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February has been a busy month for our members! Check out the most recent OSCPA member promotions and new positions.

Meet Bert N. Mitchell, CPA, was the 100th Black CPA in the U.S. Discover Mitchell's incredible story today!

Meet Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA, CGMA, the first Black CEO of a state CPA society. Hear him reflect on the experience of interviewing five of the first 100 Black CPAs in the U.S.

The IRS has provided further details on additional transition relief for certain domestic partnerships and S corporations preparing the new schedules K-2 and K-3.

The OSCPA's Knowledge Hub has five must-read guides covering everything from future proofing your firm to using data to benefit your work.

Meet Lester McKeever, Jr., J.D., the 61st Black CPA in the U.S. McKeever was born and raised in Chicago, and went on to make history when he was appointed chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The OSCPA has 17 committees dedicated to advancing various areas of the accounting profession. Explore what each committee is working on and consider joining the ones that speak to you.

Meet the CPA newlyweds who found love in the accounting classroom and said their vows following a proposal delivered via Excel sheet.

Last year marked the centennial of the first Black CPA in the U.S. Discover the stories of other trailblazing Black CPAs and explore ways to help build a better and more diverse future for the CPA profession.

Discover the story of the U.S.' first Black CPA and how honoring the past, celebrating the progress and building toward the future can bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to the CPA profession.

Learn about the impact the first Black CPA Ph.D.s had on attracting generations of future Black CPAs and how diversity in the classroom can continue to change the profession for the better.

Learn about the Black CPA professionals who have overcome adversity and had success building Black-owned CPA firms.

Meet John W. Cromwell Jr., the United States' first Black CPA. Cromwell's incredible perseverance allowed him to open a new door that many Black CPAs would enter through in the coming decades.

In December 2021, the OSCPA launched its annual virtual coat drive. Our members responded with enthusiasm and raised enough money to help keep 240 Oklahomans warm this winter.

On January 27, the IRS announced its intention to stop some notices to taxpayers as they increase resources to process backlogged files. 

The Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition have released a statement in response to recent actions by the IRS to suspend “some notices to taxpayers” for the upcoming tax filing season.

Four OSCPA members are reaching new heights in their careers at the start of 2022. Find out which of your fellow members are now partners at HoganTaylor LLP.

Discover the OSCPA's work-life balance resources and find out how your peers organize their life and work responsibilities.

The OSCPA and its members started 2022 off strong. Learn more about the CPE and committee events enjoyed by our members this month.

New limits are under consideration by Congress, which may mean changes on the horizon. The OSCPA can provide you with opportunities to stay informed.