OSCPA special interest sections: customized knowledge you need: the Ohio Society of CPAs represents the diverse interests of its nearly 24,000 members--whether they are in public practice, corporate practice, government or education. The Society's special interest sections provide customized content to this broad and diverse membership.

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The hallmark benefit of the Society's sections is the e-mail listservs, which offer both a question and answer feature for members and a weekly newsletter. The weekly electronic newsletters cover news and information targeted to the section's particular area of interest.

"The true value of section memberships is timely, focused information provided through the e-mails," said D.J. Muse, CPA, DABFA, a partner with Steyer Huber & Associates in Van Wert. "The information is pertinent, and most importantly, it's frequently 'Ohio' driven."

THE SPECIAL INTEREST SECTIONS INCLUDE:

* ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING: Focusing on accounting and auditing news, this section keeps members aware of legislative and regulatory changes to accounting and auditing standards and how those changes could shape the future of the profession.

* CONSTRUCTION: Designed for both business and industry members who work in construction as well as for firms with construction clients, this section provides insight into construction news relating to accounting, auditing and tax issues.

* EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AUDITS: A growing practice area, employee benefit plan audits are continuing to be under regulatory scrutiny. This section brings you specialized content to keep you up-to-date and help keep your firm in compliance.

* FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: At the very center of the current economic crisis are the nation's financial institutions. Whether you work in a financial institution or your firm has a vested interest, this section provides continuous updates on the crisis and the impact on banks, credit unions, brokerage firms and more.

* FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Corporate financial managers wear many hats. This section keeps you abreast of all the latest trends in corporate financial management, employee benefits, and many other areas.

* FINANCIAL PLANNING: Focusing on the growing services of financial planners, this section touches regularly on services, trends and concerns facing CPAs and CFPs.

* GOVERNMENT: Keep in the loop with federal, state and local concerns Facing Ohio CPAs working in government.

* HEALTH CARE: The Society's governmental affairs team gives you an inside view on legislative and regulatory changes that are shaping the health care arena in today's struggling economy.

* HUMAN RESOURCES: As you expand your responsibilities into HR, this section can help you deal with issues and provide insight into recruiting and hiring trends, health care issues and the latest in...

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