Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) articles from July 2007

Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) archives from July 2007

What it means to be a CPA.(A message FROM THE CHAIR)
July 1, 2007... There is nothing like a well-seasoned steak grilled outside on a late summer afternoon. When it is right, it is a perfect blend of flavors that tickle the taste buds and delight the senses. Sure, you can throw a steak in a pan right out of the...

What you need to know about Ohio's internal audit bill.(Issue update)
July 1, 2007... Improving state operations in risk management, internal controls and governance by centralizing the internal audit function of state agencies is the goal of new legislation sponsored by Rep. Carol-Ann Schindel, CPA (R-Mentor) in the House and...

The Ohio society of certified public accountants: the year of the volunteer, 2006-2007 / annual report.
July 1, 2007... "WE MUST BE THE CHANGE WE WISH TO SEE." --M. K. Gandhi Mission statement The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants represents the interests of its members--whether in public practice, corporate practice, government or...

Networking across the professions: leveraging banking relationships.
July 1, 2007... With banks, credit unions and other types of financial institutions so prevalent in everyone's business endeavors and personal lives, the relationship between bankers and CPAs is golden. Accounting professionals seek to build and maintain...

What you need to know about FIN 48?
July 1, 2007... The July 2006 release of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (http://www.fasb.org/pdf/fin%2048.pdf) represents perhaps the most significant update to the financial reporting of income taxes in nearly...

Drive your business performance: getting started with digital dashboards.
July 1, 2007... More than ever, astute managers are using digital dashboards to monitor the status of key performance indicators (KPIs), balanced scorecards and other metrics in their businesses. Managers are using dashboards increasingly to track nonfinancial...

7 strategies for keeping your star performers.
July 1, 2007... It is a difficult event for an organization when a star employee leaves, ripping a hole in the organization. Often, it feels as though the decision was sudden and completely unexpected. In reality, an employee's resignation is not a single or...

Members get critical updates and CPE at spring Roadshow.(member connections)
July 1, 2007... Over 900 members across nine cities statewide experienced the Professional Issues Updates events first hand. Each presentation was packed with up-to-date information on legislative, regulatory and industry matters impacting CPAs and the...

The Women's Forum: a valuable networking experience.
July 1, 2007... The initial concept of a networking group for women in the CPA profession has evolved into the Women's Forum--a monthly meeting held over lunch featuring a compelling local speaker. Originating in Columbus, the plan is to replicate this...

Upcoming Women's Forum events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... Each meeting takes place from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25 Course #80543CO Forensic Accounting & White-Collar Crimes Heinz E. Ickert, CPA Bexley's Monk Aug. 22 Course #80544CO Attitudes & Behaviors of Success...

Legislative leaders meet with Ohio Society members during congressional fly-in.(capitol Access)
July 1, 2007... Seventeen Ohio Society members and keypersons addressed important issues with local legislators at the fifth annual congressional fly-in, held May 21-22 in Washington D.C. The following is a diary of the trip from Ohio Society member and...

What's your favorite vacation spot?(Idea Exchange)
July 1, 2007... Ah, summer. A time to relax, unwind and restock your creative juices. For anyone looking for a place to get away, we gathered some ideas from your fellow Ohio Society members. "Our favorite vacation was when we drove 5,000 miles across the...

Slingbox! Now I can be a couch potato anywhere.(Business Bytes)
July 1, 2007... Turn any Internet connected PC, Mac or mobile device into your home TV with a simple-to-use streaming device called Slingbox. Although it debuted in 2004, Slingbox is just now starting to rocket in popularity. Simply put: it allows you to watch...

Addressing member needs top priority for Ohio Society Board chair.(Member spotlight)(Interview)
July 1, 2007... With an engaging personality and passion for the CPA profession, James G. Haubrock, CPA brings both character and commitment to the position of Chair of The Ohio Society of CPAs Executive Board. As he begins his term, Catalyst editorial...

James G. Haubrock, CPA installed as 2007-2008 chair of Ohio Society Executive Board.(Members Only)
July 1, 2007... "Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people with common bonds to reach uncommon goals," said James G. Haubrock, CPA at his inaugural speech. Haubrock was sworn in as the 98th chair of the The Ohio Society of CPAs Executive Board during the...

Gold Medal winner for Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession.
July 1, 2007... The Gold Medal for Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession is the highest honor The Ohio Society bestows upon its members, recognizing significant contributions to the accounting profession or to The Ohio Society. This year's...

Outstanding Member Volunteer.
July 1, 2007... In recognition of the years of service, time and expertise he has given to The Ohio Society of CPAs, J. Matthew Yuskewich, CPA has been named the inaugural winner of the Outstanding Member Volunteer Award. The Outstanding Member Volunteer...

Outstanding Ohio Accounting Educator Award.
July 1, 2007... Dr. David E. Stout of Youngstown State University is the 2007 recipient of the Outstanding Ohio Accounting Educator Award, which was presented on May 11 during the annual American Accounting Association (AAA) Ohio Region awards banquet held in...

Public Service Award.
July 1, 2007... Benedict A. Kolita, CPA, owner of Kolita & Co. CPAs in Mentor, has an extensive history of giving back to his community. The time and energy that he continually dedicates to the people and businesses around him have earned him the Society's...

Ohio CPAs learn latest economic predictions, plans for revitalizing business growth at member's Summit.
July 1, 2007... The 2007 Members Summit & Annual Meeting, held June 26 in Columbus, gave CPAs across the state a chance to network, participate in the annual changing of the guard and learn about the most pressing issues affecting the accounting profession....

Society members connect and network at annual Leaders BBQ.
July 1, 2007... Society volunteers and leaders from across the state gathered at the Society office in Dublin for the invite-only Leaders BBQ on June 25. "This is my first time at the BBQ," shared Paul Weisinger, CPA with Walthall, Drake and Wallace, LLP. "It...

Engaging courses, games and prizes, quality networking--all were components of the 2007 Ohio Accounting show, which landed in Dayton May 23-24.
July 1, 2007... Almost 60 courses on the latest developments in the profession were complimented by a reinvented exhibit hall that featured the following: * A Passport Challenge that sent participants around the exhibit hall collecting stamps from vendors....

Future of the profession looks bright at Scholarship Day.
July 1, 2007... Eight talented college accounting majors, representing the best in Ohio, competed for the top spot in the Society's annual Scholarship Day for 2007. Sponsored by the OSCPA Educational Foundation, the April event awards a scholarship to students...

Global capital markets and the global economy: analysis and commentary on the vision from the CEOs of the international audit networks.(academic perspectives)
July 1, 2007... The leaders of the six largest accounting firms (PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, and BDO, which we will refer to as the "Big Six") recently published a vision of the future of the accounting profession....