Missouri Society of CPAs

Check out this week's episode of the Current Federal Tax Developments podcast! Topics covered: -Funds Taken By Sheriff Were a Valid Loan and Not Income from Embezzlement -Tax Court Allows a Reduced Deduction for a Conservation Easement -CCA Discusses Issues with Activities of a Private Foundation with Regard to Self-Dealing, Attempted Correction and Jeopardizing Investments -IRS Email Discusses Agency’s (Lack of) Obligation to Process Amended Tax Returns -Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit Merits Panel, Again Removes Emergency Injunction Against Enforcement of the CTA BOI Reports -Despite Supreme Court’s Action on Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. Ban on Enforcement of BOI Reporting, FinCEN Notes Ban on Enforcement Under the Smith Case is Still in Effect Current Federal Tax Developments is brought to you by Kaplan Financial Education and MOCPA. https://lnkd.in/gMf7kjZF

Last week, MOCPA member Freddie Young, CPA, with KPM CPAs, visited with students at Willard High School and spoke about the profession as part of MOCPA's Destination CPA outreach. Thanks so much to the entire faculty and staff of Willard High School for extending this opportunity to their students, and to Freddie for speaking!

MOCPA offers Delta Dental and DeltaVision plans to members looking to secure these options. -Through Delta Dental, members have the freedom to visit the network dentist of their choice and to select any dentist on a treatment-by-treatment basis. Additional benefits include no waiting periods, no balance billing, and an open enrollment period. -DeltaVision offers members customer-focused solutions for today’s cost-conscious environment. These eye health benefit plans are customized to meet your unique needs for service, value, access and choice. For more information, please contact MOCPA Benefits Consultant Pete Shea at (800) 264-7966, ext. 121.

Register now for MOCPA's virtual Employee Benefit Plans Conference on May 27! Designed for auditors, tax practitioners, CFO’s and their staff who need the most up-to-date information and tools in order to navigate any potential issues with benefit plans. At this specialized conference, hear the latest from the U.S. Department of Labor and other experts on current rules and regulations, and gain ideas for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of your audits. https://lnkd.in/gWJGZyyh

Register now for MOCPA's Virtual Mock CPA Exam, powered by Surgent, happening next month on February 13 and again on March 13. For many candidates taking the CPA exam can be one of the biggest hurdles when transitioning into the profession. Often aspiring CPAs are not sure if they are truly prepared to sit for each section of the exam. To help provide more transparency into exam-readiness, MOCPA has partnered with Surgent CPA Review to offer CPA exam candidates FREE virtual CPA exam simulation of the exam section of your choice. https://lnkd.in/gyyyed6d #CPA #Accounting #Students #MOCPA

As you prepare for the CPA Exam, don't forget to allow yourself enough time to get to the testing center. Please know that you must arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time to avoid forfeiting all fees for the examination section. #tipoftheweek #CPA #CPAExam #Accounting #AccountingStudents

Join MOCPA’s New Year, New Connections networking event on Wednesday, Jan. 29 (rescheduled from Jan. 8)! Kick off 2025 with an evening of networking, learning, and growth at MOCPA’s St. Louis Learning Center. Connect with fellow St. Louis Chapter members and expand your professional network. Don’t miss your chance to start the year strong — secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gTuFA-SQ

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Join MOCPA’s Corporate Accounting & Finance (CAF) community for this exciting event where you will have the opportunity to meet future talent prospects. This event is specifically for Missouri companies and government organizations seeking to hire impressive talent from universities across the state. Students participating in this program are interested in exploring careers beyond public practice CPA firms – help them find their future with you! Date: Tues., February 18 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fee: $100 minimum contribution to MOCPA Legacy Endowment Scholarship Fund If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Grow at agrow@mocpa.org or (314) 392-5820. https://lnkd.in/gdc4MF7Q

Don't miss MOCPA’s Annual Members Convention happening June 5-6 at in Lake Ozark! Join the fun for two days of meaningful connections with your peers and 10 hours of comprehensive professional development, including ethics. Sessions include the following: -Professional issues update from Lexy Kessler, 2024-2025 Vice Chair of the AICPA;  -Economic update from Chris Kuehl; -Risk management presentation from Duncan Will, CPA; -And more! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gar37d3v