Catalyst: News and analysis for Ohio CPAs
Catalyst: News and analysis for Ohio CPAs is a bimonthly, printed magazine covering the issues impacting the accounting profession and business community in Ohio. Catalyst is circulated to members of The Ohio Society of CPAs and subscribers.
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Catalyst is read by the nearly 24,000 members of The Ohio Society of CPAs as well as a subscriber pool of key business thought leaders. Find out how to get your products, service or company in front of this key audience by visiting the online Marketplace.
Are your insights unique, sound, news-worthy, and relevant to CPAs in their roles as leaders, advisors, and managers? Can you offer the readership in-depth knowledge and insight into Ohio business issues?
If the answer is yes, these guidelines can make the publication process simpler.
The magazine & its audience
Catalyst is a unique bimonthly magazine written specifically for CPAs, Ohio’s key business and thought leaders, and those they serve. It provides timely coverage of issues and trends pertinent to Ohio business, along with in-depth industry-related articles on subjects that include:
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Financial reporting
- Personal financial planning
- Technology
- Professional development
- Ethics and fraud
- Related business issues
The majority of our readers are members of The Ohio Society of CPAs, primarily decision makers and staff level employees. The professional experience of our membership ranges greatly. Staff size varies significantly from one (the sole practitioner) to several hundred (large local or national firm).
Nearly 50% of the magazine's readers work in industry in positions from staff accountant to chief financial officer. Nearly 40% of readers are in public practice, in firms ranging in size from a sole practitioner to an international firm of several hundred. Just under 10% of our readers are sole practitioners and a great many others work in small or midsize firms. The remainder, almost 4%, are government personnel, educators or students.
Length
We accept articles from 1,000 to 2,500 words. Submitted articles that do not meet the length specifications may not be accepted.
Articles should be submitted electronically to catalyst@ohio-cpa.com. The document should be in Microsoft Word or other compatible format.
To discuss an article or idea with the editor, contact Sandy Spieker at sspieker@ohio-cpa.com.
Subscriptions
For as little as $7 a month, you can receive timely coverage of issues and trends pertinent to Ohio business, along with in-depth industry-related articles right to your doorstep.
Issue costs for Catalyst are:
- One year subscription: $39.95
- Per issue cost: $10 ($6.95, plus $3.05 shipping and handling)
To subscribe to one year of Catalyst complete the form found at the link below and return along with payment to:
Catalyst Subscription
The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
535 Metro Place South
P.O. Box 1810
Dublin, OH 43017
Fax: 614.764.5880
Catalyst subscription
Additional copies available for purchase
So, you like what you see and you want to share information with your clients, employers and colleagues? Want to know how to get your hands on some additional copies of Catalyst? It’s easy – just follow the pricing structure below and simply tell us how many you want. Think your colleagues could benefit from Catalyst’s content, but don’t want to give up your copy? We don’t blame you – read on:
Need to pass them out to your department? You can purchase 1-5 copies for $5.00 an issue. Want to present some copies to a few colleagues? Buy 6-10 issues for only $3.00 an issue. Need even more? For the small fee of $2.00 an issue, you can buy 11 or more.
To place your order, contact CPAnswers, the member service center, or call 888.959.1212.
Self-assessment exams
Available self-assessment exams
A self-assessment exam is published in each issue of Catalyst. Issues are published six times annually – January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October and November/December.
Exams can be submitted for two hours of CPE for one year after publication. The CPE credits are approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio and are determined on an issue by issue basis. To receive credit, you must earn a grade of 75% or better.
The exams are available in print in the magazine and online. Costs of the exam are as follows:
| |
Online |
Print |
| Members |
$25 |
$30 |
| Non-Members |
$35 |
$40 |
Payment for online exams is due upon submission. There are no refunds for self-assessment exams.
Respondents will be notified by e-mail of their exam results within three business days notifying you if you passed or failed. A 75% grade and higher qualifies for passing.
Your e-mail message from the Society is your proof of passing each exam and of two hours of CPE credit. Each e-mail indicates if the credits are A&A, taxation, specialized knowledge, management or consulting. You should save the exam e-mail message; however, yearly transcripts of CPE credit provided by The Ohio Society will include CPE credit earned from taking the self-assessment exam.
LAST UPDATED 10/18/2007