News & Updates

Happy Volunteer Month from the VSCPA! While we always appreciate our member volunteers, this is the month we dedicate to celebrating them and their efforts to keep the VSCPA running smoothly. We're profiling four VSCPA volunteers this month: One board volunteer, one task force member, one writer and one media ambassador. Thanks for everything you do for the VSCPA!

The VSCPA could not operate without its volunteers. From the governing boards that lead the VSCPA, VSCPA Educational Foundation and VSCPA Political Action Committee to technical committees to members who engage in their communities, volunteers serve as the brains, ears and, perhaps most importantly, faces of the Society. Our volunteers come from all practice areas and regions of the Commonwealth. From large firms to small businesses, they represent the VSCPA both internally and externally, in front of the

March is Women's History Month, and the VSCPA is spending the entire month spotlighting the contributions of the most accomplished women in our membership. Our latest spotlight member is Dawn Jessee, CPA, a sole proprietor from Henrico.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) would like to thank the Virginia Board of Education (Board) and the Virginia Department of Education for the opportunity to provide comment on the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

A career as a CPA is a lifelong journey. While you can usethe credential to get into any number of niche positions, there&rsquo ON CONFLICT DO NOTHING;s a well-trod path through the public accounting field that’s open to anyone who can get their license. There are certain inflection points on that path that carry a little extra weight — points where an accountant effectively moves into a new phase of his or her career. With the new LEAD initiative focused on developing leadership qualities and skills, the

What If I Need to Amend a Tax Return? You completed your tax return and submitted it on time. But while you thought tax time was behind you, suddenly you realize that you made a mistake on your return. What can you do? Don’t panic: There is a process for amending your return if you discover you made an error or left something out. The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) offers practical advice on when it’s best to amend a return and what’s involved. When Should I