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March 2008 - Posts
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By Denise L. Devine, CPA, and Albert E. Trexler, CAE PICPA demographics indicate that 26 percent of our membership is 55 years or older. The large Baby Boomer generation is beginning to retire. These facts are going to have a tremendous effect on the Read More...
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By David Maturo The pinnacle of professional accomplishment for many in accounting and finance has been, and continues to be, the chief financial officer (CFO). To explore the nature and background of the CFO position, several CFOs from well-known organizations Read More...
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By William F. Brighenti, CPA, CVA Despite recent efforts at simplification, many companies still struggle over the proper application of the inventory price index (IPI) computation method. However, the IPI computation method is probably the least costly Read More...
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By Jeffrey J. Petrell, CPA, JD Many CPAs either represent nonprofit or charitable organizations, or volunteer their time as board members. These CPAs need to be aware of increasing challenges to tax-exempt organizations on the state and local level, particularly Read More...
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By Larry S. Blair, CPA, JD, and Leilani Medina Costa, CPA, JD Businesses often have various types of intangible assets that enhance their value. But any time there is a transaction involving these intangible assets, subtle, yet significant, tax considerations Read More...
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By Maria F. Boodoo, CPA When something in a company is amiss financially, CPAs may be part of the team responsible for tracking down the problem. If an illegal act or wrongdoing within a company is suspected, an internal investigation is usually the first Read More...
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By Peter J. Kaye, CPA Now, Discover Your Strengths , by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton (The Free Press, 2001) 260 pages, $30. Did you ever notice our society tends to focus on finding fault in others rather than on identifying strengths? Think Read More...
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By Thomas Rees, CPA Few accounting rules have caused financial statement preparers and their auditors more headaches than Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133), Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities. The Financial Read More...
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By Douglas P. Hepburn, CPA/PFS, CFP Succession planning is critical for any business to maintain its value and continuity in perpetuity. For CPA firms, however, with their basis in professional services, there are many challenges, from client interaction Read More...
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By Dave Woods Career greatness is the realization of optimal personal and professional productivity; the tapping of one’s natural competencies and passions in conjunction with learned skills and inherent inner drive. A close alignment in these areas leads Read More...
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By Mitchell K. McKenney, CPA AICPA’s accounting and review services committee issued several statements and interpretations in the second half of 2007 that revised professional standards for review and compilation engagements. In large part, the motivation Read More...
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By Rose Marie L. Bukics, CPA Most people have heard the expression, "Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach." That cliche can’t be further from the truth when it comes to accounting educators. The reality is today’s professors must be able to "do" Read More...
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By Jonathan S. Ziss, JD In virtually every type of business, data is received, processed, stored, transported, and otherwise disseminated in digital form via electronic media. In the accounting profession, digital data is ubiquitous. As a result, laptops Read More...
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By Jonathan S. Ziss, JD Insightful lessons can be learned by reviewing professional liability issues. With this in mind, Mather & Co., a division of Bollinger Inc., provides this column. For more information, contact Mather at robert.connolly@bollingerinsurance.com. Read More...
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