Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (WICPA)

A recent Gallup poll found that roughly one in seven U.S. adults (14%) report owning cryptocurrency today, with few others intending to buy it soon — but what are you seeing? Do your clients ask about crypto options? Let us know. #crypto #cryptocurrency #investments #finance

For retirees thinking about moving to Arizona or Florida, Wisconsin’s new tax cuts “might tip the scale a little bit” for staying in the state, said WICPA member Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST, tax director at Sikich, in a recent article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read the full article about Wisconsin’s new tax cuts for retirees below: https://lnkd.in/gcxpnMi5. #Wisconsin #retirement #retirees #taxcuts #income

Catch up on the latest topics and issues affecting financial institutions, including economic changes, tax and regulatory updates, anti-money laundering guidance for fintech, and more! Watch the 2025 WICPA Financial Institutions Conference on-demand now at wicpa.org/Conferences. #WICPA #Wisconsin #FinancialInstitutions #Fintech #FinancialServices

Accountants certainly are adept at using the latest technology in their day-to-day work, and Wisconsin has an interesting history with the “latest” workplace tools. Check out these fun facts. 👇 • 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: The first practical typewriter was invented in Milwaukee. • 𝐙𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: The zip computer file type was invented in Wisconsin. • 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞: The first commercial telephone answering machine was invented in Wisconsin, in 1949. #Wisconsin #inventions #innovation #workplace #tech

A recent survey of finance leaders across North America, the United Kingdom and France found that 79% of respondents said their teams are “swamped” with manual work. Not surprisingly, 93% of them also said they’re prioritizing AI investments. How are you using AI to reduce your manual tasks? Let us know in the comments. #finance #executives #workload #AI #investments

Spend a day out of the office with us at the 2025 WICPA Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex! ⛳️ Join us for a full day of golf, growing your network and supporting the accounting profession. What are you most excited about? Vote below! #WICPA #Wisconsin #CPA #accounting #networking

Get the latest GASB updates, key trends in Wisconsin school district finance, single audit basics and more — whenever it works for you. The 2025 WICPA School District Audit Conference is now available on demand. Register for our morning and afternoon sessions here: https://ow.ly/TiAh50Wrb4g. #WICPA #Wisconsin #schooldistrict #auditing #GASB

A new survey shows that 93% of business leaders are investing more in technology, with only 16% rating their current data quality as “excellent.” How is your business investing more in tech? Let us know in the comments. #Business #Technology #BizTech #Investments #Modernization

Nominations are now open for the 2026 WICPA Excellence Awards! Do you know a WICPA member who has made a significant impact on you or the accounting profession? We want to hear from you! Check out the award categories and submit your nomination at wicpa.org/awards. Let’s celebrate the accounting professionals who inspire us every day! #WICPA #Wisconsin #CPA #Accounting #Excellence

Feedback wanted: The AICPA Auditing Standards Board is accepting public comments now through Friday, Oct. 3, on a proposed standard addressing the auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud. Learn more in the article below. #auditing #auditor #financialstatements #fraud