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.

Mar 27 2020

Coronavirus Resources and Information

The health and safety of our members, speakers, partners, sponsors and staff are of the utmost concern to the WVSCPA. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in West Virginia and will provide resources on this page as they come available.
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Mar 25 2020

GOVERNOR JUSTICE TO EXTEND WV STATE INCOME TAX FILING & PAYMENT DEADLINE

WV Governor Jim Justice announced the extension during his press conference March 25.
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Mar 17 2020

Info on March 31 deadline for OMB single audits

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) has sent a memo extending the single audit submission deadline for certain entities.
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Feb 18 2020

Face-to-Face Learning is Still Best Choice

Article Courtesy of: Training Choice, an international training company
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Jan 31 2020

AICPA's proposal to evolve CPA licensure

Based on feedback from the profession, leadership from both the AICPA and NASBA are proposing a new CPA licensure model that’s believed best positions our profession for the future.
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Jan 9 2020

Legislative Update: SB 218

An Occupational Licensing Consumer Choice Act (SB 218) has been introduced to the Senate, January 9, 2020.
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Jan 3 2020

IRS issues 2020 standard mileage rates

The optional standard mileage rates for business use of a vehicle will decrease slightly in 2020 after increasing significantly in 2019.
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Dec 13 2019

Proposed New Model for CPA Licensure

The CPA Evolution initiative aims to transform the CPA licensure model to recognize the rapidly changing skills and competencies the practice of accounting requires today and will require in the future.
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Nov 7 2019

401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,500 for 2020; catch-up limit rises to $6,500

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that employees in 401(k) plans will be able to contribute up to $19,500 next year.
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Oct 7 2019

Two new resources on extended state tax filing issues to help members and taxpayers

An update about possible challenges CPAs and their clients may face with the extended filing deadlines in our state.
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