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What's New at the Society?

Members Get Unlimited Access to Self Study CPE

 
Unlimited CPE for NYSSCPA Members

Introducing a New Member Benefit!
 
NYSSCPA members now have free unlimited access to over 150 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

 
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

 
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.

 

Technical Hotline

 
The NYSSCPA Technical Hotline

Stumped? Get CPA expertise through the technical hotline!

Call the hotline at 212-719-8309 or
email your inquires to technical@nysscpa.org.

 

The Latest From Our Publications

Read the October 2019 Issue on

CPAJournal.com

This month's issue focuses on a variety of current issues in the taxation realm. Several different topics are covered, but what nearly all have in common is that they have been impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Regardless of its merits in terms of reform, its provisions have had a wide impact across the tax code, likely affecting every taxpayer in one way or another.

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The Trusted Professional

  • Two PCAOB Members Indicate 'Cultural Change' Is Goal
    Nov 12, 2019
    Two members of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) remained mum on reports of infighting, politicization and a remarkable dropoff in inspection activities, but they did say that what observers are witnessing is a long-term effort to change the organization's broader culture. 
  • JPMorgan Economist Says Conventional Wisdom on Recessions No Longer Works, and That's Good
    Nov 12, 2019
    James Glassman, managing director of and head economist of commercial banking with JPMorgan Chase, said that while conventional wisdom indicates that a recession should be on the horizon, factors such as changing demographics and new monetary policy mean that all the usual signs don't really apply today. 
  • Federal Reserve Finds Top 1 Percent of Americans Hold Nearly As Much Wealth as Entire Middle Class
    Nov 11, 2019
    The Federal Reserve Bank has revealed data indicating that recent economic gains have largely benefited the wealthiest Americans, as today the total amount of assets controlled by the richest 1 percent is nearly as much as the entire middle and upper-middle classes combined. 
  • Regulatory Roundup - Nov. 5-11
    Nov 11, 2019
    ​With so many regulators out there, it can be tough to keep track of all the decisions being made. This is the NYSSCPA'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.
  • Crisis-Era Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Has Made Back Everything Put Into It, Plus 3 Percent Gain
    Nov 11, 2019
    Eleven years ago, the government created the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) as part of a broad response to the international financial crisis. A recent report from the Government Accountability Office says that the program has since made back all $412.1 billion in program funds, and even made a 3 percent gain due to investments. 

TaxStringer

  • White House Tax Reform: The TaxStringer's Recommended Reading List for CPAs
    Mar 27, 2017
    The Trump Administration promised federal tax reform legislation within 100 days of the president's first term. In an effort to keep TaxStringer readers apprised of federal tax reform developments, the editors have compiled the following list of articles from trustworthy sources that will be updated on a regular basis.
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  • Skilled Versus Custodial Care for Senior Citizens
    Nov 1, 2019

    Like a wheel of fortune, some senior citizens will suffer an illness and no financial risk, whereas others will suffer both an illness and a financial exposure. And many senior citizens are completely unaware of the hidden financial risk they face.
  • Guidance for Transferees of Partnership Interests
    Nov 1, 2019
    On May 7, 2019, the IRS and the U.S. Treasury department released Proposed Regulations under IRC section 1446(f) that potentially have broad application to the transfer of any partnership interest. It’s important that transferees understand in what manner and to what extent the withholding provisions could apply to them, as well as the potential consequences of noncompliance. This article focuses specifically on the effect of these regulations on the transferee of nonpublicly traded partnership interests, even when withholding does not apply.
  • The Latest Proposals on Qualified Opportunity Zone Businesses
    Nov 1, 2019
    The new tax incentive added by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—designed to promote long-term growth in economically distressed areas known as qualified opportunity zones (QOZ)—is gaining interest among businesses and business owners interested in starting or expanding businesses in QOZs or moving existing businesses to QOZs.
  • Corporate International Tax Issues v2.0
    Sep 27, 2019

    If you’re a CPA or a manager in a corporate finance department, it’s more important than ever to understand how the new tax law affects cross-border transactions and international tax. Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed in late 2017, millions of individuals and entities have had to rethink their tax planning and tax structures completely. Going from a credit system to a territorial system is a monumental shift—you might as well be going from Earth to Mars. Everything you did in the past is no longer valid. You need to start fresh.