Prospective Authors

The Editorial Committee of the Tennessee Society of CPAs welcomes the submission of manuscripts on topics of relevance to all CPAs, with a concentration on issues specific to CPAs in public and corporate practice. To secure a copy of Tennessee CPA Journal's manuscript guidelines, click here.

Submit articles to Meagan Segebarth, editor.

Topic Ideas:

• Aging Issues
• Eldercare Legal Issues
• New IRS Audits
• Tax Fraud
• Business Fraud
• Insurance
• Taxpayer Advocacy Program
• Family Business Dynamics
• Contingency Planning/Risk Management
• Auditing Procedure Update
• Divorce:  Transferring of Assets and Income
• Electronic Commerce: State Sales & Use Taxation
• Fixed Asset Management - Policies and Procedures
• Incentive Compensation Plans
• New Regulations
• Intellectual Capital (i.e. intangibles)
• Manufacturing Issues
• Marketing Your Firm's Services - Positioning Your Business for Growth and Prosperity
• New Governmental Issues
• Mergers and Acquisitions:  Internal Auditor's Role
• Multiple State/Global Practice Issues
• Perception of CPAs in the Marketplace
• World Commerce - Financing, Letters of Credit
• Computer Software/Hardware Questions and Answers
• Ethics: Changes in Perceptions
• Streamlined Sales Tax in Tennessee
• Outsourcing
• Specialty Certifications
• Financial Reporting's Affect on the Market
• Compilation and Review Issues
• Mergers and Acquisitions of Accounting Firms
• Effects of New Overtime Laws
• Estate Planning
• Create your own topic

Earn CPE Credit by Writing 

CPE credit may be allowed for writing articles and books, provided that their preparation contributes to the professional competence of the license holder, including writing for the Tennessee CPA Journal. Up to 40 hours of credit may be awarded on a self-declaration basis during the two-year continuing education requirement (Rule 0020-5-.04(6)). CPE obtained through this method is limited to a one-time use per published book/article.