News

The WVSCPA continues to keep its members and the public up–to–date on issues related to the accounting profession, whether it be general news about or affecting the profession, accounting and tax code updates, legislative issues, press releases, helpful news for consumers, or more.

Feb 12 2021

Journal of Accountancy Tax season preview

The pandemic’s effects persist, reflected on clients’ tax returns.
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Dec 29 2020

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2021

The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
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Dec 7 2020

Threats to licensing remain a concern for CPAs amid pandemic

As state legislatures prepare to convene in January following an election year, the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is posing new challenges to state professional licensing statutes that preserve CPAs’ status as protectors of the public interest.
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Nov 23 2020

WV SBDC CARES Business Recovery Project

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been awarded funds from the CARES Act to operate a temporary program from now through September 30, 2021 to offer technical assistance to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sep 1 2020

PICPA Acquires CPA Crossings

The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs Acquires CPA Crossings, a National Leader in Online Learning.
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Jul 31 2020

West Virginia Society of CPAs Announces 2020-2021 Leadership Team

We are proud to announce the 2020-2021 WVSCPA Leadership Team and Executive Committee.
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Jul 27 2020

NASBA Board Makes Crucial Decision on CPA Evolution

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Board of Directors has announced its unanimous vote of support for the advancement of the CPA Evolution initiative to design and implement a new approach to CPA licensure.
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Jul 13 2020

Should My Firm File Protective Claims in Advance of the Supreme Court Decision on ACA?

This Q&A from AICPA and the WVSCPA can help your firm’s decision-making.
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Jun 30 2020

Taxpayers should file by July 15 tax deadline; automatic extension to Oct. 15 available

IRS has easy ways to help taxpayers who need more time or payment options.
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Jun 23 2020

Preston president of West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants

Randy Preston was installed this week as the 102nd president of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the fifth member of the Parkersburg firm of McDonough, Eddy, Parsons & Baylous to hold that position.
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