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Simonis Receives CPA of the Year Award from the Tennessee Society of CPAs
Barrett Simonis, CPA, of Knoxville, was recently presented with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (TSCPA) 2026 TSCPApex CPA of the Year Award. The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The CPA of the Year Award recognizes a CPA who has made outstanding contributions toward advancing the accounting profession over the last…
Griesbeck Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Tennessee Society of CPAs
John Griesbeck, CPA, of Germantown, was recently presented with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (TSCPA) 2026 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award. The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a TSCPA member who has exhibited leadership, made significant contributions to the profession, and had an outstanding record…
Sparks Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Tennessee Society of CPAs
Art Sparks, CPA, of Union City, was recently presented with the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (TSCPA) 2026 TSCPApex Lifetime Achievement Award. The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of a TSCPA member who has exhibited leadership, made significant contributions to the profession, and had an…
Tennessee Society of CPAs Names TSCPApex Award Recipients
The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) honored its top members in six different categories at its 95th Annual Meeting and Convention held in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on June 9-12, 2026. The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The awards celebrate those who are emerging leaders, innovators, educators, volunteers and others…
National Accounting Day: What Trust Looks Like in Action
National Accounting Day, celebrated on May 19, offered an opportunity to recognize the essential role CPAs play in strengthening businesses, communities, and the public trust. This year, the celebration goes beyond recognition—it becomes a collective moment to show the impact of the profession in a powerful, visible way. The AICPA launched an interactive digital mosaic, under the banner “CPA: Trust…
Legislative Update May/June 2026
The 2026 legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly concluded on April 25. Since the session began on January 13, TSCPA’s lobbying team reviewed proposed legislation and held our annual Day on the Hill. The General Assembly focused on the key priorities of education, public safety, healthcare, infrastructure, and the state budget. As required by the Constitution, the General Assembly…
AI at the IRS – What It Means for Practitioners
AI is Already Influencing Enforcement In March 2026, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its report “Artificial Intelligence: IRS Actions Needed to Address Skills Gaps, Information Quality and Strategic Management,” which examined how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is using and developing artificial intelligence. The findings confirm something that many practitioners have suspected for a while: AI is no longer…
Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Frequently Asked Risk Management Questions (“FAQ”) on CAMICO’s Advisory Hotline
This FAQ document is not intended to be used or relied upon as a substitute for a firm’s compliance with applicable professional standards nor is it intended to be a substitute for seeking legal advice. CAMICO presents this FAQ guide for reference purposes only to highlight common policyholder inquiries regarding the risk management implications of using Generative Artificial Intelligence. CAMICO…
High-Impact Automation Opportunities for Modern Accounting Firms
Accounting firms are facing increasing pressure to streamline their operations, reduce manual workloads, and enhance client service. What are your high-impact automation opportunities? With a focus on professional education and technical training for financial professionals, your firm will be well-positioned to leverage automation to improve efficiency and scalability. Here are three key automation opportunities that can transform their internal processes.…
Six Audit-Ready Controls for Form 5471/8992/8993 Automation in the One Big Beautiful Bill Era
Errors in preparing and complying with international tax documents often emerge subtly and surface during the audit process. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, guidance on the transition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Notices 2025-72, 2025-75 and 2025-77), along with revised Form 5471 instructions (Rev. Dec. 2025), is prompting many companies and accountants to adjust workpapers and automation tools.…