Consulting / Practice Management
Firms and companies that incorporate “green” elements into their buildings reap tax breaks, rebates and reduced operating costs. For CPAs in the construction or real estate development industries, or whose clients or firms are considering construction projects.
Special Report
A customized version of GAAP should be created to meet the unique needs of private companies and the external stakeholders who work with them, an AICPA task force concluded. For CPAs working in or serving private companies.
Technology Workshop
Excel can make data from many sources readable or cull information from encoded data so you can include it in your calculations. For all CPAs.
Practice Management / Staff Retention
A case study of how Boston firm Vitale Caturano & Co. encourages staff loyalty with a remarkable range of “outrageous employee benefits.” The results: Clients get great service and the firm is thriving. For managing partners at firms of all sizes.
Professional Issues
Significant numbers of African Americans are passing the Uniform CPA Examination—but the profession is still a long way from being fully integrated. A recent study suggests ways to increase the number of African Americans entering the profession. For employers, educators and students.
Human Resources
Recruiting and retaining top talent is a constant challenge that’s gaining momentum as management faces an aging leadership pool. The AICPA’s recent study of work/life issues is an eye-opener. For accounting professionals managing a firm or company.
Corporate Ethics
Since most ethical dilemmas in the workplace have a clear financial dimension, corporate boards are becoming more involved in the hiring of internal audit and other accounting employees. For audit committee members and CPAs working in business and industry, nonpublic companies and NPOs.
Fraud
How stupid can they be? You might be surprised. Here’s a roundup of stories about some not-so-bright fraudsters. For all CPAs.
Tax
Two new tax laws have implications for homeowners, parents and S corporations. We offer tips for helping clients and employers. For CPAs in public practice and industry.
Auditing / Sarbanes-Oxley
Sarbanes-Oxley makes it more critical than ever for CPAs to identify and classify key exceptions to compliance controls. To do this, they must be able to correctly apply materiality to determine the financial impact of such exceptions. For internal and external auditors and financial executives charged with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.