today's cpa

May-June 2023

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Is GHG Scope 3 Emissions Reporting a Step Too Early or Too Far?

The business reporting landscape has been inundated with an abundance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) proposals. This article considers the scope of efforts to measure climate related emissions by businesses.

Restauranteurs Restaurant Quick Bites and Takeaways: Financial Recovery Trends

Restauranteurs just can’t catch a break as they navigate through the aftermath of the pandemic. While they have been able to capitalize on various relief funding, the future of the restaurant industry continues to be fragile, leaving many operators struggling to stay afloat.

A Piece of the Puzzle Defining Your Technology Priorities

The technology options available to business professionals have never been better! One helpful approach is to focus on what is – or should be – most important to you, your team and your organization.

By Thomas G. Stephens, Jr., CPA

Data analysis Learning the Language of Data Analytics

As the ability to access, manage and analyze information has increased exponentially, the mystique of the process has been buttressed by terminology that even the most seasoned professionals may find bewildering. There is often a misunderstanding of just what data analytics, data science or even data mining entails.

Capitol building in Washington D.C. SECURE 2.0 – More Changes in Store for Your Clients

Ninety-two new provisions impacting employer-provided retirement savings accounts and/or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) were made into law at the end of 2022.

Texas Capitol building TXCPA Wins Big at the Capitol

TXCPA advocacy efforts have been very successful during this year's Texas Legislative session. One CPA Pipeline initiative became law on May 13 and another one is on the Governor's desk.

By Kenneth Besserman, JD

Sheila Enriquez, CPA 2022-2023 Year In Review

As 2022-2023 comes to an end, we take a look back at the goals and accomplishments of the year. The highlights show that we have risen to the challenge and are adopting BOLD thinking in our work under the three pillars of success that form the foundation of our current Strategic Plan.

By DeLynn Deakins

Jodi Ann Ray 4 cropped_2 Wrapping Up a Memorable Year

We are very proud of the success of our CPA Pipeline advocacy efforts in Austin during the 2023 Texas legislative session and our outreach to students. Our organization made other important strides on issues of importance to the profession in Texas.

By Jodi Ann Ray