Posts Tagged ‘GSCPA’
Client News: The Educational Foundation of GSCPA Awards Over $115K in Scholarships and Institutional Support
Atlanta (April 27, 2017) — 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 awarded to over 50 accounting students from 15 different Georgia universities and colleges. Students were selected based…
Read MoreClient News: Georgia CPAs Unite at State Capitol for 6th Annual CPA Day
Atlanta (Jan. 30, 2017) — 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 make a real connection with their elected officials. CPAs are…
Read MoreClient News: The Georgia Society of CPAs Teaches Financial Literacy to Middle School Students
ATLANTA (Nov. 21, 2016) – 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 accountants (CPAs) the opportunity to visit middle school classrooms to teach basic financial concepts, such as saving,…
Read MoreClient News: Legislation Important to Georgia Small Businesses Awaits Governor’s Signature
ATLANTA (Feb. 19, 2016) — Recently, Georgia’s General Assembly showed overwhelming support for this year’s Conformity Bill (HB 742). House Bill 742 is an annual Internal Revenue Code (IRC) update that incorporates certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law. Both the Georgia House and Senate acted swiftly to pass this key legislation. Currently, this…
Read MoreClient News: Georgia CPAs Advocate for Profession at State Capitol
GSCPA Members Gather for 5th Annual CPA Day at the Gold Dome ATLANTA (Feb. 1, 2016) — 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 attendees enjoyed…
Read MoreClient News: GSCPA Helps the Public Find a CPA
Free, Online CPA Referral Service Available ATLANTA (Jan. 21, 2016) – 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 MoreClient News: Georgia CPAs Teach Financial Literacy to Students Statewide
GSCPA members create an interactive program to help students learn important financial skills ATLANTA (Nov. 23, 2015) – The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) recently held its third annual financial literacy day. The volunteer event, Millennial Money, gave certified public accountants (CPAs) the opportunity to teach eighth-grade students the importance of saving and budgeting.…
Read MoreClient News: Nathaniel Goldman of PricewaterhouseCoopers Graduates Leadership Academy
One of a Talented Group of CPAs Prepared to Help Lead the Profession into the Future Nathaniel Goldman, Senior Tax Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers, recently graduated from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Leadership Academy. Goldman was one of 37 future leaders of the accounting profession who participated in an intensive four day program in Durham, N.C.,…
Read MoreClient News: GSCPA Hosts Annual Meeting With Georgia Department of Revenue
Members of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) joined Georgia Department of Revenue officials at GSCPA’s Learning Center recently to discuss issues affecting tax practitioners and their clients. Members of GSCPA’s State and Federal Tax Task Force greeted attendees from across the state. During the meeting, GSCPA members learned more about the Department, its processes,…
Read MoreClient News: Elizabeth D. Cook, IOM of The Georgia Society of CPAs Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Elizabeth D. Cook, IOM, director, membership and communications, of The Georgia Society of CPAs, has graduated from the program and has received the…
Read MoreClient News: Alan Sheffield from Georgia Recognized with Elijah Watt Sells Award for CPA Examination Performance
AICPA Award Honors Outstanding CPA Exam Performers ATLANTA (April 2015) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has recognized Alan Sheffield (Georgia) as winner of the 2014 Elijah Watt Sells Award. The award is bestowed upon candidates who have obtained a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, passed all four sections of the…
Read MoreClient News: Georgia CPAs Prepare for CPA Day at the Gold Dome
Atlanta (Jan. 28, 2015)— Over 200 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) from across Georgia prepare to meet on January 29 for the 2015 CPA Day at the Gold Dome. On this day, individual CPAs, members of CPA firms and accounting students will gather for the fourth annual CPA Day. Hosted by The Georgia Society of…
Read MoreGeorgia CPAs Teach Financial Literacy to Students Throughout the State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GSCPA members work to enhance financial awareness and budgeting skills in an annual volunteer outreach effort benefiting Georgia eighth-graders ATLANTA (Dec. 2, 2014) – 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…
Read MoreClient News: GSCPA Launches Inaugural Georgia Accounting Food Fight
ATLANTA (August 2014) — The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and Georgia’s top accounting firms are working together to address Georgia’s hunger issue by creating a friendly food and fund drive competition — the Georgia Accounting Food Fight. GSCPA invites accounting firms statewide to participate in this event with the hope of raising $50,000…
Read MoreClient News: Terry Parker, CPA Elected Chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
ATLANTA (July, 2014) – Terry Parker, CPA, has been elected to serve as the 2014-2015 chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA). In this role, Parker leads a membership of almost 14,000 CPAs across the state of Georgia. During his term as GSCPA Chair, Parker will focus on leveraging technology to improve…
Read MoreClient News: Lowell Mooney, CPA Named Chair-Elect of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
ATLANTA (July, 2014) – The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) has announced that J. Lowell Mooney, Ph.D., CPA, has been named chair-elect for the 2014-2015 term. Mooney, a professor of accounting and former director of the School of Accountancy at Georgia Southern University, was elected this month at the Society’s Annual Convention in San Francisco.…
Read MoreClient News: The Georgia Society of CPAs Celebrates New Office Location
Newly designed office created to meet the needs of expanding organization ATLANTA (February 2014) – This month The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), a growing and ambitious association for CPAs across Georgia, moved its offices to the Concourse Corporate Center located in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter area to continue meeting the needs of the…
Read MoreClient News: Terry Parker, CPA Named Chair-Elect of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 2013 – Terry Parker, CPA and partner at Clifton, Lipford, Hardison & Parker, LLC in Macon, begins his term as the 2013-2014 Chair-Elect of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA). A member of GSCPA since 1989, Terry has been involved with GSCPA at the local level for many…
Read MoreClient News: The Georgia Society of CPAs Announces 2013 Meritorious Service Winner
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 2013 – The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) has honored Charles Hendry with its 2013 Meritorious Service Award. This annual award recognizes individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to the public or the profession from an accounting perspective. With over 40 years of public accounting experience, Hendry has…
Read MoreClient News: Darrell Thaw, CPA Takes the Helm as Chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
JULY 24 – Atlanta, GA – Darrell Thaw, CPA begins his term as the 2013-2014 Chair of The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), leading a membership of over 13,000 CPAs across the state of Georgia. A member of GSCPA since 1980, Darrell has been involved with many areas of the organization over…
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