The Journal of Accountancy’s 2005 Lawler
Award for best article of the year was awarded to Thomas G. Evans,
Stan Atkinson, and Charles H. Cho, CPA, for “ Hedge Fund
Investing ” (Feb.05, page 52 ). In the article the authors
explain the history, uses and regulation of these popular investment
vehicles and show how CPAs can help clients understand the risks and
rewards associated with them. Each year, the JofA’s editorial
advisers choose a winning article, which earns its author(s) $500 and
a commemorative plaque. The award is named after John L. Lawler, a
former JofA editor and AICPA senior vice-president. .