by martin bissett
from state societies to the aicpa, the hosts shed light on the collaborative ecosystem guiding cpas.
accounting arc
with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto.
center for accounting transformation
the accounting profession operates within a complex framework of governance, where state and national organizations play critical roles in shaping standards, supporting professionals, and maintaining public trust. in a recent episode of accounting arc, donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and liz mason, cpa, dive deep into the often misunderstood relationships between state societies, boards of accountancy, and national entities like the aicpa and nasba. their discussion offers a candid look at how these organizations work together to regulate, educate, and advocate for cpas, while highlighting the importance of participation at every level.
more accounting arc: top 10 red flags to watch for in accounting offices | jeremy dubow: private equity as a catalyst for growth | break the burnout cycle in accounting | accounting in transition: 2024 reflections & the road ahead | ron baker: visions for the accounting profession | angie grissom: next gen inspo for accountants | does accounting belong in stem? | rose wang: where numbers meet strategy and creativity | tiktok fraud exposes gaps in financial literacy | how accounting pros own the stage in public speaking | greg kyte: being a cpa is like being the marie kondo of numbers | rachel bashore: a lawyer’s case for reinventing accounting | beyond the basics in ethics eduction | bailey lenart: from ledger sheets to transformational change | election tax plans: what cpas need to know |
“many see state societies as just cpe organizers, but they’re also advocacy powerhouses,” explains patrick, ceo of verifyiq and co-founder of tb academy, who details maryland’s proactive society. state societies also facilitate specialized communities and foster advocacy efforts on behalf of cpas.
survey respondents say the new year means new plans.
by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research
it’s shaping up to be a pretty good year, according to early results from the 2025 busy season barometer. half expect a year better than last year’s good year, and less than 10 percent think it will be worse.
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why?
figures for 2024 topped those of 2023 until it came to refunds.
by beth bellor
as the 2025 busy season kicks off and we wait for the first individual income tax return reports to trickle in, let’s take a peek at how the last drips of 2024 compared to the dregs of 2023.
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by the end of 2024, the internal revenue service had received 163.5 million returns, up 0.9 percent from the end of 2023. it had processed 163.5 million returns, up 0.3 percent, which included returns received in the prior or current year and processed in the calendar year.
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plus how to automate getting paid.
by jody padar
radical pricing – by the radical cpa
a well-structured agreement can make or break an engagement. we see this happen every day.
were you a fan of the television show “two and a half men”? remember when charlie sheen was fired? he ended up suing for what he thought he was owed for the remainder of his contract. and, surprisingly, there was not a comprehensive agreement detailing the terms. no one likely thought sheen would end his run on the show in this manner and didn’t plan for it.
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a similar scenario could happen to you, albeit with fewer global headlines i suppose. that’s why, once your client is ready to start working with you on a value basis, you’ll need to create a contract to finalize the deal.
there are two main agreements used by accountants today – the engagement letter and the service-level agreement. both are legally binding but look a bit different.
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