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Students get to know the profession
March 03, 2022
Last week, OSCPA student members received a close-up view of the accounting profession at the OSCPA's virtual Career Development Workshop.
Members on the Move
February 24, 2022
February has been a busy month for our members! Check out the most recent OSCPA member promotions and new positions.
Bert N. Mitchell, CPA
February 21, 2022
Meet Bert N. Mitchell, CPA, was the 100th Black CPA in the U.S. Discover Mitchell's incredible story today!
Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA, CGMA
February 18, 2022
Meet Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA, CGMA, the first Black CEO of a state CPA society. Hear him reflect on the experience of interviewing five of the first 100 Black CPAs in the U.S.
IRS provides further details for schedules K-2 and K-3 for 2021
February 17, 2022
The IRS has provided further details on additional transition relief for certain domestic partnerships and S corporations preparing the new schedules K-2 and K-3.
February guides from the Hub
February 15, 2022
The OSCPA's Knowledge Hub has five must-read guides covering everything from future proofing your firm to using data to benefit your work.
Lester McKeever, Jr, CPA, J.D.
February 14, 2022
Meet Lester McKeever, Jr., J.D., the 61st Black CPA in the U.S. McKeever was born and raised in Chicago, and went on to make history when he was appointed chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Catch up with the OSCPA's committees
February 10, 2022
The OSCPA has 17 committees dedicated to advancing various areas of the accounting profession. Explore what each committee is working on and consider joining the ones that speak to you.
Member Moment: A CPA love story
February 10, 2022
Meet the CPA newlyweds who found love in the accounting classroom and said their vows following a proposal delivered via Excel sheet.
Reflecting on Black history in the CPA profession
February 10, 2022
Last year marked the centennial of the first Black CPA in the U.S. Discover the stories of other trailblazing Black CPAs and explore ways to help build a better and more diverse future for the CPA profession.
Commemorating 100 years of Black CPAs and looking forward
February 03, 2022
Discover the story of the U.S.' first Black CPA and how honoring the past, celebrating the progress and building toward the future can bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to the CPA profession.
Diverse faculty attracts diverse students
February 03, 2022
Learn about the impact the first Black CPA Ph.D.s had on attracting generations of future Black CPAs and how diversity in the classroom can continue to change the profession for the better.
Early Black-owned CPA firms spurred diversity efforts
February 03, 2022
Learn about the Black CPA professionals who have overcome adversity and had success building Black-owned CPA firms.
John W. Cromwell Jr., CPA
February 03, 2022
Meet John W. Cromwell Jr., the United States' first Black CPA. Cromwell's incredible perseverance allowed him to open a new door that many Black CPAs would enter through in the coming decades.
OSCPA coat drive surpasses goal
February 03, 2022
In December 2021, the OSCPA launched its annual virtual coat drive. Our members responded with enthusiasm and raised enough money to help keep 240 Oklahomans warm this winter.
AICPA comments on recent IRS statement: More can be done
January 31, 2022
On January 27, the IRS announced its intention to stop some notices to taxpayers as they increase resources to process backlogged files.
Taxpayer Advocate Coalition releases statement on IRS actions offering limited taxpayer relief
January 31, 2022
The Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition have released a statement in response to recent actions by the IRS to suspend “some notices to taxpayers” for the upcoming tax filing season.
Members on the Move: Making partner
January 27, 2022
Four OSCPA members are reaching new heights in their careers at the start of 2022. Find out which of your fellow members are now partners at HoganTaylor LLP.
Members share tips to stay balanced
January 27, 2022
Discover the OSCPA's work-life balance resources and find out how your peers organize their life and work responsibilities.
OSCPA January member experiences
January 27, 2022
The OSCPA and its members started 2022 off strong. Learn more about the CPE and committee events enjoyed by our members this month.