ADVOCACY
Coronavirus-related advocacy continues
As rules and regulations
emerge for addressing the coronavirus pandemic and business reopening, the VSCPA continues to monitor legislative and regulatory developments as well as advocate for issues important to CPAs across the state. We’re also watching best practices from CPA societies around the country. Here’s a snapshot of our most recent efforts.
between VSCPA President & CEO Stephanie Peters, CAE, and Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce & Trade Cassidy Rasnick on Virginia’s Phase II reopening, give you quick tips on pressing issues. You can watch the video replays anytime at facebook.com/vscpa.
ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS
The VSCPA Advocacy Team stays connected to the Virginia Secretary of Finance and Virginia Board of Accountancy with meetings every other week. The Society also continues to lobby at the federal level on issues to protect the profession, including talking with Sen. Tim Kaine’s office about CPA priorities surrounding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and Paycheck Protection Program. Hot topics include agent fees and loan forgiveness.
To ensure you receive the news you need during the pandemic, we began sending a weekly email update containing COVID-related news to all members. Updates have included breaking news as well as resources and educational opportunities on remote working and leading, Virginia reopening guidance and more. We also started a biweekly town hall series broadcasted live on the VSCPA Facebook page. These 30-minute conversations, such as an interview
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