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Regulatory Reform
Dodd unveiling own financial regulation reform package

IFRS
SEC delays IFRS convergence until 2015 – or later

FIN 48
Uncertain tax positions reporting proposal extended to June 1

Ohio budget reform
OSCPA Forum highlights state budget solutions

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SEC delays IFRS convergence until 2015 (or later)...Members of Blue-Ribbon Panel to address private company standards announced...Senate nearing deal on financial regulatory reform
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The Ohio Legislator's Guide to 2009 Taxes
This annual guide has been updated to help Ohio legislators complete their 2009 income tax returns. The guide answers frequently raised questions about income tax laws that specifically affect members of the Ohio General Assembly. View the 2009 Legislator's Tax Guide

CPAs Outline Financial Strategies to Governor Strickland
On Nov. 6, OSCPA's Ohio Budget Advisory Task Force presented recommendations to Governor Ted Strickland for addressing Ohio's financial challenges. Download the report. View the State of Florida's Long Range Financial Outlook 2007 and 2008 reports.

CPA Voice
Replacing Catalyst, CPA Voice is a monthly, printed news publication covering the latest news and trends impacting Ohio CPAs and businesses, plus Society news and events. Get complete details on article submissions and subscriptions to CPA Voice and view the current issue online!

U.S. Executives want option for early IFRS adoption
Nearly 50% of U.S. executives surveyed want the option for early adoption when (and if) the SEC decides to move forward with IFRS convergence.

Attorney General Cordray champions financial fraud protection in Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is calling on local, state, and federal forces to battle predatory financial practices and fraud as he aims to give Ohioans more resources to protect themselves.

Coming to a town near you: Spring 2010 Professional Issues Updates
Offered free of charge exclusively to OSCPA members
It's the fastest four hours of CPE! OSCPA's Professional Issues Updates (PIU) provide a fast-paced update on the most significant issues facing the CPA profession and businesses of every size.

Should the Comptroller General be a CPA?
AICPA has contacted members of the House of Representatives supporting new legislation requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to be a CPA.

FASB's independence at stake in debate over financial regulatory reform
The SEC's oversight of FASB and the independent standard-setting process appears to be back on the table in the U.S. Senate as the two parties attempt to reach a compromise over financial regulatory reform.

New Blue Ribbon Panel will focus on private company accounting standards
The names of the 18 individuals who will comprise the Blue Ribbon Panel on Private Company Accounting were released this week. The group was established to formally address how U.S. accounting standards can best meet the needs of users of private company financial statements.

IRS will require practitioners to advocate for disclosure of return positions
An editorial from E. Lynn Nichols, CPA
The heat is on tax practitioners! Regulators and lawmakers responding to irresponsible tax advice from CPAs and attorneys who were believed to be reputable have produced a steady stream of new rules and regulations regarding disclosure and responsibility for tax return information.

Ohio Society's Legislative Victories
The Society's governmental affairs team keeps the business interests of CPAs in Ohio front and center with Ohio's legislative bodies. We work closely with Ohio's legislators to provide them with the insight and education necessary to understand the complex issues facing our profession.

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