About half of Pennsylvania’s accountants are CPAs, or Certified Public Accountants. CPA is a more advanced certification, requiring additional education, examination, and experience. While CPAs can perform any of the […]
Accountants in PA and throughout the United States are often targeted by hackers for the sensitive client data they possess. Data protection and cybersecurity are not optional. A data breach […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being explored for the ways it can support accountants and CPAs in providing services for their clients. However, AI is also being used by individuals and […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) eliminated business entertainment as a deductible business expense and reduced most business meals to 50% deductible under certain circumstances. This was […]
Because of the wide diversity of industries and professions in our state, Pennsylvania accountants and CPAs need to be versed in a variety of client needs. Artists are an excellent […]
Tax accountants who prepare federal tax returns have been required since 2010 to submit most returns electronically, including those completed for individuals, trusts, and estates. At PSTAP, we encourage PA […]
While remote working is touted as the future in many industries, and it’s true there are many advantages, there are also some drawbacks to remote working that you should consider […]
While individuals with high incomes can be found throughout PA, tax accountants practicing around Pennsylvania’s major cities—Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Harrisburg—are likely to have some high-income clients. These regions, especially in […]
Protecting clients’ sensitive financial information is of utmost importance for tax preparers. Safeguarding this data requires a combination of technological measures, best practices, and an understanding of potential risks. At […]