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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 May/June 2024 Issue on


CPAJournal.com

The best planning requires knowledge, preparation, and foresight. CPAs advising individuals, families, and corporations on tax strategy need to bring these qualities to bear in the context of strong trusted relationships. Tax planning done right is done in advance, not rushed at the eleventh hour. Given the uncertainty in the current tax landscape—with various provisions scheduled to sunset next year and an upcoming election that could lead to significant policy changes—now is the time to get started.

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  • Survey: Majority of Firms to Adopt AI in Their Hiring Processes in 2025
    Nov 2, 2024

    A recent survey by Resume Builder shows that over half (51%) of firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their hiring processes. More firms are expected to get on board with the technology. By the end of 2025, 68% of firms will use AI to recruit new talent. Bigger companies are also more likely to adopt these technologies. 

  • Expert: Accounting Profession Is Slowly Adopting Wall Street’s Work-Life Balance Policies
    Oct 31, 2024
    Wall Street institutions are beginning to tone down their punishing work practices and schedules due to the backlash they have received. Alice Grey Harrison, managing partner at AGH Consulting Group, wrote that the accounting profession needs to follow its peers in finance. This is especially true given the accounting pipeline shortage as well as a generational shift in workplace expectations.  
  • Despite Shortened Workweek’s Perks, Experts Say It Might Not Work in the U.S.
    Oct 29, 2024
    The potential to cut a day of work from the five-day schedule without lowering pay is a good deal for staff. Thus, various studies show employees like the idea of a four-day workweek, specifically in light of increasing cases of burnout.   However, some experts say its broad adoption would not be viable in the U.S. 


  • AI in Accounting: Leveraging the New Era of Efficiency and Insight Part 2
    Oct 29, 2024

    This is part two of a two-part series on Leveraging AI for Tax Resolution and Client Success. To view part one, please click here.

    First, it is crucial to understand the different types of AI models and capabilities readily available on the market today.

  • Does a Transfer on Death Deed Live up to the Hype?
    Oct 29, 2024

    Effective July 19, 2024, the Heirs Property Protection and Deed Theft Prevention Act of 2024 became law in New York. With the enactment of a new Section 424 of the Real Property Law (RPL), a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) was authorized. One of the stated objectives of a TODD is to avoid probate for real property without having to use a costlier living trust. This purportedly simplifies and reduces the expense of conveying real property for persons of modest means and lower income.

  • A Test of New York State’s Infamous Convenience Rule
    Oct 29, 2024

    The case of Scott and Elizabeth Bryant was heard in the Division of Tax Appeals by Administrative Law Judge Alexander Chu-Fong. The determination was dated Sept. 12, 2024, DTA number 830818.

    This case addresses New York State’s convenience rule for telecommuting employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. This can also apply to other forced office closures.

  • The Sunset of the Doubled Estate, Gift, and GST Tax Exclusion Amounts after December 31, 2025 – What High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices Need to Know About It
    Oct 29, 2024
    In the world of high-net-worth individuals and their financial advisors, the sunset of certain provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is a topic of intense discussion. The TCJA significantly increased the lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion and the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption.