Record requests, especially by former clients, create high risk. Every year the Washington State Board of Accountancy (WBOA), because of client complaints, disciplines multiple CPAs who fail to follow the minimum requirements in the WBOA’s rule to return client records. Mark Hugh explains the minimum requirements of Board rule WAC 4-30-051 that CPAs should carefully review and follow with every record request.

As his year as Board Chair comes to a close,Tom shares his thoughts about the opportunity he had to serve such an amazing organization. A very busy year, with a new CEO who took charge immediately and developed a challenging new strategic plan with the help of numerous Society members, professional consultants, immediate staff, and current board members.

Last summer, as the WSCPA Board of Directors and staff embarked on a journey to create a new strategic plan, we started by contemplating purpose, and asking “Why is the WSCPA here?” Although we didn’t finalize a purpose statement right away, we did agree that member focus is the core of the WSCPA’s purpose.

Do you like crossword puzzles? The WSCPA is continuing a new fun section! Read on and find the solution to the newest puzzle in The Washington CPA.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the nominees for the Society's 2018-19 Board of Directors. All nominees will be declared elected by the secretary at the annual meeting unless other nominations, supported by at least one percent of membership, are received by April 1, 2018.