EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IF THE THOUGHT of having to perform software programming leaves you anxious, then read this article and you’ll discover it’s not as difficult as it first appears. ONCE YOU LEARN HOW to read and write the code in Visual Basic, a new world of software tools will
November 2000 - Journal of Accountancy
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PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Up the Ladder of Success
By acquiring the right mix of personal and business skills, accounting and finance professionals can increase their chances of being promoted, according to a recent survey of more than 400 companies. To get ahead in their careers, CPAs should concentrate on honing professional skills in They’ll
FRAUD
The Downside of Good Times
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A PRACTITIONER FOUND ONE RISK OF A STRONG economy is that small business clients may loosen their internal controls, discovering fraud or theft only long after it has happened. THE MOST VULNERABLE ARE PRIVATE COMPANIES in the $10 million to $30 million range because they are large
NOT-FOR-PROFITS
Sizing Up NPO Software
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TRYING TO ADAPT conventional accounting software to handle the books of an NPO is like struggling to fit a square peg in a round hole. Their differences are so significant that without major customizing, for-profit software just can’t handle NPOs’ unique accounting needs. NPO ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE should
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Contact information: www.blackbaud.com www.ngsi.com www.araize.com www.mirasoft-inc.com www.fundez.com www.fundware.com www.bitech.com www.mip.com www.shelbyinc.com www.uslfinancials.com
TAX
Is a Contingent Attorney’s Fee Includible in Plaintiff’s Income?
gnes, a 64-year-old resident of California, successfully sued her ex-employer in 2000 for wrongful termination; a jury awarded her $2 million. Agnes paid her attorney $800,000, 40% of the award, in accordance with their contingent fee agreement; thus, her net proceeds from the suit were $1.2 million. In March
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
How to Scale the Deduction Barriers
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE IRS IS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR COMPANIES to deduct pre-opening and expansion costs, such as due diligence activities before an acquisition, employee training before opening a business or the costs of expanding into a new market. In one case, the IRS levied a return preparer penalty
AUDITING
Help Keep the World Green
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IN 1996, THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION for Standardization developed ISO 14000 as the first globally recognized guidelines for voluntary environmental management. The ISO 14000 standards can help businesses around the world manage their environmental responsibilities. The standards also can provide CPAs with a new practice niche of certifying
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
A New Standard of Tax Practice
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE AICPA HAS ISSUED EIGHT STATEMENTS on Standards for Tax Services as enforceable standards for AICPA members. Effective October 31, they replaced the advisory Statements on Responsibilities in Tax Practice. COMMENT LETTERS RAISED QUESTIONS ABOUT the necessity of enforceable tax practice standards. The strongest argument for enforceable