Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) articles from May 2007

Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) archives from May 2007

Changing the U.S. capital market system.(A message FROM THE CHAIR)
May 1, 2007... The U.S. capital markets are poised for a face lift in the wake of a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recommending a variety of changes. As business advisors, we should be leading conversations on this issue. At the very least, we...

The State of Sarbanes-Oxley: 2007.(Issue update)
May 1, 2007... Introduced the CPA Issue Update. This will give you a snapshot of an issue you need to know about as a CPA. Our inaugural topic? The latest developments of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). Since signed into law in 2002, SOX is arguably...

The ups and downs of going public.
May 1, 2007... The public trusts the business marketplace to ensure that companies operate ethically, deliver a quality product or service, and employ sound accounting practices. Public companies, in particular, are scrutinized because they are extremely...

Breaking through: XBRL gains momentum.
May 1, 2007... After being hyped for more than a decade, extensible business reporting language (XBRL) has gained legitimate legs, bringing improved reporting conventions and easier translation between accounting programs. Imagine having access to...

Forces the shaping the profession: the four Ps.
May 1, 2007... The CPA profession is thriving. The image of CPAs is incredibly strong with the American public and business leaders. Now more than ever, CPAs are in great demand. But the work of maintaining a strong profession is never done. During a...

Ohio's new tax commissioner charts course for Ohio.
May 1, 2007... Stepping up to the post of Ohio Tax Commissioner is Richard Levin, a man who started his career with the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) in 1971. He faces challenges in maintaining the momentum of tax reform enacted in 2005, along with...

Rebuilding peer review; Exposure draft outlines proposed changes and call for transparency.
May 1, 2007... It could be the end of the world as we know it. At least, the end of the peer review world as we know it. A new exposure draft outlines provocative changes to the peer review process, from changes to the grading system to enhanced options for...

Young CPAs--now is the time to get involved!(member connections)
May 1, 2007... The Young CPAs Section is full of opportunities for leadership and involvement with other young CPAs. Designed for CPAs 35 years of age or younger who have less than seven years of experience, the Young CPA Section is home to up and coming...

Upcoming young CPA events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... Cleveland 7/10/2007 80140CL Young CPAs Professional Development Series - Etiquette Luncheon 8/14/2007 80144CL Young CPAs Professional Development Series - Happy Hour 9/11/2007 80146CL ...

Ohio society of CPAs wins big on elimination of CAT carveout.(capitol Access)
May 1, 2007... The Ohio Society scored a major legislative victory by securing the removal of a provision contained in Ohio's transportation budget that would have narrowed the commercial activity tax (CAT) base. Sincere thanks go to House and Senate...

Ohio State controller takes seat on Ohio's Accountancy Board.(member profile)(Interview)
May 1, 2007... Greta Russell knows that many roads lead to success. But The Ohio State University (OSU) controller never guessed when she entered college that her path would lead her to become a CPA--let alone to sit on the Accountancy Board of Ohio. Today,...

Save time by integrating QuickBooks with the rest of your Office.(Business Bytes)
May 1, 2007... As a stand-alone application, QuickBooks is the leading accounting software application for small businesses nationwide. Over 3.5 million small businesses rely on QuickBooks to record and track day-to-day transactions. To truly realize all that...

Supporting ACAP-Ohio opens: business world for minority students.(Members only)
May 1, 2007... Inspiring Ohio's minority high school students to pursue careers in accounting and business is what the Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP-Ohio) is all about. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For 12 years. The Ohio Society of CPAs and...

Who ya gonna call? CPAs! During February and March, CPAs came to the rescue for many beleaguered individuals seeking tax advice. The Society's volunteers took time from their busy tax preparation season to serve on special tax hotlines sponsored by media throughout Ohio.(Members only)
May 1, 2007... Ohio Society members staffed phone lines at: * The Akron Beacon Journal * The Cleveland Plain Dealer * WCPO News 9 in Cincinnati * NBC-4 News in Columbus. Each tax expert handled dozens of questions throughout the...

CPAs invade campus: for financial cram sessions: As a group, American college students spend more than $19 billion each year--that's more money than the national debt of some countries. How are they spending so much? The answer is simple: credit cards.(Members only)
May 1, 2007... To confront this trend, members of The Ohio Society are working to educate college students about the dangers associated with credit card debt, and provide tools for good financial management. Through Financial Fitness Ohio College Days,...

Members benefit: from improved insurance coverage.(Members only)
May 1, 2007... oswald companies It s not news that finance professionals are expected to manage the challenges of rising insurance costs--health, worker's compensation, directors and officers, professional liability and disability--whether they serve as...

Unchallenged authority beyond Sarbanes (1).(academic perspectives)
May 1, 2007... Authority, power and responsibility generally increase as you climb the career ladder in any organization. The Chief Executive Officer is on the highest rung and typically holds the greatest authority within the organization. And while...