Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) articles from September 2006

Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) archives from September 2006

The importance of Ohio being the heart of it all.(A message FROM THE CHAIR)
September 1, 2006... Business is at the heart of what we do. It impacts us professionally as CPAs and it impacts us personally as consumers. If business in Ohio is struggling, we feel it both at work and at home. The cover story of this issue details Ohio's...

Attorney General changes charitable organization proposal following input from Ohio Society of CPAs and others.(Ohio)
September 1, 2006... Attorney General Jim Petro filed a revised draft of proposed rules for Ohio's charitable organizations in response to concerns raised by The Ohio Society and the non-profit community. Following the initial release of the proposed rules on...

Ohio General Assembly rethinking state capital gains cuts.(Ohio)
September 1, 2006... Certain provisions of tax reform legislation passed last year (HB 66) in lieu of cutting Ohio's capital gains tax rate may be accelerated if Ohio Speaker of the House Jon Husted, R-Kettering, follows through on statements he's made recently,...

BWC offers Workers' Compensation conference.(Ohio)
September 1, 2006... The Ohio Bureau Workers' Compensation (BWC) is offering a free educational conference, Workers' Compensation University (WCU), for fall 2006. WCU offers employers proven methods to protect their workers along with developing strategies for...

Ohio Society member tapped for American Accounting Association presidency.(Ohio)
September 1, 2006... The American Accounting Association (AAA) elected Gary John Previts to become its 93rd president His term begins in August 2007. Previts is a past chair of The Ohio Society of CPAs and professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case...

U.S. Senate passes pension reform; tax breaks stalled.(National)
September 1, 2006... The U.S. Senate has sent landmark pension legislation to the president However, the bill does not include several major tax extenders, and attempts to attach estate tax cuts and increase the federal minimum wage also failed. The pension...

Bush signs law prohibiting states from taxing nonresident partners' retirement income.(National)
September 1, 2006... An AICPA-supported bill prohibiting states from taxing the retirement income of legally defined firm partners who are not residents of that state has been signed into law by President Bush. Enactment of the bill is important to many CPAs...

Recent significant developments in tax preparer investigations.(National)
September 1, 2006... Most tax return preparers are professional and honest but the IRS is aggressively addressing those who are not. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained almost 200 injunctions against scheme promoters and abusive preparers. Some recent...

New law tightens rules for IRS offer in compromise program.(National)
September 1, 2006... The recently enacted Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (TIPRA) made major changes to the offer in compromise (OIC) program. The law tightens the rules for lump-sum offers and periodic-payment offers. Taxpayers submitting...

CPAs rank well in latest Harris poll.(National)
September 1, 2006... According to a recent poll of more than 1,000 U.S. adults, the accounting profession is still considered a profession with a significant amount of prestige. In a recent poll by research firm Harris Interactive, 17 percent of respondents...

IRS renews e-mail alert following new scams.(National)
September 1, 2006... Recent increases in e-mail scams prompted the IRS to remind taxpayers to be on the lookout for bogus e-mails claiming to be the IRS. Scam e-mails trick recipients into disclosing personal and financial information that could be used to...

SEC names Hewitt chief accountant.(National)
September 1, 2006... Conrad W. Hewitt, CPA, took over as the SEC's chief accountant on Aug. 18, succeeding Donald Nicolaisen, who left the SEC last fall. A former managing partner with Ernst & Young LLP, and commissioner of California's department of financial...

Re-branding Ohio: state seeks to jumpstart image with nationwide marketing effort.(Cover story)
September 1, 2006... Hang on, Sloopy. A new campaign promoting Ohio as a viable place to establish a business and enjoy a quality lifestyle is inviting the corporate investment community to look through the "0" at what Ohio really has to offer. ...

The value of peer review.
September 1, 2006... The "4 C's" of assessing a diamond's value are familiar terms to many. Cut, clarity, color and carat weight are industry standards for determining the rarity and quality of a precious gem. There is much less familiarity with the value that peer...

Creating work/life balance within your organization.
September 1, 2006... In any organization, an increasing number of staff members--from the executive level to the administrative staff--are experiencing burnout, low productivity, dissatisfaction and stress-related illnesses... due in large part to a lack of...

The perfect match: an inside look at choosing an employer.
September 1, 2006... As a firm, what do you need to do to position your organization as the resting place for the latest crop of the best and brightest? As a student, what qualities should you seek in a potential employer? In today's tight market, the courting...

Catch an inside look at the issues impacting you at the Fall Professional Issues Updates.(member connections)
September 1, 2006... In just four hours, you can find out what you need to know about the major issues impacting you and the CPA profession and walk away with four hours of quality, no-cost CPE. "The Professional Issues Update is an excellent program...

Election 2006: additional endorsements announced by The Ohio Society of CPAs.(Capitol Access)
September 1, 2006... Election Day 2006 is fast approaching, and this year could be pivotal in determining the future of our state. Ohioans will vote for a new governor and all executive offices, select a U.S. senator and Ohio's federal House delegation, plus decide...

Self-assessment exam.
September 1, 2006... Catalyst -- September/October 2006 Earn convenient CPE credit with the Catalyst CPE exam. Answer the 25 required questions based on content in Catalyst: The Leading Edge of Ohio Business and submit your answers to The Ohio Society of CPAs....

Battle of the titans: Palm Treo vs. Motorola Q.(Business Bytes)
September 1, 2006... Many of today's road warriors are in constant pursuit of the perfect hybrid personal digital assistant (PDA) and cell phone. While choices abound in a highly competitive market, two devices are current standouts: the Treo offered by Palm and...

CPA for Auditor of State: Ohio Society member Mary Taylor makes her bid.(member profile)
September 1, 2006... The top auditor in the state may finally be a CPA, at least if Mary Taylor, CPA gets her wish. Taylor, an Ohio Society member and CPA from northeast Ohio, is running for Auditor of State this November. She brings a CPA perspective to the audit...

Accounting for Kids Day 2006: financial literacy begins here Wednesday, Nov. 15.(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... Be part of a statewide effort to educate kids about the world of finance and accounting. Volunteer for Accounting for Kids Day, set for Wednesday, Nov. 15 Supported by The Ohio Society of CPAs' Educational Foundation, Accounting for Kids...

Ohio Society launches Young CPA section: First Young CPA conference scheduled for Nov. 8; You spoke, we listened. The Ohio Society of CPAs Young CPAs Section delivers!(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... The Ohio Society of CPAs has launched a special interest section designed specifically for Ohio Society members 35 years old or younger, or those who have been licensed for less than seven years. Directed by young CPA volunteers from around the...

Minority students catch a glimpse of the business world with ACAP-Ohio.(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... Presented by The Ohio Society of CPAs and the Ohio chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), ACAP-Ohio gives students the chance to explore the accounting profession and learn what challenges and opportunities are...

Volunteers needed to support Junior Achievement partnership.(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... The Ohio Society of CPAs is seeking volunteers to support a new partnership with Junior Achievement to introduce students to the "economics of life." The statewide initiative will leverage CPAs' skills and knowledge and the commitment of the...

Ohio accounting students compete for society scholarships.(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... Applications are now being accepted for the 2006-2007 statewide college scholarship program. Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements: * Accounting major enrolled at a NCA- and/or AACSB-accredited Ohio...

Save on Web and audio conferencing as an Ohio Society member.(Members Only)
September 1, 2006... Ohio Society members can save on audio and Web conferencing through a new partnership with Genesys Conferencing. Genesys offers a full range of services to accommodate every type of conferencing need, from on-demand access to fully managed...

Analysis of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005.(academic perspectives)
September 1, 2006... On May 17, President Bush signed the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (TIPRA) into law. This most recent piece of tax legislation contains $90 billion in tax reductions and $20 billion of tax increases. TIPRA revisits...

Three partners from Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company will each begin terms as heads of three of the region's premier nonprofit institutions.(Akron)
September 1, 2006... Three partners from Bober, Markey, Fedorovich & Company will each begin terms as heads of three of the region's premier nonprofit institutions. Mark B. Bober, CPA, will serve as president of the Shaw Jewish Community Center, Richard C....

Hill, Barth and King LLC, CPAs.(Boardman)
September 1, 2006... Eric C. Hilliard, CPA, has joined Hill, Barth and King LLC, CPAs as a senior accountant.

Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, LLC.(Canfield)
September 1, 2006... Janice T. Jasinski, CPA, CFE, a manager with Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic, LLC, received her Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Skoda, Minotti & Co.(Cleveland)
September 1, 2006... Skoda, Minotti & Co. has expanded the firm's Information Technology Consulting Group to include telecom services and network solutions.

Howard, Wershbale & Co.(Cleveland)
September 1, 2006... Harvey Wershbale, CPA, chair of Howard, Wershbale & Co. and HW Financial Advisors, has been appointed treasurer of the board of directors of Montefiore for the third consecutive term. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The Ohio Society welcomes...

CPE and events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... Cincinnati 10/6/06 Cleveland 10/13/06 Columbus 10/27/06 Practicing Aspects of Compilation and Review New and improved for 2006, the Society has added two tracks to the format, providing something for everyone--from new staff...