Corporate Finance
Just because an investment banker pronounces the price of a deal to be fair doesn't mean it is. Financial executives and investors tempted to rely on such opinions would do well to pursue their own due diligence independently.
Management Accounting / Case Study
Is activity-based costing only for large businesses? Nope. In reality, it's an effective tool that can save money for any size and type of organization.
Technology / Software
In this, the first of a three-part series, check out how to choose the right accounting software package to meet the needs of your company or client.
Personal Financial Planning / Assurance Services
Long-term-care insurance holds pitfalls for all purchasers, including young ones. CPAs should know what to look for and what their clients need to avoid.
International Risk Management / Case Study
When a U.S. company tried to mine some of Asia's wealth, economic and social turmoil left it struggling to keep the project on track. This case study looks at how companies minimize international risk.
Personal Financial Planning
Some proven strategies to help CPAs get a handle on which of the thousands of equity mutual funds are suitable for which clients.
Management Accounting
Most accountants have never been comfortable with activity-based costing—they find the setup process difficult and time consuming. An ABC systems expert says that's because CPAs strive for perfection, and with ABC that's often not necessary.
In My Opinion
Redefining "accounting profession" is now an open discussion. Two members weigh in with their ideas about how adopting the title "information consultant" would help better position CPAs for the challenges of the future.