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Meet Lester McKeever, Jr., J.D., the 61st Black CPA in the U.S. McKeever was born and raised in Chicago, and went on to make history when he was appointed chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

The OSCPA has 17 committees dedicated to advancing various areas of the accounting profession. Explore what each committee is working on and consider joining the ones that speak to you.

Meet the CPA newlyweds who found love in the accounting classroom and said their vows following a proposal delivered via Excel sheet.

Last year marked the centennial of the first Black CPA in the U.S. Discover the stories of other trailblazing Black CPAs and explore ways to help build a better and more diverse future for the CPA profession.

Discover the story of the U.S.' first Black CPA and how honoring the past, celebrating the progress and building toward the future can bring greater diversity, equity and inclusion to the CPA profession.

Learn about the impact the first Black CPA Ph.D.s had on attracting generations of future Black CPAs and how diversity in the classroom can continue to change the profession for the better.

Learn about the Black CPA professionals who have overcome adversity and had success building Black-owned CPA firms.

Meet John W. Cromwell Jr., the United States' first Black CPA. Cromwell's incredible perseverance allowed him to open a new door that many Black CPAs would enter through in the coming decades.

In December 2021, the OSCPA launched its annual virtual coat drive. Our members responded with enthusiasm and raised enough money to help keep 240 Oklahomans warm this winter.

On January 27, the IRS announced its intention to stop some notices to taxpayers as they increase resources to process backlogged files. 

The Tax Professionals United for Taxpayer Relief Coalition have released a statement in response to recent actions by the IRS to suspend “some notices to taxpayers” for the upcoming tax filing season.

Four OSCPA members are reaching new heights in their careers at the start of 2022. Find out which of your fellow members are now partners at HoganTaylor LLP.

Discover the OSCPA's work-life balance resources and find out how your peers organize their life and work responsibilities.

The OSCPA and its members started 2022 off strong. Learn more about the CPE and committee events enjoyed by our members this month.

New limits are under consideration by Congress, which may mean changes on the horizon. The OSCPA can provide you with opportunities to stay informed.

Feedback that’s delivered well but instigates no change is as useless as too little, too late feedback.

People who are good communicators have more opportunities, no matter what role or industry they work in. To become a better communicator, try to incorporate these tips.

When life and work as a CPA got tough, Mike Crawford, CPA, turned up the music. Now retired, Crawford shares his love of rock music with his rapidly growing Facebook group.

OSCPA President and CEO Blaine Peterson, CPA, J.D., delivers the commitments and primary goals planned for the OSCPA's advocacy efforts during Oklahoma's 2022 legislative session.

Last week, the OSCPA's virtual Two-Day Federal Tax Update gave more than 100 members the information they need to enter tax season with confidence.