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September 2018 - Journal of Accountancy
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- September 2018

How to avoid becoming a scam victim
Criminals prey on fear and ignorance to pull off fraudulent schemes.

Checking risk oversight can inform audits
A strong or weak commitment to addressing risks may be an indicator of management’s focus on financial reporting risks.

Women’s initiatives: A step-by-step plan
The AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee’s three-year pilot program helped firms discover the most effective methods for empowering women in the workplace.

2018 tax software survey
Our annual survey breaks down how CPA tax preparers rate their tax preparation software’s performance during the challenge of the last tax season. This year, we also look ahead to the sweeping changes in tax law.
Ask the expert: Month-end close
Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.
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