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Remembering the First Female CPA in the US: Christine Ross

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada around 1873, Christine Ross relocated to New York in her early twenties to take the CPA exam. In December of 1896, New York became the first state to offer the exam for the first time. Two years later in June of 1898, Ross sat for the exam and placed within …
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The Seven Stages of Change

Change is an inevitable part of life. It challenges us to grow and adapt to new situations — but, it can be difficult, and many people struggle to make meaningful changes in their lives. Here, we’ll explore the seven stages of change: Stage 1: Being unaware of the need to change a problem or habit. …
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How Do We Increase Diversity in the Accounting Profession?

According to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), only 1% of CPAs in the United States identify as black or African American. This number has improved little over the century since America saw its first black CPA, whereas the percentage of Asian and Hispanic CPAs has managed to grow somewhat to 12% and 7%. Perhaps …
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Remembering the First Black Woman CPA: Mary T. Washington Wylie

Mary T. Washington Wylie was the first black female CPA in the United States and the 13th black CPA overall. There would not be another black female CPA for 25 years, making her milestone all the more significant. Born in Mississippi in 1906, Wiley moved to Chicago at the age of 6 to live with …
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Remembering Maryland’s First Black CPA: Benjamin L. King

John W. Cromwell, Jr. became the first black CPA in America in 1921; however, it wasn’t until over three decades later that Maryland would see its first black CPA: Benjamin L. King. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., King graduated from Dunbar High School and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in accounting from …
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Recognizing African-American Pioneers in the Accounting Profession

Black History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the African American community and their role in U.S. history. While the most popular celebrations tend to focus on political activists, authors, or musicians, it is just as important to recognize lesser-known roles. We will use this month as an opportunity to …
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Tips For Staying Organized During Tax Season

Now that tax season is underway, staying organized is as crucial as ever. Doing so can create a less stressful work environment, help you to better serve your clients, and make for a more successful year. Here are a few tips to help get you started: Create a to-do list This tip may be …
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Why Am I Not Getting Emails From MSATP?

MSATP sends out emails regularly: marketing emails, seminar confirmations, and webinar links to name a few. Haven’t been getting our emails? Below are a few reasons this may be happening. You’ve Unsubscribed If you haven’t been receiving any emails from us, you may have unsubscribed at some point. This means you may have also removed …
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Tax Season Motivation

Tax season is approaching and that can only mean one thing: stress. It’s something everyone must deal with, but for accountants and tax preparers the beginning of the year comes bearing extra challenges. While it can be overwhelming, it’s important to remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can …
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#TechTips: Phishing Emails

By Jonathan Rivlin, CPA, and Al & Christine Giovetti, CPA [Ed. Note – Going forward, Jonathan Rivlin and Al and Christine Giovetti will be co-authoring some short articles for publication in various Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals newsletters and such. This is the first in that series. Please let us know if you …
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