I have recently received news that prompted me to alert members to a concerning trend in cybersecurity targeting firms that utilize Intuit Quickbooks and Quickbooks Online. Reports have surfaced indicating that Quickbooks accounts are being... read more

Georgia’s 2024 Crossover Day has officially ended for this year’s legislative session. As the dust settles on Georgia's Capitol after Crossover Day, the legislative landscape reveals a list of bills primed for the next phase of... read more

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Welcome to GSCPA’s Legislative Update page, your source for the latest developments and insights into Georgia’s 2024 legislative session. As each week of the session passes, we bring you comprehensive updates on key legislative... read more

Meet this week's #MemberMonday, Jake Jones!   Jake grew up in Tifton, GA and he attended ABAC before transferring to UGA as a Junior where he completed his undergrad and MAcc. Jake enjoys scuba diving, sporting clays, hunting, and watching UGA... read more

Meet this week's #MemberMonday Spotlight, Darylnn Sharpe!   Darylnn is from Brunswick, GA. She graduated from Georgia Southern University in December of 2017. She started her career in public accounting at MST in January of 2018 and now she works... read more

Rick is a licensed CPA who has been practicing in Georgia for more than a decade. His primary focuses are passthrough taxation for closely held businesses, family enterprises, and high net-worth individuals. He provides planning and tax advising... read more

Meet Julia!    Julia is a Senior Tax Manager at Frazier & Deeter in Atlanta. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her at the Broadway series at the Fox Theatre, the High Museum, or Atlanta Botanical Gardens. She loves to travel, as... read more

Meet this week's #membermonday, Andrew!    Andrew is a husband (for 4 years this month) and father to a 19 month old little girl. He and his family love getting outdoors with their daughter, whether they go to the pool or the park it is always an... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) requests that FinCEN provide Hurricane Idalia victims in affected areas of Georgia relief for filing their Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) reports that are currently due no later than... read more

Meet this week’s #MemberMonday, David Attaway!   David is married to his wonderful wife, Kristen. They have two beautiful children, their son Connor, who is 5 years old, and our daughter Charlotte, who is 1. Their  family is complete with... read more

H.R.3541 and S.1705, supported by The Georgia Society of CPAs, are legislative measures aimed at recognizing the accounting profession as a STEM career path. These bills are vital in pipeline issues and promoting diversity in the future... read more

Charlie graduated from the University of Georgia with his bachelor’s degree in 2015, then he obtained his Masters in Accounting in 2016. He lives in Evans, GA with his wife and two kids. When he isn’t working on numbers, he enjoys... read more

Ashley is a tax manager at Warren Averett and works on both the Atlanta Tax Team and their Estate & Trust Team. On the weekends she and her husband love to pack up the boat and take day trips to go fishing on the Florida coast, which is less than... read more

ATLANTA, GA – – Marking its 10th anniversary, the 2023 Georgia Accounting Food Fight has concluded with resounding success, further cementing its commitment to ending hunger across the state. This annual fundraising campaign, a... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs has called on federal legislators to support two bills that have been introduced – Senate bill S. 2623 and companion legislation in the House, H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023.... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs hosted the 2023 Southeastern Accounting Show on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th, 2023 with over 500 members in attendance along with over 30 exhibitors and sponsors. “I love SEAS, especially this... read more

On August 16, 2023, accounting professionals and tax experts from the Georgia Society of CPAs gathered with representatives from the Georgia Department of Revenue for the Annual Meeting. The event provided a platform for discussing updates,... read more

Carlton Hodges, CPA, CGMA Elected Chair of GSCPA Board of Directors for 2023-24 Year   ATLANTA (June 26, 2023)- Carlton Hodges, CPA, partner at Caines, Hodges & Company, PC of Savannah, Georgia has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of... read more

Meet your fellow member, Cristy Walden, for this week’s Member Monday! Cristy and her husband have been married for 8 years and have a 4-year-old daughter. They like to do Lego sets together and watch movies. Some of Cristy’s hobbies... read more

Meet this week’s Member Monday, Theresa Scales! Theresa was born and raised in Missouri; she graduated cum laude from Lincoln University (MO) with B.S. in Accounting. She is a mother of two adult sons and daughter-in-love; Theresa is a CPA... read more

Chairman Carlton H. Hodges Chairman-Elect Kathryn M. Fletcher Treasurer James K. Underwood Immediate Past Chairman Deborah T. Thaw (to serve a 2-year term 2023-2024 & 2024-2025) Victoria M. Barry Chris M. Conrad Jodi K. Prevost Nicholas... read more

In May, GSCPA will host three conferences that provide opportunities for professionals to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry. All three events offer two attendance options - live stream or in-person at the GSCPA Learning... read more

Meet Abriel! Abriel Davis is the current president of the Educational Foundation, for the 2022-23 year. She has been a member with the Society for 16 years, and along with serving as the president for the Educational Foundation, she has also been... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs will host its annual Decision Makers Conference on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the GSCPA Learning Center in Atlanta. Attendees will experience a range of 17 speakers across both days to discuss... read more

Say hi to Carl Peabody, this week's Member Monday spotlight! Carl and his wife Kelly area avid sports fans! They try to catch a ballgame when they travel and last year they got to attend Braves games in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Carl loves his... read more

Say hello to Nick for this week’s edition of Member Monday!   Nick is originally from Albany (GA) and his is wife from Augusta so they’re both transplants in the Northeast Georgia area. He went to college in Tennessee and then moved... read more

The legislative session in Georgia is constitutionally required to begin on the second Monday of January each year, this year it began on January 9, 2023. The legislature in Georgia is a part-time legislature that serves the state for a 40-day... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs works to continually grow and expand member benefits as we learn and listen to the needs and requests of our members. Plus, whenever GSCPA members work together, ideas are sparked and great things happen! With that in... read more

Meet Kendra LaFleur, this week’s Member Monday! She is a Georgia native and was born in Atlanta and then raised in Norcross, GA. After high school, she attended college at Georgia State University.  After graduating, she moved to Duluth, Ga... read more

Meet this week's Member Monday, Will Lazenby! In his free time, Will likes watching sports that includes mainly football, playing Call of Duty and spending time with his family. Each season, he attends 1 or 2 Falcons away games with the hopes of... read more

GSCPA Members Gather for 12th Annual CPA Day at the Gold Dome ATLANTA (Jan. 26, 2023) — More than 100 members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently met at the state Capitol to share their thoughts on... read more

Meet Jenny Lefholz, the first Member Monday spotlight of 2023! Jenny is an Associate at Mauldin & Jenkins, CPAs & Advisors. She graduated with her undergrad in Accounting in December of 2021 from Mercer University, and is on track to finish... read more

This week’s Member Monday is Natalie Raulerson. Natalie graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Her job search process began fall semester of her junior year when she attended the career fair... read more

The Rising Professionals Program began at Smith & Howard in 2015 and was named SHARP. GSCPA started hosting this event at its offices in 2016. The program is designed to educate high school students about the benefits of a career in the... read more

This week’s Member Monday is Erica Barker. Erica graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in accounting. She currently works at PwC as a Trust Solutions... read more

AICPA Award Honors Outstanding CPA Exam Performers Atlanta, Georgia (November 16, 2022) – The American Institute of CPAs has recognized Erica Barker as a winner of the 2021 Elijah Watt Sells Award.   The award is bestowed upon candidates... read more

This week’s Member Monday features Emma Briggs! Emma attended Georgia State University where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting and is currently pursuing her Master of Taxation. She is looking forward to graduating this... read more

Meet Heather Brady for this week’s #membermonday. Heather is a graduate of Western Carolina University with her undergraduate degree in December 2019 and then completed her Masters of Accounting at Kennesaw State University in May of 2021.... read more

Heather Madison is a recent graduate of Bob Jones University as of May of 2021. She is currently employed at Robins, Eskew, Smith & Jordan (RESJ) as a Staff Accountant. She met RESJ through an on campus recruiting event called the... read more

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and Feeding Georgia are pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight raised a grand total of $372,907.79 –  the equivalent of 1,491,631 meals. This year, over... read more

Three GSCPA members, Rodrick Perkins, Kendra LeFleur, and Miranda Coleman were of only 36 CPAs honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as members of the Leadership Academy’s 14th graduating class. They were selected based on their... read more

Kim Williams graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College in December of 2021, where she majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.      While in school, she took part in on-campus recruiting activities and job fairs.  Most... read more

Josh graduated Grad school from Mercer University in May of 2022. He is currently employed with Fricke & Associates LLC as a Tax Accountant. He started his job search shortly after he started graduate school at Mercer. He was in the job search... read more

On Thursday, July 21, 2022, GSCPA kicked off its annual Technology Conference. Attendees had the option to attend the event in person or virtually. Brian Tankersley from CGMA, began the conference by giving a Tec Update for the 2022 year. Within... read more

Austin Robinson is a new member of GSCPA!    Austin has recently graduated from the University of North Georgia in December of 2021. Austin was proactive in his job search and began submitting his application’s back in July of 2021 using... read more

Meet Mrs. Kathryn Fletcher for this week’s #membermonday. Kathryn was born in Bogota, Colombia where her parents were serving in the peace corps. She has traveled to 47 states and is really excited about GSCPA going to Alaska next year... read more

Meet this week’s #membermonday feature, Nick Rider!    Nick has been married to his wife for 13 years, and has two boys, Nick - 6, and Lucas - 2 and he spends most of his free time with them.  They are currently enjoying baseball season and... read more

On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, GSCPA held its annual Real Estate Conference. This year attendees had the option to attend the event in person or virtually. The conference was kicked off by Keynote speaker Kenisha Robnett, from the Georgia CCIM... read more

Deborah Thaw, CPA, CGMA Elected Chair of GSCPA Board of Directors for 2022-23 Year ATLANTA (June 20, 2022)- Debbie Thaw, CPA, partner at Thaw & Company P.C. CPA of St. Simons Island Georgia has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of... read more

Meet Chris Conrad for this week’s #membermonday!     Chris was born and raised in Atlanta. He went to the University of Georgia where he knew he always wanted to be in business, but he wanted to do something tangible with his career.... read more

For our newest campaign, our Member Spotlight, we are kicking off the week by introducing you to Mr. Arthur Auerbach on #membermonday.   Art has been married 55 years to his wife Susan, and they enjoy fine restaurants and traveling. They frequent... read more

On Thursday, May 19, 2022, GSCPA kicked off its Employee Benefit Plan Conference. Attendees had the option to attend the event in person or virtually. Lynne McMennamin, a Representative from the U.S. Department of Labor, spoke at the first... read more

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, GSCPA held its annual Not-for-Profit Conference. Attendees had the option to attend the event in person or virtually.   Aileen Bolger and Karen Grosvenor from Carr Riggs & Ingram began the day by speaking on the topic... read more

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, GSCPA kicked off its annual Decision Makers Conference. Attendees had the option to attend the event in person or virtually. Brooke Chesnut, from Brooke Chesnut Speaks, LLC, spoke at the first session of the day on... read more

Raising funds for the many scholarships and programs is a year-long endeavor. There are multiple opportunities for GSCPA members to donate to the Foundation at any point in the year, making it convenient for you to give back to the profession's... read more

(to serve a 2-year term 2022-2023 & 2023-2024) Howard A. Mosby Clay L. Pilgrim Susan M. Tillery Evelyn Rosier (to serve 3-year term 2023-2026) Carlton H. Hodges (to serve 1-year term 2023-2024) Kathryn M. Fletcher Matthew Beacham... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) kicked off conferences for the 2022 year on February 24 with the annual Health Care Conference. This is the first conference that GSCPA has held in person since the start of the pandemic. Attendees were able to... read more

ATLANTA (Feb. 22, 2022) — On Tuesday, members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) gathered virtually for their 10th Annual CPA Day event to discuss upcoming and current legislation affecting the accounting... read more

The nominations for the Board of Directors are voted on at the Annual Meeting of Members. Proposed Directors to Serve a Three-Year Term 2022-2025 Colin Blalock Phillip Buelterman Charlie Merritt Susan Robinson Geoff Smith Dwight... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) is saddened to learn of the passing of former GSCPA Executive Director James (Jim) P. Martin, Jr. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. In 1965, Jim was hired as executive director of The... read more

The Educational Foundation of GSCPA recently recognized Johnnie L. Clark, CPA, MBA, Ph.D., for her lifetime achievements in the accounting profession and dedication to accounting education.  Dr. Clark has been a pioneer in the profession,... read more

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce that the eighth annual Accounting Food Fight raised a grand total of $346,288.81 – the equivalent of 1,385,155... read more

With more remote workers and more knowledgeable cybercriminals, cybersecurity should be a concern for both firms and their clients.  But where should firms begin?  To help digest the massive amount of available information, the Private Companies... read more

Tool:  Remote work strategy: Going back or going forward? Description:  Depending on your firm’s overall experience and productivity during the pandemic, you may be unsure about your remote work strategy going forward.  This recent PCPS... read more

Arpit Padhiar and Adedamola Oluwalayemi, MBA, CPA, were two of only 30 CPAs honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as members of the Leadership Academy’s 13th graduating class. Padhiar and Oluwalayemi were selected based on their... read more

Register Today The Georgia Society of CPAs invites you to participate in the  2021 Virtual Georgia Accounting Food Fight.   Last year over 70 accounting firms and industry accounting departments pulled together to raise $285,117 for Georgia's... read more

ATLANTA (July 2021) — Tom Harrison, CPA principal at Lanigan & Associates PC, of Thomasville, Ga., has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2021-22 fiscal year.... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs recognizes the hard work and dedication of its members each year through awards. From education to industry, GSCPA members are what make the Society fantastic. Each year the Chair of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)... read more

Tool: Employee Value Self-Assessment Description:   Just because someone is a high performer or has excellent technical skills, doesn't mean they’re working at their best. Employees should be measured on the value of their work, the value... read more

Chairman                                    G. Thomas Harrison Chairman-Elect                          Deborah T. Thaw Treasurer                                    Carlton H. Hodges Immediate Past Chairman          Kirk J. Jarrett   (to serve a... read more

Much of the work done by The Georgia Society is accomplished by volunteers on committees and task forces. These "work teams" provide a great opportunity to network with other members, expand your knowledge base, and be of service to the... read more

Growing and Nurturing Future CPAs Raising funds for the many scholarships and programs is a year-long endeavor. There are multiple opportunities for GSCPA members to donate to the Foundation at any point in the year, making it convenient for you... read more

Growing and Nurturing Future CPAs   Raising funds for the many scholarships and programs is a year-long endeavor. There are multiple opportunities for GSCPA members to donate to the Foundation at any point in the year, making it convenient for... read more

Tool: Forgiveness Form Decision Tree Description: The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released three forms and corresponding sets of instructions to be used by borrowers when applying for forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program... read more

In celebration of Black History Month, The Georgia Society of CPAs would like to honor African-American members who have made major contributions to the accounting profession while helping build a vibrant and diverse society. Angela Dotson, CPA... read more

Now is the time for career conversations and the popular PCPS Firm Competency Model has been recently updated to include D&I competencies.  This customizable career ladder outlines what competencies staff need to master before moving to the next... read more

On January 29, 2021, GSCPA's Board of Directors passed a resolution acknowledging the Black CPA centennial. The full resolution: Resolution of the Board of Directors of The Georgia Society of CPAs for the Black CPA Centennial   WHEREAS 2021 marks... read more

This year-long effort aims to honor, celebrate, and build upon the progress Black CPAs have made in shaping the accounting profession. Atlanta, GA, Feb. 9, 2021 – In 1921, 25 years after the first certified public accountant (CPA)... read more

ATLANTA (Feb. 8, 2021)  — Recently, over 150 members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) gathered online to discuss current and upcoming legislation affecting the profession. Due to COVID-19, GSCPA’s 2021... read more

Norwalk, CT —January 29, 2021—The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) today announced the appointment of Alan Skelton to the role of director of research and technical activities. Mr. Skelton will begin his duties as... read more

As a member, you receive access to The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) Career Center at a discounted price. With the help of GSCPA, you can secure top talent for open positions, find that next step in your career or even start your career by... read more

This tool is an example of the turnkey practice management tools and resources PCPS delivers. PCPS is an add-on firm membership section within the AICPA. A PCPS firm membership, at only $35 per CPA, up to a max of $700 per firm, is a great... read more

As we approach a season of thankfulness in the midst of a crazy year, it’s important that we take time to show appreciation to our coworkers for a job well done.  Practicing gratitude is a simple way to strengthen firm culture and motivate... read more

The personal and professional relationships that CPAs, accounting professionals and accounting students develop with their legislators provide an essential foundation for the advocacy efforts of The Georgia Society. Legislators’ gain their... read more

As you think about staffing for the upcoming year, consider the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives and backgrounds in your firm’s work and culture.  Whether recruiting online, through social media or through campus events and... read more

September 18, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce the results of the seventh annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight, which took place August 10 –... read more

Before, and even during the COVID crisis, many discussions about CPA practice transformation have focused on the addition of advisory services.  Understand the technologies driving this practice transformation in this Digitally Speaking article... read more

In the latest Small Firm Philosophy podcast, Victor Ramsauer, CPA, President and CEO and Sue Watson, EVP and COO of LevitZacks Certified Public Accountants share their insights on being ranked the 2019 Best Small Firm to Work For in the United... read more

ATLANTA (August 13, 2020) — Kirk J. Jarrett, CPA/ABV, CVA, partner at Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC, of Rome, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2020-21... read more

ATLANTA, GA- August 3, 2020  - The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) announced last month that registration is open for the seventh Annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight. The Georgia Accounting Food Fight is a two-week virtual fundraising... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs recognizes the hard work and dedication of its members each year through awards. From education to industry, GSCPA members are what make the Society great. Each year the Chair of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)... read more

In recent weeks, we've received a lot of questions about The Georgia Accounting Food Fight and how the competition will progress in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are asking "how can I best help?" Great news - The Georgia Accounting Food... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs Nominating Committee Report 2020   Chairman                                          Kirk J. Jarrett Chairman-Elect                               G. Thomas Harrison Treasurer                                        ... read more

The economic landscape for many small businesses has changed dramatically because of COVID-19. If your business has been affected, loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be able to help you stay afloat, pay your employees and... read more

The  self-study tests in the back of every issue of Current Accounts are a quick and easy way to earn two hours of CPE, and each test is available for two years. The March/April 2020 self-study test will be available until April 30, 2022. Take... read more

As a member of The Georgia Society of CPAs you can rest assured that your CPE is accounted for. Your “My CPE Transcript” tool is complimentary to all GSCPA members, offering ease in tracking your Education and Training hours for the... read more

ATLANTA — The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently announced its scholarship award recipients for the 2020-21 academic year. Scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000, for a total of... read more

One of the most impactful opportunities available after recently enacted federal legislation is the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to provide access to cash so that businesses can keep paying... read more

By Michael A. McBride, CPA The knowledge, skills and abilities required to execute successful personal financial initiatives during one’s lifetime is an area of continued learning. Every aspect of financial literacy: when to begin education... read more

Connect with us on Social Media Want to stay connected to GSCPA while social distancing? Follow us on our social media channels. Each account brings you content specifically curated for that social media platform: Stay current with professional... read more

As the circumstances of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to evolve, The Georgia Society of CPAs continues to respond to this unprecedented situation. Up-to-date information and resources can be found on GSCPA’s web site through our... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs is committed to keeping you connected and informed on the latest COVID-19 news. As we are in the throes of this pandemic, joining together online as a profession just became more important than ever. We understand that... read more

On-Demand is a quick way to get CPE all year long on your schedule. Over 200 offerings of previously recorded presentations from webinars, conference sessions and seminars are available 24/7. You have the flexibility to stop and start... read more

In light of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, many employers are recommending or mandating employees who are able to work remotely. Attached is a PCPS resource outlining a few tips to share with your members to help them stay... read more

Are you in need of a CPA? CPAs are charged with protecting and promoting the public interest, most notably with regard to financial reporting, tax and audit. The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) has a free resource to assist you in finding a CPA... read more

We’re here for you in changing times! The Revenue from Contracts with Customers standard has the potential to impact the day-to-day accounting and the way business is executed through contracts for customers in almost every entity. Use this... read more

ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2020) — Members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) gathered at the state Capitol on Jan. 29 to advocate for the accounting profession. “CPA Day at the Gold Dome provides our members with... read more

This month’s resource is brought to you by the AICPA Tax Section - the go-to source for tax practitioners to elevate both their practice and professional development. This resource provides a summary of tax provisions contained in the... read more

The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of CPAs was honored to present the 2019 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award to Robert “Dub” Darville, Ph.D. of Shorter University at the 2019 Fall Leadership Council Meeting. The... read more

Busy season is just around the corner! Use the PCPS 2020 Busy Season Fun Calendar   for ideas to help your team know that you appreciate their hard work. Add your firm/company logo and brighten some days in the busy months ahead.       This tool... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs hosted its fifth annual Rising Professionals Program in Atlanta on October 18, 2019. The program educates high school students on the benefits of a career in the accounting profession and the day-to-day lives of CPAs.... read more

If you’re like most employers, you are concerned about retaining your talent.  Consider conducting Stay Interviews to help you understand why your team is engaged and the reasons they might leave. This resource is one component of the PCPS... read more

October is cybersecurity awareness month! Help your clients address some of the top cybersecurity questions they may have with these FAQs, one resource of the PCPS Exploring Cybersecurity toolkit. This tool is an example of the turnkey practice... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce the results of the sixth annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight, which took place Aug. 12 – 23. During the friendly, two-week... read more

Mentoring programs offer an opportunity to encourage the growth of rising stars and having a stable mentoring program in place can help build a connective and communicative workplace. Use the PCPS Mentoring Guide, one resource of the PCPS Firm... read more

Jessica Mytrohovich, CPA, SHRM-CP, and Navneet Sharma, CPA, were two of only 38 CPAs honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as a member of the Leadership Academy’s 11th graduating class. Both were selected based on their... read more

ATLANTA (June 30, 2019) - James Freeman, CPA, Co-Managing Partner of The Strategic Group of Atlanta, Georgia has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Mr.... read more

Many successful networkers started out feeling apprehensive about the thought of having to meet and make a good impression on complete strangers. These tips from our Firm inMotion Toolkit are designed to reduce some of the unnerving feelings... read more

Promote the benefits of partnering with your small firm with this customizable brochure. Simply add your firm logo and contact information and this brochure is ready to share with prospective new clients. This tool is an example of the turnkey... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs recently awarded the 2019 Public Service Award to Rick Bennett, CPA and Ken Thrasher, CPA at the 2019 Annual Convention in Charleston, SC. The award recognizes a GSCPA member or members who have made significant... read more

Members are eligible to receive a significantly discounted registration fee by volunteering to provide on-site administrative support at CPE events held outside Atlanta. Individuals interested in volunteering to serve as On-Site Administrators... read more

For Immediate Release Contact: Don Cook 404-504-2935 Dcook@gscpa.org [Atlanta, Georgia] (May 28, 2019) – Members of the Georgia Society of CPAs visited Georgia lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to discuss the accounting profession’s... read more

Recently, The Educational Foundation (Foundation) of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) hosted golfers at Atlanta National Golf Club in Milton, Ga. for their Annual Golf Tournament. Golfers and attendees spent the day networking and enjoying the... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs Nominating Committee will present the following report on Monday, May 13 at the 2019 Spring Council Meeting. This report will be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the 2019 Annual Convention June... read more

You've completed another busy season and now is a great time to check in on your employees. Utilize this guide on conducting stay interviews, part of the PCPS Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit , to facilitate discussions with employees. Ask what they... read more

Cybersecurity and the associated risks to business and reputation are top of mind for CPAs and CPA firms across the United States. Firms put procedures in place to keep information and their systems secure, but what do you do if you believe a... read more

Cybersecurity and the associated risks to business and reputation are top of mind for CPAs and CPA firms across the United States. Firms put procedures in place to keep information and their systems secure, but what do you do if you believe a... read more

With the new year underway, it’s a great time for CPAs to prepare for 2019. Because it’s a year ending in an odd number, The Georgia State Board of Accountancy CPE reporting deadline December 31. As a member of The Georgia Society of... read more

Recognition makes people feel really good about themselves and motivates employees to keep up the good work.  Recognize the unique value each of your employees brings to your firm in ways that are meaningful to the individual. Use this resource,... read more

The Investment Committee of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified firms for investment management services for the Society and Insurance Trust portfolios and in facilitating our revolving... read more

Taking simple steps to show gratitude to those in your firm is one of the best ways to increase motivation, good health, teamwork, personal knowledge and a strong firm culture. Use this resource, part of the PCPS 10 Initiatives for Employee... read more

Are you interested in learning a new skill? Do you want to improve the quality control system of your firm? If so, becoming a Peer Review Captain and RAB volunteer might be for you. GSCPA is always looking for qualified individuals to... read more

ATLANTA — On October 26, 2018, The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) hosted the fourth annual Rising Professionals Program. The goal of the program is to inspire high school students to become certified public accountants (CPAs) and to expand... read more

GSCPA's Educational Foundation is participating in #GivingTuesday! The Educational Foundation has set a goal of $1,000 for #GivingTuesday. Any donations made on November 27th through the Facebook Fundraiser to the Educational Society of the... read more

Must be a fellow member Board officers must have served on the Board in one of the three immediately preceding years. The Board chairman must serve as chair-elect one year prior to term as chairman. Learn More |   Apply Today! read more

The use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets has become a standard operating  practice for most CPAs to access firm information and resources when they are away from the office. This edition of the PCPSIT Corner with Roman... read more

Are you a member of The Georgia Society of CPAs? Are you an expert in your field? The Society is looking for conference task force volunteers for the 2019 conference season. By becoming a member of a conference task force you get a behind the... read more

Year after year, Georgia CPAs continue to look to the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) as a trusted source of high-quality Continuing Professional Education. But GSPCA conferences are more than just in-person events covering the most important... read more

Google the term “grassroots advocacy,” and you will find many results that all attempt to define the term, and many of these definitions are specific to the organization providing them. However, dive deeper into who grassroots... read more

PCPS Cybersecurity FAQs October is cybersecurity awareness month! It’s a perfect time to help your clients address some of the top cybersecurity questions they may have with these co-brandable FAQs, one resource of the Exploring... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce the results of the fifth annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight, which took place Aug. 13 – 24. During the friendly, two-week... read more

As many of us start planning for busy season, an evaluation of your client list is a healthy process for firms of all sizes. A client's value is determined far beyond fees and timeliness of payments. Making a quantified judgment includes... read more

ATLANTA — K. Scott Collins, CPA, owner of Collins/Moody & Company, PC of Athens, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Collins was selected at... read more

Internships are a great way for accounting firms to build a pipeline of talent and get ahead of the competition in the process of recruiting new graduates. Implementing an internship program can seem daunting. This quick start guide is designed... read more

Cecily VM Welch, CPA, is owner of Welch Financial Advisors, LLC. Cecily started her career as an internal auditor at Honeywell where she audited several international locations. She then transitioned to financial consulting with PriceWaterhouse... read more

Demonstrate your firm’s commitment to the personal and professional development of your team by allowing paid time to read at the start of each day. Use this library builder to assemble your firm’s First 15 Reading Program library... read more

ATLANTA —Recently, The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) hosted golfers at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell, Georgia for their Annual Golf Tournament. Golfers and attendees spent the day networking and enjoying... read more

Please send any member updates concerning Promotions & New Positions, Firm News, Honors & Awards, and In Memoriam Announcements to Jamie.Etzbach@gscpa.org for upcoming Current Accounts issues. read more

Have you written on something you think the rest of the profession needs to know? The Georgia Society of CPAs is looking to publish articles written by members for our website and community interest newsletters. Our community interest sections... read more

Firms, not-for-profit entities (NFPs), and their boards of directors will soon see some changes to NFP financial statements as a result of recent FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14. The Center for Plain English Accounting has produced... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs Nominating Committee presented the following report on Monday, May 7, at the 2018 Spring Council Meeting. This report will be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the 2018 Annual Convention June 24-27,... read more

Your firm has the power to inspire CPA Exam success! AICPA research shows that work environment is the number one influencer for CPA candidates in their pursuit. Use the event guide along with other resources in the CPA Culture of Support toolkit... read more

The Georgia Society of CPA's is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in serving on a conference task force please review the descriptions of the tasks forces with open positions and fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Form . Personal... read more

Has it been a while since you looked at the Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium-Sized Entities as an option for your privately-held clients? With accounting standards changes and income tax changes, there's a lot going on right now... read more

The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently announced its scholarship award recipients for the 2018-19 academic year. Scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000, for a total of $114,200, were... read more

Use your client meetings during busy season to ask questions that identify additional opportunities. Use these sample questions to develop your role as a Trusted Client Advisor. *This PCPS Identify & Prioritize Tool is an example of the insights... read more

As a student, it’s all about taking steps to prepare for your future. Whether it’s finishing school and passing the CPA exam or obtaining your license and entering the workforce, a student membership with The Georgia Society of CPAs... read more

Are you concerned about how to handle pricing objections from clients or prospective clients? Most will pay reasonable fees for quality, valuable service so it’s important to have conversations to help address any concerns. Here are some... read more

More than 100 members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently met at the state Capitol to share their thoughts on important issues facing the accounting profession with their elected officials. “CPA Day makes... read more

Yes, it's busy season, but let's add some fun into the months ahead. Use the PCPS Busy Season Fun Calendar for ideas to help your team know that you appreciate their hard work. Add your firm/company logo, decide on the events you want to offer... read more

On December 13, 2017, The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) hosted Don Farmer’s 2017 Federal Tax Update at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. The premier tax event featured Don Farmer breaking down proposed changes within the 2017 House and... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) recently hosted the third annual Rising Professionals Program. The goal of the program is to inspire high school students to become certified public accountants (CPAs) and to expand each student’s... read more

#mainContent p {font-size:14px;} It seems like cybersecurity is in the news daily. The CPA's Introduction to Cybersecurity, one component of the PCPS Exploring Cybersecurity toolkit , looks at risks CPA firms and their clients face along with... read more

Sept. 2017 — The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce the results of the fourth annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight, which took place Aug. 7-18. read more

October 13, 2017 The Georgia Society of CPAs has offered an association group health plan to eligible employers and their employees since 1976. The plan, currently underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, offers an alternative to the... read more

September 12, 2017 Atlanta, GA The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue, pursuant to the powers granted by law, is temporarily suspending the requirements associated with the Georgia International Registration Plan (IRP) and the... read more

September 10, 2017 Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal today expanded the emergency declaration to include... read more

At GSCPA our number one priority is serving our members. And we need your help! As a member of the profession, you are familiar with the needs of CPAs in our state - and you probably have some great ideas about how current needs can be better met... read more

Rodney L. Chandler, CPA, partner at Smith, Adcock and Company LLP of Athens, has been elected chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants' (GSCPA) Board of Directors for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Mr. Chandler was selected at the... read more

On May 18, 2017, the Dogwood Golf Club in Austell, Georgia hosted golfers who spent the day networking and enjoying the beautiful weather while raising money for The Educational Foundation (Foundation) of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA). read more

Last week, members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) leadership team along with CEO Boyd Search visited Capitol Hill to share the accounting profession's advocacy agenda with lawmakers. The visits are a highlight of the three-day meeting of... read more

Looking for a job? Looking to fill a job? The GSCPA Career Center is the answer you've been looking for! The Career Center provides services for both job seekers and employers. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs, build or post a resume for... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs Nominating Committee will present the following report on Sunday, May 7, at the 2017 Spring Council Meeting. This report will be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting to be held at the 2017 Annual Convention June 4-7... read more

The AICPA today announced the winners of the 2016 Elijah Watt Sells Award. The 2016 award was bestowed upon CPA candidates who have obtained a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, passed... read more

The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently announced its scholarship award recipients for the 2017-18 academic year. Scholarships ranging from $1,300-$5,000, for a total of $112,333, were... read more

GSCPA Interest Communities are composed of Society members who share a common interest or specialty. Interest Communities provide timely, professional news and updates along with relevant educational events. Each community represents a different... read more

Accounting students and educators gathered at the GSCPA Learning Center on Feb. 23 to learn about proper dining etiquette from business etiquette expert, Debra Lassiter. The event began with a networking reception where students practiced making... read more

In celebration of Black History Month, The Georgia Society of CPAs would like to honor African-American members who have made major contributions to the accounting profession while helping build a vibrant and diverse society. Partner-in-Charge,... read more

Feb. 1, 2017 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of five new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) and the 2017 IRSAC Chair.  IRSAC provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and... read more

More than 100 members of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) gathered at the state Capitol on Jan. 25 to advocate for the accounting profession. “CPA Day at the Gold Dome provides our members with the opportunity to... read more

On November 7, 2016, GSCPA hosted the second annual Rising Professionals Program. The goal of the program is to inspire high school students to become certified public accountants (CPAs) and to expand each student’s knowledge of the... read more

GSCPA proudly bestows three prestigious awards each year to members who have distinguished themselves in various ways. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2017 member awards is Jan. 30, 2017. read more

The CPA Referral Service is an online database that allows individuals and businesses to search for accounting firms by geographic location, industry, and services offered. The Service provides members of The Society with the opportunity to... read more

Eighth-grade students throughout the state learned about the importance of saving and budgeting during The Georgia Society of CPAs’ (GSCPA) fourth annual financial literacy day. The program, Millennial Money, gave 100 certified public... read more

On August 25-26, nearly 1,200 CPAs from across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria to learn about the hottest topics in the accounting profession. From jaw-dropping fraud stories to a taste bud tantalizing keynote on motivating... read more

Members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) met on August 23 with Georgia Department of Revenue officials at the GSCPA Learning Center to discuss current issues affecting tax practitioners and their clients. GSCPA State and Federal Tax Task... read more

The self-study tests in the back of every issue of Current Accounts are a quick and easy way to earn two hours of CPE and each test is available for two years. For example, the January/February 2016 self-study test will be available until... read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) are pleased to announce the results of the third annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight, which took place Aug. 8-19. During the friendly, two-week competition,... read more

On May 23, 2016, the Manor Golf and Country Club in Milton, Georgia hosted golfers who spent the day networking and enjoying the warm weather while raising money for The Educational Foundation (Foundation) of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA).... read more

The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), the premier professional organization for CPAs in Georgia, has named Barbara J. Evans, CPA, CGMA, to serve as chair of the Society’s Board of Directors for the 2016-17 fiscal... read more

June 2, 2016 – How does your firm stack up against others in the profession? Curious about the latest technology trends in firms around the country? read more

The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) has been notified that a phishing email scam is targeting CPAs in Georgia. Please be aware that the email is not from The Georgia Society.  read more

April 13 – This week, AICPA members began receiving their electronic ballots to vote on the proposal to create a new accounting association with The Chartered read more

More than 50 students and educators attended GSCPA’s annual Etiquette Dinner on Feb. 24, presented by Debra Lassiter, founder of Perfectly Polished. read more

Are you in need of a CPA? CPAs are charged with protecting and promoting the public interest, most notably with regard to financial reporting, tax and audit. read more

AmazonSmile is an easy, effortless way for you to continuously give to The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of CPAs. read more

Jan. 28, 2016 – More than 100 members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) recently met at the state Capitol to share their thoughts on important issues facing the accounting profession with their elected officials. read more

Nov. 20, 2015 – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) recently held its third annual financial literacy day. read more

Nov. 10, 2015 – The Georgia Society of CPAs would like to congratulate Clayton Huffman, CPA as the new appointee to the Georgia State Board of Accountancy. read more

Sept. 11, 2015 – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Georgia Food Bank Association are pleased to announce the results of the second annual Georgia Accounting Food Fight. read more

CPAs and accounting professionals gathered in Atlanta from August 27-28 for GSCPA’s 2015 Southeastern Accounting Show. Featuring sessions focused on the hottest topics in the accounting profession, the show included: read more

Members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) joined Georgia Department of Revenue officials at GSCPA’s Learning Center on recently to discuss issues affecting tax practitioners and their clients. read more

Roger G. Arrieux, Jr. has devoted over 20 years to Deloitte as an audit partner, as well as contributing to the firm’s recruitment, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. However, before diving into his career, Roger was unsure of exactly... read more

May 26, 2015 – GSCPA Leadership joined CPAs from across the country as they journeyed to Capitol Hill to visit their elected officials as part of AICPA's Spring Council meeting in Washington, D.C. read more

May 5, 2015 – The Georgia Society recently awarded the 2015 Public Service Award to Mark Wyssbrod, CPA at the 2015 Spring Leadership Council meeting. read more

April 27, 2016 – The Georgia Society of CPAs was honored to present the 2015 Outstanding Member in Industry Award to Lisa Killinger-Farmer at the 2015 Spring Decision Makers Conference. read more

April 9, 2015 – AICPA Award Honors Outstanding CPA Exam Performers The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has recognized Alan Sheffield (Georgia) as winner of the 2014 Elijah Watt Sells Award. read more

Feb. 1, 2015 – More than 100 CPA members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) from across the state met recently at the Georgia State Capitol in honor of the 2015 CPA Day at the Gold Dome. read more

Peer Review Committee Members > Serve as a partner or in a supervisory role in a public accounting firm enrolled in the Peer Review Program > Be willing to dedicate 3-4 hours prior to each committee meeting to review documents at least 4-6... read more

Members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) understand the value and importance of financial literacy education and recently coordinated the second annual statewide GSCPA Financial Literacy Day for eighth-grade students. The program, titled... read more