Practice Management
For many CPAs their firms are their most important asset. However, a recent PCPS survey showed many hadn’t made adequate plans to transfer their practices to new leaders when they retire. The survey and follow-up interviews identified succession problems and offered solutions. For CPA firm partners/owners.
Financial Reporting
Although the JofA has covered it extensively, XBRL remains largely unfamiliar to some CPAs. Those who master the concepts explained in this article will better understand how XBRL improves financial reporting. For CPAs in industry, public practice, education and government.
Professional Issues
The second of two interviews with the Office of the Chief Accountant of the SEC. For all CPAs.
Personal Financial Planning
Hedge funds are a hot topic, so CPA investment advisers need to understand how they work and the risks they pose. This article will address the investment opportunities and the issues. For CPAs who offer investment advice to clients or do their own financial planning.
Practice Development / Sarbanes-Oxley
Post Sarbanes-Oxley, corporate boards and audit committees have taken on much of the decision-making role traditionally held by CEOs and CFOs. Here are suggestions to help CPAs win over boards of public, private and not-for-profit entities to develop engagement opportunities. For CPAs whose clients are public companies or nonissuers interested in compliance.
Technology Workshop
Set up a remote conference, share files and dialogue with a group of colleagues—all in real time. You’ll need only Windows and the Internet. For all CPAs.
Auditing
An experienced chief audit executive offers tips on how to establish a new audit function in the Sarbanes-Oxley era. For CFOs, internal auditors, audit committee members.