured, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Technology, Why CPA|

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Board of Directors has announced its unanimous vote of support for the advancement of the CPA Evolution initiative that designs and [...]

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SCACPA Legislative Update: Congress Requires Recommendations from CPAs for Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief Legislation

By |2020-07-21T16:32:45-04:00July 21st, 2020|Advocate, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Featured, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Tax, Technology|

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have returned to Washington, DC, for the first time since June. Leadership from both chambers are in deep discussion about a path forward [...]

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SCACPA and Paychex are Partnering to Provide Helpful Resources

By |2020-11-06T14:00:36-05:00July 21st, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, Communicate, COVID-19, Featured, Membership Page Controls, Partners, Public Relations, Regulatory, Technology|

A message from SCACPA CEO Chris Jenkins: With so much change impacting business, there is no better time for SCACPA and Paychex to be working with one another. SCACPA is [...]

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BPS CPA Kaczor to Address National Conference with Strategies to Combat COVID-19 Spike in Business Fraud

By |2020-07-13T14:16:17-04:00July 14th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Educate, Featured, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Technology|

Fraudsters have been taking advantage of the new work and life routines of the pandemic and causing mayhem, according to Jessica Kaczor, CPA, CFE, of Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer, [...]

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All Through June, SCACPA Has More Than 65 Hours of Livestream CPE for B&I, Government, Nonprofit, Ethics and More

By |2020-11-05T23:25:56-05:00June 27th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Educate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Partners, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Note: For your convenience, you can download a PDF with SCACPA's entire month of June CPE itinerary, complete with course information and links to register for the courses here. [...]

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Three Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs Share Their ‘How I Work – From Home’ Stories With SCACPA

By |2020-06-16T19:44:36-04:00June 22nd, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, Connect, COVID-19, Featured, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Tax, Technology, Why CPA|

Longtime SCACPA members know that a regular feature of the Association’s quarterly magazine is “How I Work.” In every issue of South Carolina CPA Report, we strive to showcase [...]

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator Available; Push Continues for Additional Guidance

By |2020-11-05T23:40:46-05:00May 26th, 2020|Advocate, Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

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 [...]

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Thanks to All Virtual Spring Splash Attendees for Creating a CPE Success Story! Our Speakers Learned a Lot Along the Way, Too

By |2020-05-28T16:44:59-04:00May 21st, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Educate, Featured, Governmental, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology, Why CPA|

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 [...]

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Amid the Rapid Change, Get Your Firm on the Cloud to Track New Opportunities

By |2020-05-20T11:42:23-04:00May 20th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, Connect, COVID-19, Featured, Membership Page Controls, Technology, Why CPA|

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 [...]

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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

By |2021-05-05T13:32:31-04:00May 11th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, COVID-19, Educate, Featured, Governmental, Grow, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology, Why CPA|

Test Your Equipment         Please Make Sure You’ll Be in the Correct Classroom!       Gaining Your Credit Your Virtual Spring Splash is only a [...]

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Your Guide to Virtual Spring Splash 2020: Course Descriptions, Online Classroom Links and Registration Tools

By |2020-11-05T23:25:36-05:00May 11th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, COVID-19, Educate, Membership, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

Spring Splash 2020 is going virtual, and we’re offering you more options than ever. SCACPA is delivering our planned tracks of Tax and A&A via livestream on May 14-15. [...]

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SCDOR Offers Filing and Payment Relief Information for South Carolina Taxes

By |2020-11-06T11:04:59-05:00April 14th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, Communicate, COVID-19, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Public Relations, Regulatory, Tax, Technology|

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 [...]

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SCDEW VIDEO Q&A: Chief Administrative Officer Jamie Suber Answers SCACPA Member Questions on Filing; Plus SCDEW FAQs

By |2020-11-05T23:33:07-05:00April 8th, 2020|Auditing & Accounting, Blogs, Business & Industry, Communicate, COVID-19, Governmental, Legislative/Advocacy, Membership Page Controls, Regulatory, Technology|

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 [...]

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Here are Some Answers for Your Questions About Mass Filing for Unemployment Benefits

By |2020-11-05T23:50:29-05:00March 27th, 2020|Blogs, Business & Industry, Communicate, COVID-19, Governmental, Membership Page Controls, Regulatory, Technology|

SCACPA understands that many members have questions and concerns regarding the mass filing for unemployment benefits via the online portals of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. While [...]

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