As a financial professional, chances are you know more than most about managing money. But even the most skilled accountants and CPAs have been known to spend more time studying their clients’ finances than their own.

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to accepting credit card payments, or you have a sneaking suspicion your current processor might not be the best choice for your business, this guide is for you.
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I just want to share a couple of items that happened in May at the Spring Meeting of Council in Washington D.C. Mick Armstrong, Nate Strong and I, along with Laura Lantz and our legal counsel, Ken McClure met with Idaho’s Representatives and Senators and we were well received. Read entire article ...
Looking for a dynamic, interactive, educational & inspirational session specifically for firm partners, leaders & key decision makers?
This is perfect for partners and any upcoming firm leaders!
Check out the agenda:
Thursday, August 22 6:00 - 8:00pm

Informal Dinner with Beta Alpha Psi Students - This is your chance to quiz them on what they want and what they can bring to your firm!

Dinner speaker topics: Changing the benefits game to help partners gain control of their healthcare spend and boost their bottom line.

HealthCare Accounts - get tips for your clients.

Table Talks - Hear what keeps other partners up at night and share your best tips for having fun during tax season
Friday, August 23
 7:45am - 4:15pm

Learn to:

Overcome Conflict with
Collaboration

Hire, Train & Retain the Best People

Lead your Firm Through Change

Make Improvements in Processes with Your People



This conference is an ideal part of your professional development as a leader!
As an ISCPA Member, you have a unique opportunity in to be a part of CPA Evolution   proposed by AICPA and NASBA. Please take just 10 minutes of your time to review their proposal. Opinions from a smaller state society are very important, so please weigh in on the proposal! Visit   EvolutionOfCPA.org.   They are asking for input by August 9.

Want to help shape the CPA Exam’s future? If you are a newly licensed CPA, or if you know any , the AICPA’s virtual CPA Exam Content Ranking Panels next month is a great opportunity to make a difference. Participants could  make a difference in the Exam’s future  by identifying the knowledge and skills essential to those entering the profession. Panelists will receive a $250 Amazon eGift card for a commitment of up to three hours.
GET THESE ON YOUR CALENDARS!

This course is designed for finance professionals of any level who would like more insight into developing skills required for finance business partnering. 

Aug 29, 2019

Plan ahead - Finance Business Partnering: Influence to Impact ISCPA Leadership 2.0 is Nov 5, 2019
This one-day AG conferenc e reviews key tax law impacting agricultural producers and ranchers in 2019.

It is specifically focused on the impact of many provisions within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on agricultural businesses.

We will be using the Ag Tax Issues workbook recently published by the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation - this will be a fantastic resource!

Aug 26, 2019
ISCPA Breakfast Series:
Wednesday, July 17 8:00am
Doors open at 7:30



This seminar, both in person and virtually, offers members one complimentary credit - thanks to the generous sponsorship by:
Presenter John Hugh, with Hawley Troxell, will provide CPAs with important ERISA/Employee Benefit basics to assist in servicing clients.

John will outline the legalities governing the establishment and maintenance of employee benefit plans (such as 401(k) plans).

He will discuss issues for particular awareness in order to assist CPAs and their clients in avoiding potentially significant liabilities. John will discuss common missteps, and in doing so, will provide real life examples of plans gone wrong (and how those issues were favorably resolved, or not).
Need something? Interested in a specific issue or topic? Want to be more involved?
Please let me know.
I'd love to help!

Call me at 208-344-6261 or simply click here to email me.

~ Laura Lantz, ISCPA Executive Director
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The ISCPA MEMBER DISCOUNT PAGE is a fantastic avenue for discounts and savings for Society Members. Check it out!