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Legislation has been proposed that includes language that would disadvantage specified service trades or businesses (SSTBs), including accountants, by subjecting them to the individual cap on state and local income tax deductions at the federal level regardless of the partners’ or owners’ income level or the state in which they reside. The AICPA and OSCPA have issued an action alert in opposition of the bill in its current form.

The appointed members of the OSCPA Nominating Committee have been posted to the membership for a 30-day comment period. Members are encouraged to review and make comments on the committee.

The AICPA and the NASBA have given their approval to new model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

Meet members of BRAYN Consulting, Alyssa Honnette and Hailey Pinzone, as they share insights on specialty tax projects, such as 45L, 179D, cost segregation, and R&D.

Take a look at the OSCPA student members being recognized for their hard work during the 2024-2025 school year.

Members gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol this week for the OSCPA's Annual CPA Advocacy Day. Read more legislative updates and find out what happened during the event!

Join us in celebrating seven accounting industry leaders recently named as distinguished recipients of the 2024 Trailblazer and Pathfinder awards.

The Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) announced its new slate of board members for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, bringing together a dynamic group of leaders poised to push the organization forward.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has released draft language for a measure that would defund the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and transfer its activities to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Check out what is happening at the OSCPA in May and June!

Get to know Melisa Galasso and gain insights into her upcoming Governmental Accounting & Auditing Conference session.

Check out what is happening at the OSCPA in April and May!

Applications are open through June 30, 2025.

Implementing a vendor management process can help you evaluate your vendors upfront to ensure they’ll be able to meet your business’s operational and security needs. Learn how to evaluate and put in place a process for vendor management from INTRUST Bank.

The AICPA released resources to help firms transition to the new quality management standards, effective December 15, 2025.

HoganTaylor, one of the largest business advisory and public accounting firms in Oklahoma and Arkansas, was recently added to the Top 100 firms list by Accounting Today.

Explore the need for project management solutions and learn more about some of today’s leading options from K2 Enterprises.

Hear from OSCPA CEO Blaine Peterson, CPA, on key priorities as the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session progresses, including actively engaged in advocating for policies that support CPAs and the accounting profession.

The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to the Code of Professional Conduct related to independence in alternative practice structures (APS). OSCPA members are encouraged to review the discussion memo and submit comments by June 15.

The OSCPA, in collaboration with the AICPA, is actively monitoring federal workforce reductions and advocating for the rights of CPAs and taxpayers. Together, we are committed to ensuring a stable tax system and protecting the interests of our members during this time of uncertainty.