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Taxpayers and #TaxPros are raising red flags about CP53E notices from the #IRS requesting updated bank information. Many worry the letters might be errors or even scams, with QR codes fueling fraud concerns. Learn more: ow.ly/iqgM50YXGKJ.

Entrepreneurial spirit on the rise: A new survey found that 48% of women working in #accounting and #finance aspire to use their skill sets to become entrepreneurs, up from 45% last year. See more findings: ow.ly/16lA50YClV1.

The IRS’s annual “dirty dozen” list of #tax frauds and #scams includes two new schemes that threaten businesses and individuals: artificial intelligence abuse and capital gains fraud. Catch up on the latest red flags: ow.ly/U9E950Ys4xl.

Today's the day 🚀 After almost eight years, our newly redesigned website is launching! Our website will be offline from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST during the transition. Thanks for your patience this morning. We'll let you know as soon as the new site is live. Stay tuned!

Tomorrow, we launch our completely redesigned website! 🚀 Fresh look. Smarter navigation. Faster performance. Plus: Upgraded CPE Tracker, improved CPE & Special Event catalog, a new #WICPA Career Center, improved Firm Admin tools and much more! Stay tuned!

In a recent interview with @tmj4, WICPA member David Begalke, CPA, founding partner of Begalke & Associates, LLC in Sheboygan, stressed the importance of trusting a CPA to file your taxes. Learn how to avoid #scams during the #tax season: tmj4.com/news/sheboygan…

The #IRS will begin accepting and processing #tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26! Post a comment with your best tip to make busy season less taxing for you and your clients: ow.ly/2lEe50XWNwy.

#Accountants: Help your clients get the most mileage out of the temporary car loan interest #tax deduction! 🚗ow.ly/Xjs550XSwfz.

The WICPA office will close at noon today and remain closed all day tomorrow as we ring in the new year with friends and family. We’ll see you in 2026! #WICPA #HappyNewYear

Happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year! The #WICPA office will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26. We wish all our members, friends and partners a happy holiday season! #HappyHolidays

Deadline reminder ⏰: The #Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services is reminding CPAs to renew their licenses before they expire on Dec. 14. Renew your #CPA license today: ow.ly/T4uQ50XvWzG.

Looking for timely insights on the issues shaping the #accounting profession? The #WICPA's latest issue of On Balance is now available: ow.ly/kKe950XuaZL.

A global survey of #tax and #accounting professionals at firms of all sizes found that high-growth firms have commonly made changes in the past few years aimed at enhancing client offerings and enabling employees to serve their clients better. Learn more: ow.ly/cv6T50XrgvF.

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to the brave veterans who have served this country and defended our freedom. Today and every day, we salute you.

The Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards! 🎉 Nominate a deserving individual or organization by November 21, 2025. Learn more and submit a nomination today! ➡️ bit.ly/4ouYAw0

#WICPA staff members “escaped” the office on Friday afternoon to learn new skills at two different escape rooms in Waukesha. Everyone enjoyed team bonding, friendly competition and a renewed #determination to solve whatever challenges come our way!

Do you think students would benefit from more financial education? If so, new poll results show agreement. More than three-fourths (75%) of Americans said they think #mathematics and economics/#personalfinance should be part of the core curriculum: ow.ly/alUV50XczYj.

Did you know the #WICPA website includes a daily “Featured News” page with the latest updates for CPAs and #accounting professionals, plus helpful tips on firm management, work/life balance and more? Visit wicpa.org/news to stay informed.

Did you know…? The #IRS will begin phasing out the use of paper checks for refunds to individual #taxpayers starting Tuesday, Sept. 30, and will publish detailed guidance for 2025 tax returns before the 2026 filing season begins. Read more: ow.ly/boXr50X2e4s.

The fall issue of CPA2b is now available! Our student publication provides young professionals with practical guidance as they begin their new careers in accounting. See the digital issue: ow.ly/3jv650WYUm2.