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February 2008
Business & Industry / Technology
With the complete XBRL US GAAP Taxonomies now under public review, three
accounting educators share a short XBRL tagging lesson for CPAs.
Headliner Q&A
Robert Herz has led FASB through a period of significant change. He spoke recently with the JofA about simplifying accounting standards, the road to international convergence, the future role of FASB and changes ahead for CPAs.
Personal Financial Planning / Tax
With mortgage foreclosures on the rise, buying and selling real estate may appear to be an attractive opportunity. But do your clients know the tax benefits of being considered a real estate professional, as opposed to a passive investor?
Auditing / Legal Update
Auditing / Legal Update
The deepening insolvency theory may create increased legal risk for auditors, particularly those who work with troubled businesses. In some cases, the theory may fuel additional scrutiny of the auditor’s consideration of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
CPA Examination / Education
This report on the CPA Examination Summit convened by the National Association of Black Accountants and the Howard University School of Business Center for Accounting Education highlights recommendations from summit participants on increasing the number of African-American CPAs.
Auditing / Legal Update
Technology Workshop
Excel has undergone a massive redesign in Office 2007. This article will speed up your learning curve and help you customize its abundant functions so that it can become an even more powerful calculation tool.
Personal Financial Planning
CPAs can use their expertise to structure partnerships between property owners and community-oriented developers who want to revitalize undervalued areas without displacing current residents and local businesses.

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