Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants
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What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE OREGON SOCIETY OF CPAS IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF CPAS, PROSPECTIVE CPAS, AND CPA FIRMS ENGAGED IN PUBLIC PRACTICE, INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION. THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO ACT IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY FOR THE PROFESSION, ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE OF HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CPAS AND CPA SERVICES, SUPPORT EXCELLENCE IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION, ASSIST MEMBERS IN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL COOPERATION.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 350
- Highest pay
- $268,088, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:THE SOCIETY'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OFFERS OVER 180 LIVE SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, AND SPECIALIZED CONFERENCES. IN ADDITION, THOUSANDS OF VENDOR WEBCASTS, WEBINARS AND ON-DEMAND SELF-STUDY COURSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE.
- PEER REVIEW:THE OSCPA ADMINISTERS THE BOTH AICPA AND OSCPA PEER REVIEW PROGRAM (OREGON PROGRAM SUNSET 2-1-24). PEER REVIEW IS A PROGRAM IN WHICH A CPA FIRM'S PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES ARE REVIEWED BY OTHER CPAS WITH EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN THE PEER REVIEW PROCESS. IT IS MANDATORY BY THE OREGON BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY FOR FIRM LICENSURE; THEREFORE, THE OSCPA PEER REVIEW PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED FOR FIRMS THAT DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST ONE OWNER, PARTNER, OR SHAREHOLDER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE AICPA. IN ADDITION, OSCPA ADMINISTERS REVIEWS FOR FIRMS LOCATED IN HAWAII, GUAM AND NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE AICPA PEER REVIEW PROGRAM.
- SEE SCHEDULE OSOCIETY:THE SOCIETY OFFERS NEWSWORTHY PUBLICATIONS TO THE MEMBERS, ALONG WITH TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS DESIGNED TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH VARIOUS AREAS OF PRACTICE. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES MARKETING TOOLS TO PROMOTE CLIENT UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROFESSION, A CLIENT REFERRAL PROGRAM, AND A CAREER CENTER. CPA MEMBER FIRMS BENEFIT FROM DISCOUNT PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMS AND GROUP RATES OFFERED BY A GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OSCPA GROUP HEALTH TRUST. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VARIOUS MEMBER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE OSCPA ACTIVELY REPRESENTS MEMBERS' POLITICAL INTERESTS AT BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL, USING POSITION STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL BODIES. CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR ACCOUNTING STUDENTS, CPA CANDIDATES AND NEW CPA PROFESSIONALS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1952.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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