contents vol. 22 • no. 1 May/June 2022 CPAFOCUS FOCUS Features


4 Chair's Message OSCPA Chair Sharon Haley, CPA, explains how leaders show solidarity.


18 OSCPA CPE self-study Earn one hour of recommended CPE credit when you read the article, “The Case of the Gambling Executive Director.”


22 OSCPA CPE


Check out the OSCPA conferences available this month, plus a NEW opportunity for all OSCPA members to cash in on 20 FREE hours of CPE this year.


26 Members in the News Celebrate member promotions and achievements, and help us welcome the newest members of the OSCPA.


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CPAFOCUS Editorial Board Members: Amber Jones, CPA, Chair Lisa M. Anderson, CPA/ABV, CDFA John E. Curzon, CPA/ABV, CVA, CM&AA Stephanie Keller, CPA Tamara D. Sponburg, CPA Jimmy J. Williams, CPA/PFS, CFP®


Contributing Writers: Leah Wietholter, CPA, CFE


Chair Sharon Haley, CPA President and CEO Blaine Peterson, CPA


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