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“The Lookout Post” is a monthly video update from the Maryland Association of CPAs to help our members know what’s happening right now in the profession, while also keeping an eye to the future.

These newsworthy updates cover legislative and regulatory topics, membership and association announcements, professional trends, learning and CPE opportunities, and other timely matters.

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The Lookout Post | February-March 2016
 

In this episode, Tom Hood covers: Maryland's legislative impact on CPAs, the Maryland Association of CPAs steps towards the shift change, and new research from our Fall Town Halls.

Mentioned in this video:

Maryland's Legislative Impact on CPAs | macpa.org/legislature

Busines & Industry Event macpa.org/Business&Industry

Financial Leaders Forum | macpa.org/FinancialLeader

Spring Town Halls | macpa.org/PIUresearch

The Lookout Post | April – May 2016
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: Maryland’s legislative session recap, the MACPA’s upcoming learning opportunities, and MACPAs efforts to save you time. Mentioned in this video: Maryland Legislative Session Recap | macpa.org/2016-legislation Spring Professional Issues Updates (Complimentary CPE) | macpa.org/PIU Business & Industry Conference | macpa.org/business&industry Employee Benefit Plans | macpa.org/employee-benefit Beach Retreat | macpa.org/beachretreat Events Listing | macpa.org/events Anticipatory Organization - Accounting & Finance Edition E-Learning Program | blionline.org/AO 8-Hour MBA On-Demand | blionline.org/8-hour-mba
The Lookout Post | September 2016
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: The new FASB standards, back-to-school information for CPAs and technology updates. Mentioned in this video: Government Contractors Conference | macpa.org/government Chesapeake Tax Conference | macpa.org/chesapeake Quarterly Financial Leaders Series | macpa.org/finleadership 2016 Women to Watch Awards Breakfast | mapca.org/womentowatch
The Lookout Post | January 2016 – New Year Opportunity, Final Prep for Tax Season, New Maryland Legislation
 

In this episode, Tom Hood covers: Upcoming changes with markets, elections & rate changes. Final prep for the upcoming tax season and New Maryland legislation.

Mentioned in this video:

BLI Anticipation Training | blionline.org/anticipation

BLI Strategic Planning blionline.org/strategicplanning

MACPA Tax Resources | macpa.org/taxes

MACPA Groups | macpa.org/groups

Maryland Legislature Update | macpa.org/MDlegislature

CPA Day In Annapolis | macpa.org/CPAday

The Lookout Post | November 2015 – Employee Benefit Plan Audit Alert, Preparing for Tax Season, CPA Day & Legislative Period, Evolution of Global Profession
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: Employee benefit plan audit alerts, preparing for tax season, CPA Day and Maryland's legislative period, and AICPA's evolution of the global profession.
  Mentioned in this video:

Employee Benefit Audit Alert | macpa.org/audit-quality

Preparing for Tax Season | macpa.org/tax-training

CPA Day Registration | macpa.org/CPAday

Evolution of Global Profession | macpa.org/profession-evolution

The Lookout Post | October 2015 – New CPAs are Coming, Tax Season Ramp Up, Maryland’s Take on National Issues
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: New CPAs coming into the profession, the ramp up of fall tax season, and Maryland's take on national issues.   Mentioned in this video:

Swearing In Ceremony | macpa.org/swearingin

Fall Tax Events | macpa.org/taxlistserve

Tax Listserve | macpa.org/taxlistserve

Professional Issues Update | macpa.org/piu

MACPA Advocacy | macpa.org/advocacy

The Lookout Post | September 2015 – Maryland CPAs in National Top 100, Top Reasons CPAs Lose Clients, Surprise Regulatory Issues, Skills for Young CPAs
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: maryland CPAs in national top 100, top reasons CPAs lose clients, surprising regulatory issues and skills for young CPAs.   Mentioned in this video:

Maryland CPAs in National Top 100 | macpa.org/2015top100

Top Reason CPAs Lose Clientsblionline.org/AO

Surprise Regulatory Issuesmacpa.org/SeptAdvocacy

Skills for Young CPAsblionline.org

The Lookout Post | August 2015 – Affordable Care Act, Wynne Case Decision, State Legislative Agenda, Fall Town Halls
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: The Affordable Care Act, Wynne Case Decision, State Legislative Agenda, and Fall Town Halls.   Mentioned in this video: Fall Tax Training | macpa.org/tax-training Federal Tax Listserve | macpa.org/fed-tax CPA Day 2016 | macpa.org/cpaday Professional Issue Updates | macpa.org/piu
The Lookout Post | July 2015 – FASB Update, Future Talent, Diversity, & Anticipation as a Competency
 
In this episode, Tom Hood covers: FASB revenue recognition, building future talent, diversity in the profession, and “anticipation” as a competency. Mentioned in this video: Customized Learning Solutions | macpa.org/CLS Leadership Academy | macpa.org/leadershipacademy Women to Watch | macpa.org/womentowatch The Anticipatory Organization | blionline.org/ao
The Lookout Post | June 2015 – Audit Quality, Wynne Case, War for Talent, & Technology Shift
 
This episode covers: Audit Quality, Wynne Case, War for Talent, & Technology Shift Mentioned in this video: Audit Quality | macpa.org/AuditQuality Wynne Case Verdict | macpa.org/Wynne Case The Talent War | macpa.org/TalentWar Student Leadership Academy | macpa.org/studentacademy Guide to Becoming a CPA in Maryland | CPAGuide.macpa.org Leadership Academy | macpa.org/leadershipacademy The CPA Summit | macpa.org/CPAsummit
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The MACPA Events channel catalogs promotional videos for upcoming and past events, as well as the best footage from the presentations at MACPA events. It’s a resource for our members to find content from a speaker they may have missed, or to relive the experience by watching event recaps.
The CPA Conversation with Tom Hood
This series, hosted by MACPA and Business Learning Institute CEO, Tom Hood, welcomes the profession’s leading voices to discuss the trends that are affecting CPAs today and in the future. With his deep knowledge in CPA practice, technology, learning, and regulatory issues, Tom facilitates the conversation to be a practical guide and resource for CPAs in every practice area as they face the "Shift Change" in accounting.
MACPA Live is a collection of live talks given by the Maryland Association of CPAs' staff to different groups across the country.