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What's New at the Society?


 
Unlimited CPE for NYSSCPA Members

Introducing a New Member Benefit!
 
NYSSCPA members now have free unlimited access to CPE courses in our Self Study Course Catalog.
 
"I enjoy the online CPE because it allows for me to stay up-to-date with pertinent accounting issues while studying on my own time. I can pause the sessions and resume at my convenience. I feel the CPE is highly relevant as a majority of the sessions have lecturers who are experts in their field. The online interface that NYSSCPA utilizes is user friendly and allows me to easily sort by topic."
– Greg Kozerski, Jr., NYSSCPA Member

 
 
The New NYSSCPA Career Center

Whether you're an employer looking for your next great hire, or a job seeker looking for your next great opportunity, the NYSSCPA Career Center is here to assist you.

Employers: Post Job Descriptions Here
Job Seekers: View Open Positions Here

 
 
Get Money Smart

The cost of financial ignorance is high.

Check out these materials and consider attending one of our free events to learn more about taxes, credit, debt, budgeting, the basics of investing and learning activities for children.

 
 
The NYSSCPA Technical Helpline

Stumped? Get CPA expertise through the technical helpline!

Email your inquires to technicalhelpline@nysscpa.org.

 

The Latest From Our Publications


Read the Sept/Dec 2024 Issue on


CPAJournal.com

The focus of this issue is once again education. The past year has seen the debate over attracting new people to the profession and expanding the pipeline turn to action. Legislative proposals in several states have been aimed at making entrance into the profession more accessible. A recent proposal from the AICPA and NASBA would create a new competency-based experience pathway to licensure that could lead to significant changes to licensure across the country. The implications are broad-reaching, and all CPAs should pay attention to how these events unfold.

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  • AICPA, NASBA Propose UAA Changes Amid Various States Exploring New Pathways to CPA Licensure
    Feb 14, 2025
    The AICPA and NASBA are advancing proposed changes to Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA), introducing another alternative path to CPA licensure that allows candidates to qualify with a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience. This proposal aims to address workforce shortages while maintaining professional integrity and public protection. The associations are soliciting feedback on the proposed UAA language with a comment period lasting 60 days.
  • AICPA and NASBA Release Feedback Expressing Concerns About Their Proposed Competency-Based Pathway and UAA
    Feb 14, 2025

    The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have gathered extensive feedback on their proposed changes to CPA licensure requirements. Various stakeholders expressed concerns about the proposed competency-based pathway, prompting the associations to table this pathway for now. The associations also said the concerns about the UAA Exposure Draft, "will need to be addressed to gain broader support for the proposed revisions."

  • CPA Exam Pass Rates Raise Questions
    Feb 14, 2025
    CPA candidates across the globe received their latest CPA exam scores in February, according to AICPA & CIMA. These come as "some discussion about whether parts of the CPA exam are too hard and other parts are too easy," the AICPA noted.


  • Regulatory Roundup: February 11-17
    Feb 18, 2025
    With so many regulators out there, it can be tough to keep track of all the decisions being made. This is the NYCPA's regular series that collects relevant regulatory announcements from the past week and puts them in one place to help you stay on top of the issues.
  • AICPA, NASBA Propose UAA Changes Amid Various States Exploring New Pathways to CPA Licensure
    Feb 14, 2025

    The AICPA and NASBA are advancing proposed changes to Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA), introducing another alternative path to CPA licensure that allows candidates to qualify with a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience. This proposal aims to address workforce shortages while maintaining professional integrity and public protection. The associations are soliciting feedback on the proposed UAA language with a comment period lasting 60 days.

  • AICPA and NASBA Release Feedback Expressing Concerns About Their Proposed Competency-Based Pathway and UAA
    Feb 14, 2025
    The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy have gathered extensive feedback on their proposed changes to CPA licensure requirements. Various stakeholders expressed concerns about the proposed competency-based pathway, prompting the associations to table this pathway for now. The associations also said the concerns about the UAA Exposure Draft, "will need to be addressed to gain broader support for the proposed revisions."
  • Accounting Firms Hire Growth Leaders as Dealmaking Increases
    Feb 14, 2025
    An increasing number of accounting firms are hiring chief growth officers as small and midsize players in the profession are trying to stay competitive in the midst of fast-paced expansion and dealmaking.
  • House Passes Bill to Extend BOI Reporting Deadline
    Feb 13, 2025
    The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bill granting small businesses an extra year to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information reporting requirements. The bill, which now moves to the Senate, extends the deadline to Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Can a Home Subject to a Mortgage Be Transferred to a Trust?
    Jan 30, 2025

    One of the most common concerns clients have about transferring a home that is subject to a mortgage to an inter vivos trust (a trust created during one’s lifetime) is whether doing so will trigger the due-on-sale (DOS) clause of the mortgage. Most mortgage agreements contain a provision stating that upon the conveyance of property subject to the mortgage, the entire outstanding amount of the mortgage is immediately due and payable to the lender.

     

  • State Tax Considerations When Selling a Partnership Interest
    Jan 30, 2025
    State tax considerations often get short shrift when planning for the sale of a business or investment held in a partnership. That’s not surprising when we compare federal and state tax rates. But sales of partnership interests can be taxable to a corporate or individual nonresident partner in states that the partner has no other connections apart from the activities of the underlying partnership being sold.

     

  • 2024 New York Tax Update – Year in Review
    Jan 30, 2025

    2024 was yet another busy year for New York taxes. The Budget was, once again, full of new and interesting tax provisions, albeit lighter on changes than the last few years. There were various highlights, including new rules regarding representatives, guidance from New York City on changes to the Business Corporation Tax, and a challenge to the Tax Department’s New Corporate Regulations related to Public Law 86-272. 

  • Asset Division and Tax Considerations in High-Net-Worth Divorces
    Jan 6, 2025

    Certified public accountants and other financial professionals excel at deciphering complex financial matters, especially when it comes to asset management. However, it’s not unheard of for both financial experts and lawyers to get caught off guard during the asset division process in a high-net-worth divorce.