NYSSCPA Members in the News
Syracuse Member Makes the Papers
One NYSSCPA member has made two appearances in local media in the last six months (does this make three?) -- and not just for the expert financial insights for which CPAs are often sought.
Society Member Talks Tax on 'The Daily Show'
State Board Secretary Dustin to Leave NY for NASBA VP of State Boards Post
New York State Board for Public Accountancy Executive Secretary and NYSSCPA member Daniel J. Dustin has been named vice president of state board relations at the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), according to NASBA.
He will join NASBA on January 1, 2012, upon the retirement of David A. Costello, NASBA’s current President and CEO, and the succession of Ken L. Bishop to President and CEO, NASBA said in a press release.
New York CPA Opines on Paterno Tax Strategy
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno has his share of problems, between the abuse scandal at the university and his cancer diagnosis. But at least he’s being shrewd about estate planning and considering the tax implications of his financial decisions: As reported in the New York Times, Paterno recently sold his house to his wife for $1.
Student Loans to Top $1 Trillion
College graduates today are leaving school with more education debt than years past and currently enrolled students are borrowing twice what they did a decade ago after accounting for inflation.
Check on Your Nest Eggs During National Save for Retirement Week
Longer life spans and rising costs have changed the retirement outlook for many workers, and Social Security may not provide enough post-retirement income, according to ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) and the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA), who have partnered together to raise awareness about the importance of saving for retirement during National Save for Retirement Week.
Search for Lauren Spierer, Daughter of NYSSCPA Member, Continues
The search for Lauren Spierer, the daughter of NYSSCPA Westchester Chapter member Robert Spierer, is continuing, with police vowing to keep up the search for the missing 20-year-old Indiana University college student who disappeared around 4:30 a.m. on June 3 after a night out with friends, according to the Associated Press.
NYSSCPA Members in the News
Check out the latest NYSSCPA members in the news from the Suffolk, Manhattan/Bronx, Nassau and Northeast Chapters.
NYSSCPA Members in the News
NYSSCPA members have been busy as usual, sharing their expertise in print and television interviews.
New NYSSCPA Twitter Account Features Members in the News
Want to know what Society members were featured in the news today? Check out the NYSSCPA’s new Twitter page @nysscpa_news.
NYSSCPA Members in the News
Past NYSSCPA President David Lifson, a member of the Manhattan/Bronx Chapter, was featured in the March 3 issue of CCH Standard Federal Tax Reports in a piece entitled, “IRS Revises Lien Process; Makes Other Changes to Help Distressed Taxpayers.”
Members in the News
NYSSCPA members have been getting a lot of ink in the media, as usual. Who's been featured recently?
Members in the News
Society members have been busy with media interviews as usual, with representatives from the Westchester, Rochester, Syracuse, Manhattan/Bronx and Suffolk chapters all garnering ink and airtime.
NYSSCPA Member Named to IRPAC
NYSSCPA member Terrence C. Coppinger has been appointed as one of 10 new members to the IRS's Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC).
Members in the News
NYSSCPA members were recently featured in interviews about peer reviews in New York state, taxes, and accounting as a career. Terrance C. Coppinger, a member of the Relations with IRS Committee, was also in the news with an appointment to the IRS's Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee.
Members in the News
NYSSCPA members were in demand for their thoughts on the 2011 financial landscape. Alan J. Dlugash, member of the Relations with the IRS and Taxation of Individuals committees, provided his insight for Marketwire’s article on 2011 financial planning. Also adding to what to expect in 2011 news, Buffalo Chapter member Peter J. Morgante was quoted in The Post-Journal’s article on 2011 tax law changes and how they affect CPAs.
Members in the News
The new year brought on many changes, from taxes to laws, and NYSSCPA members appeared in print articles and television segments to give their take on what’s happening 2011.
Members in the News
It was a busy end of the year for Society members. Alan Dlugash, a member of the Taxation of Individuals Committee, spoke with NY1 about how the new tax law may result in more money in people’s pockets. Also talking about tax law changes was Manhattan/Bronx Chapter member Alan Strauss, who was interviewed by the Buffalo News regarding refund delays due to the changes. Along with commenting on tax laws, NYSSCPA members talked about IRS rules and Roth IRAs, among other topics.
Members in the News
Tax planning has been difficult of late due to the uncertainty in Washington regarding tax laws. Several NYSSCPA members were featured in various media outlets talking about this issue and providing some tax planning tips for dealing with the uncertainty, as well as tips that are applicable any time.
Members in the News
The media featured several NYSSCPA members for various segments this week. While many were asked to talk about tax savings, others were consulted for their expertise on tax issues faced by businesses and the accounting profession.
Members in the News
Members in the News
It’s been a busy week for NYSSCPA members. Many have been talking with the media on various topics, from TARP to taxes to Oprah.
Members in the News
Before taking off for a much-deserved Thanksgiving holiday break, NYSSCPA members spoke with various media outlets on taxes and law changes. Tom Walpole of the Rochester Chapter, for instance, appeared on WROC-TV’s Sunrise Interview program and talked about new tax rules for landlords.
Members in the News
As the year draws to a close, many NYSSCPA members have appeared in various television segments to discuss year-end tax tips. Two of the these members are Thomas E. Riley, who appeared on WSYR’s Bridge Street program, and Scott M. Cheslowitz who appeared on NY1’s Money Matters program. The Society itself was featured by the Queens Courier newspaper for its top 10 year-end tax tips.
Members in the News
The NYSSCPA and its members were covered extensively by the media this week, both print and broadcast. Kenneth Burke of the Rochester Chapter, was featured on WROC-TV’s Sunrise interview, talking about year-end tax tips. Michael Goodman, a member of the Personal Financial Planning and Family Office Committees, went on NY1 to talk about tips for converting 401Ks.
Members in the News
NYSSCPA members were featured in various articles and a television show in Rochester this week, talking about retirement, taxes and raising funds for Batten Disease research and awareness.
Members in the News
Numerous NYSSCPA members were featured in various publications for their work and expertise in accounting.
Members in the News
NYSSCPA Past President and Syracuse Chapter member Brian A. Caswell wrote an article special to the Oswego County Business magazine on the case for ethics in the accounting profession.
Members in the News
NYSSCPA’s Government Accounting and Auditing, and Public Schools Committees member Marianne Van Duyne was featured in a Newsday article about putting a personal touch on auditing. In a different Newsday article, Mark Meinberg of the Nassau Chapter spoke to about job prospects in the accounting profession.
Members in the News
Newsday interviewed Mark Meinberg, NYSSCPA’s Nassau Chapter president, on professions with good job prospects like accounting.


