Explore SCACPA’s Member Benefit: Group Health Insurance for CPA Firms
SCACPA is proud to promote its member benefit of group health insurance for CPA firms. SCACPA Members can now look to the Association for your many insurance needs. We have [...]
View From the Dome (Dec. 11, 2020): House, Senate Pre-File Their Legislation for 2021
By Copper Dome Strategies Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 The House and Senate pre-filed legislation this week in preparation of the 2021 legislative session. The House will have one more [...]
Galasso Learning Solutions: Updates to Virtual Currency Guidance
The AICPA has updated its Practice Aid on Accounting for and auditing of digital assets to address more niche Codification topics. The update includes discussion of accounting for broker dealers [...]
Creating a Partnership with SCACPA is a Win-Win
SCACPA Partnership: Uncover the Benefits Thank you for your interest in being a SCACPA partner. We can guide you through a customized plan that meets your organization’s goals and raises [...]
With SCACPA CPE, You Can Earn Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Education Credits in December
The SCACPA CPE team is excited to announce that the Association has obtained approval from the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Board to offer CFP credit for several of our [...]
December is SCACPA’s Busiest Month of Online Learning in 2020 (We Offer After-Hours and Weekend CPE Too!)
WHAT SCACPA MEMBERS ARE SAYING "I’ve taken five courses through SCACPA this week and found them all to be high quality. Good content and presenters. I know it takes [...]
Knoble: Ready for Attest Work to Get Exciting Again?
It’s possible to find a cloud software vendor that is nimble to user feedback for its programs to boost efficiencies By David Knoble, CPA, CGMA (SCACPA Member since 2010) [...]
The “Accountable” Podcast for CFOs: Motivating Employees with Quality Professional Training, with GLS CEO Melisa Galasso
Join host David R. Peters, CPA, MST, for another installment of “Accountable,” the podcast for CFOs, by CFOs. David chats with Melisa Galasso, the founder and CEO of Galasso [...]
Volunteering for SCACPA: Get Involved With Our Board and Chapter Leadership Opportunities
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Nominations are open for multiple seats on the SCACPA Board and for Chapter Leadership for the 2021-22 membership year. Chapter Officer positions are for one year, [...]
CPE Listen and Learn: SCACPA Members Can Make Livestream a Part of Their Workday
Since the start of All-Inclusive Membership, SCACPA has worked hard to make sure our CPE offerings meet the needs of South Carolina CPAs. That means we schedule the courses [...]
Lynn Nichols Federal Tax Update (Dec. 1): Thoughts on the Upcoming 2021 Tax Season
Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]
Galasso Learning Solutions: GASB Implementation Guidance Update 2021
Let’s look at the recently proposed GASB Implementation Guide for 2021. It provides questions and answers on topics ranging from derivative instruments and fiduciary activities to leases and nonexchange transactions. [...]
LLR 2021 License Renewal Notices are Arriving in Your Inbox
The South Carolina Association of CPAs is sending an advisory to its members that the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has begun issuing courtesy notice email [...]
A Note About BOA 2021 Firm Renewals: Does Your Firm Have an Up-to-Date Succession Plan?
Does your firm have up-to-date succession plans? SCACPA and the South Carolina Board of Accountancy are partnering to remind CPAs that this year’s firm renewal process will address this [...]
Nichols Federal Tax Update (Nov. 23): IRS Addresses Deductibility of Expenses Paid with PPP Loans
Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]
Galasso Learning Solutions: SLG Client Affiliate Implementation Guide
The AICPA has rolled out a Toolkit to Assist Firms in identifying affiliates under the new ET Section 1.224.020. In June 2019, the PEEC rolled out a new definition [...]
Avoid Holiday Charitable Giving Scams with These Tips
The end of the year holiday season is often when we feel most compelled to help those less fortunate. There are many organizations that depend on our generosity to [...]
Be On the Lookout for BOA Email Verification! Also, the BOA is Open for Business for CPA Exam Applications
The South Carolina Board of Accountancy wants you to know it remains open for business! The BOA is actively reviewing applications to sit for the CPA Exam as well [...]
Reminder: Unemployment Compensation is Taxable Income, so Don’t Get Hit with a Surprise Tax Bill
Since the pandemic began, close to 775,000 South Carolina workers have filed initial unemployment claims and more than $4.5 billion has been paid in unemployment and pandemic-related benefits, according to [...]
SCACPA Member Benefit Alert: Save Up to 75% Now at Office Depot/OfficeMax
SCACPA invites all our members to make the most out of the discounts available for your office needs through our partnership with Office Depot/OfficeMax. With this SCACPA Member benefit, [...]
The Role of Finance in Supporting Cash Flow Insights for Your Nonprofit Organization
Money comes in, money goes out – knowing how to monitor this can help with your long-term strategies and ensure mission viability By Chris Fields, Director, Mauldin & Jenkins Do [...]
GAP Committee Seeks SCACPA Members Who Can Volunteer to Bridge Gaps in State’s Growing Student Pipeline
‘The future of the profession will be here before we know it.’ SCACPA understands the value of promoting the CPA credential to students at all educational levels. That’s why [...]
Do you Manage Business Personal Property (BPP) or Manufacturing Property Tax Accounts for your Clients? You Asked for Improvements, SCDOR Listened
Manage SCDOR Property Tax accounts with ease on MyDORWAY Using MyDORWAY is already the best way to manage South Carolina tax accounts for you and your clients, including SCDOR Property [...]
Nichols Federal Tax Update (Nov. 9, 2020): Termination of S Corp Election Inadvertent
Welcome to the Federal Tax Update Podcast, hosted by Lynn Nichols. This is presented as a member benefit by the South Carolina Association of CPAs. It is produced to [...]
Galasso Learning Solutions: ASU 2020-11
This is a continuation on the adaptation of COVID delays. Issued: November 2020 What questions do you have? Send your questions to melisa@galassolearningsolutions.com Tune in to the Galasso Learning [...]
Galasso Learning Solutions: Proposed SAS – Use of Specialists and External Pricing Sources
The AICPA's Auditing Standards Board has issued proposed targeted improvements to guidance on the use of specialists and external pricing sources. The proposal incorporates some PCAOB guidance and provides additional [...]
SCACPA Offers Something for Everyone
At the South Carolina Association of CPAs, our five pillars — Advocate, Communicate, Grow, Educate and Connect — are not designed around just one segment in the CPA profession. [...]
October Month of Service Wrap-Up: Stokes & Company, CPAs, Reaches Far and Wide to Make a Difference in the Upstate and Beyond
SCACPA thanks all its members, firms and Chapters for their dedication in making a difference in their communities during the most difficult October Month of Service in memory. Here [...]
Meet the Most Wanted Session Speakers at Virtual Fall Fest 2020 (Plus Maybe Win an Apple AirPods Pro!) Nov. 12-13
SCACPA’s flagship event, Virtual Fall Fest 2020, is here! To find your online session, go to our Welcome Page at www.scacpa.org/classroom. We’re adopting and innovating so you can earn [...]
South Carolina Tax Tips for Veterans and Military Personnel
NOTE: The offices of the South Carolina Department of Revenue will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. MyDORWAY users can file and pay anytime [...]