Society News

Governor Appoints OSCPA Member to State Auditor Position

Antlers CPA to replace Jeff McMahan.

 

Time is Quickly Running Out

The termination deadline to renew your membership for next year is approaching. Don't be left in the dust. Be sure to keep your member-only benefits by renewing NOW.

 

Accounting & Auditing

New Guidelines Aim to Reduce Fraud

Nearly $653 Billion was lost to fraud in 2006. Learn how leading organizations collaborated to help minimize your risk.

 

Computer Technology

Office 2007: Best Features for Accountants

Though not a new application, Office 2007 offers many opportunities to increase productivity.

 

Trends: Educating Employees Reduces Security Breaches

Learn why educating your employees will help with security and keep up with these other trends: preventing theft by understanding firewalls; the seven deadly sins of backup and recovery; keeping IT projects on track; are cloud computing and hosted services right for you; tiny tech gear; and new Intuit offerings.

 

Consulting Services

More Diverse Workforce Equals More Successful Organization

Help your clients earn more business with these tips on staff diversity.

 

Industry

Regulatory Actions Published to Streamline SRO Rule-Filing Process

Learn why the SEC issued a final ruling and new guidance to improve the rulemaking process.

 

Rule Changes Proposed to Modernize Oil and Gas Reporting Requirements

Changes said to help provide investors with a more accurate and useful picture of company holdings.

 

Marketing

¿Habla español? When New Business Depends on It

In an ever-changing society, the ability to speak to audiences in their own language has never been more important.

 

Personal Financial Planning

Health Savings Accounts Replacing Other Health Care Spending Options

The latest IRS statistics reveal that tax-preferred HSAs have changed how thousands of Americans pay for health care.

 

Practice Management

Tulsa Roundtables Announced

Small firm practitioners in the Tulsa area are invited to discuss issues and share best practices with peers on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

 

2008 Small Firm Practitioners Survey Results Are In

Ever wonder if you're offering your customers enough to stay competitive? Find out how you compare.

 

Tax

Education tax credits would save states billions

Study offers tool for evaluating fiscal impact of tax credits.

 

IRS Seeking Applications for New VITA Grant

College groups and others who offer community tax help need to apply by Sept. 2.

 

Continuing Professional Education

Summer Conference Offers CPE Variety

Earn eight hours of CPE in auditing, industry, tax and ethics at the OSCPA’s Summer CPE Conference.

 

Financial Literacy

Like the Middle Class, Wealthy are Cutting Back on Spending

Spending pendulum swings to the 'fear' side for many wealthy Americans.

 

Professional Partners

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