News & Updates
Red flags in your cyber insurance policy
May 07, 2025
In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the importance of robust cyber insurance coverage for nonprofits cannot be overstated. However, many nonprofit organizations find themselves facing challenges when it comes to understanding and navigating their cyber insurance policies.
What Mark Koziel wants you to know
May 07, 2025
In 2025, a new CEO of the American Institute of CPAs and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants took the reins from long-time leader Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA. Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, has hit the ground running to get acclimated to his new position.
Your support, their success
May 07, 2025
A Social Security primer: How Social Security is calculated
May 01, 2025
When is the best time to start collecting Social Security retirement benefits? This issue is complex; every person’s situation is unique. The best decision for one person may not be correct for another in a different situation.
Letter to Joint UAA Committee on UAA exposure draft
April 22, 2025
The VSCPA reviewed the Exposure Draft to the Uniform Accountancy Act, Eighth Edition - January 2018 — issued by the AICPA and NASBA on March 4, 2025.
Should I Disclose My Use of Gen AI to Clients?
April 01, 2025
Generative AI options range from publicly available platforms to custom-built systems and include essential programs that also make use of generative AI, such as technical research software. Regardless of the platform or software, CPAs are increasingly asking, “Should we inform our clients about our use of generative AI, and if so, how?“
Letter to FASB on Topic 832, Accounting for Government Grants
March 31, 2025
The VSCPA Accounting & Auditing Advisory Committee (Committee) reviewed the Exposure Draft (ED) Accounting for Government Grants by Business Entities (Topic 832), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
The Rise of Chief Growth Officers in Accounting Firms
March 06, 2025
For decades, most accounting firms relied on partners to handle sales and business development. But as the profession modernizes, firms are recognizing that sustainable growth requires a specialized approach.
Virginia Lawmakers Pass Legislation Introduced at the Request of the VSCPA to Support More Pathways to Become a CPA
March 03, 2025
For Immediate Release Emily Walker, VSCPA (804) 612-9428 ewalker@vscpa.com Richmond (Feb. 17, 2025) — The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) applauds the Virginia House and Senate for passing VSCPA-backed legislation to address a crucial barrier preventing accountants from
Extinguishing the burnout flame
February 26, 2025
Compromise reached on rolling income tax conformity in Virginia
February 24, 2025
Letter to GASB on subsequent events
February 21, 2025
The VSCPA Accounting & Auditing Advisory Committee has reviewed the Exposure Draft (ED) — Subsequent Events, issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
The benefits and pitfalls of gifts to SLATs
February 20, 2025
The future of accounting, today
February 18, 2025
VSCPA supports bills with new CPA licensure pathway
February 18, 2025
Do something. CPAs have sounded the alarm for years: The pipeline of new talent joining the profession is getting smaller and smaller (the data backs it up — just read the latest AICPA Trends report). They want to see multiple paths to the CPA available to make the profession accessible for all students, including minorities and adults switching careers.
From the CEO: Future-forward leaders, by design
February 14, 2025
Your Support, Their Success
February 14, 2025
Offset hiring costs with incentives
February 10, 2025
Using AI for an R&D study? Not so fast.
February 10, 2025
Seeking the perfect plan for retirees
February 03, 2025