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.

Aug 14 2019

Nominations are Open for 2020 WVSCPA Awards

Submissions will be accepted through December 31, 2019.
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Jul 18 2019

West Virginia Opportunity Zone Incentives - New Legislation

Late in June, the legislature passed, and the Governor signed, House Bill 113 to establish an aggressive new tax incentive for West Virginia businesses that invest in West Virginia’s 55 Qualified Opportunity Zones.
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Jul 12 2019

Governor Justice Appoints New Member to Board of Accountancy

Governor Justice appointed Harold B. Davis, CPA to serve on the West Virginia Board of Accountancy.
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Jul 1 2019

Updated WVSCPA History Book - Now Available!

The latest History Book of the WVSCPA (1989-Present) has been published.
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May 17 2019

June is the WV CPA Month of Service

Sponsored by the Young CPAs Committee and Chapters of the WVSCPA.
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Apr 16 2019

Brown Edwards Among Nation’s Most Successful Accounting Firms

Accounting Today released their Special Report: “Inside the Top 100 Firms” which recognizes Brown Edwards as one of the four most successful accounting firms in the country.
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Apr 12 2019

Two WVSCPA Members Receive Elijah Watt Sells Award

To qualify for the award, CPA candidates must obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2018.
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Mar 12 2019

WVSCPA Offers Thousands of Webinars

Did you know that the WVSCPA offers 10,000+ webinars?
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Feb 6 2019

Huntington chamber gives Barry Burgess its top volunteer award

Barry Burgess, CPA, WVSCPA Past President and Managing Partner at Somerville & Company, received the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce's top volunteer award during the organization's 14th annual Awards Luncheon.
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Jan 31 2019

Occupational Licensing Consumer Choice Act (SB 492) was introduced to the Senate

Like it’s mirror bill, HB 2697, the purpose of this bill is to create the Occupational Licensing Consumer Choice Act to allow persons to work for employers or consumers without first obtaining a professional license.
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