Representation at the
Montana Tax Appeal Board

The 1972 Montana Constitution mandated an independent appeal process for tax decisions made by state agencies.  The legislature subsequently developed a system of county tax appeal boards (to review property tax valuation disputes), as well as a state tax appeal board (for all tax disputes; including reviewing decisions made by the county tax appeal boards).  Administrative decisions made by the state tax appeal board may be appealed to the Montana judicial system by timely filing in the appropriate district court.  The question has arisen whether a CPA may represent a client, whether the client is an individual, a corporation or other entity, in these tax appeal situations. Complete article


FREE Master Tax Guides
exclusively for members of MSCPA

Thanks to a partnership with ADP Small Business Services, MSCPA is able to offer FREE Master Tax Guides to our members.  Quantities are limited and all orders must be received by August 22nd.  For more information email Kay Roos

UPDATE: We've maxed out the number of MTGs we can get, but you can still have your name put on a waiting list in the event more become available


Another set of eyes reviewing those financial statements can be a very good thing.

Now's your chance for a free, confidential review. 

The purpose of the Montana Society of CPAs’ Financial Review and Technical Standards Committee is to do just what its name implies: review financial statements. The Committee will critique your financial statements, footnotes and reports to ensure you meet current professional promulgations.
How to submit YOUR financial statements for review


George Anderson
Distinguished Service Award
History of Recipients

Jack J. Kempner Outstanding Educator Award
2008 Recipient
MSU'S Micki Munro
article by MSU 


TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTIVITY
WEEKLY NEWS

Email Archival
Processor (08/08/08) Vol. 30, No. 32, P. 25; Reisinger, Don

A growing number of businesses are using email archiving to help handle legal risks.  To read this article in its entirety and much more about developments in technology, access Technology and Productivity Weekly, the Montana Society's electronic technology newsletter for industry professionals.

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the way back home

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It's summer in Montana and that means time on the lakes, hiking, camping, rodeos and fairs. 

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way back home.
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A Montana-focused employment website for accounting professionals, both recruiters and job seekers. 


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