CPA Letter articles from October 2005

CPA Letter archives from October 2005

AICPA, profession offer strong response to Hurricane Katrina.(just in ...)
October 1, 2005... In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the AICPA led the protbssion in a sweeping initiative to help those affected by the storm, including CPAs themselves. The foundation of the effort was the central, online Disaster Recovery Resources Center...

Business and promotional merchandise in accessories collection proudly sport "CPA" logo.
October 1, 2005... Tens of thousands of members visibly display the "CPA" logo on their business cards, letterhead, promotional literature, signage, and even on lapel pins. In addition, many members use business gifts and giveaway merchandise which also...

Outstanding CPA in government named--an FBI executive.
October 1, 2005... Grant Ashley, FBI Executive Assistant Director and CPA, is the 2005 recipient of the AICPA's Outstanding CPA in Government Award. The award recognizes CPAs working in government who have made significant contributions to the increased...

Public meeting notices.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... Accounting and Review Services Committee: Nov. 29-30, New York Accounting Standards Executive Committee: Nov. 15-16, New York Council: Oct. 24-25, Rancho Mirage, Calif. Peer Review Board: Oct. 10, Portland, Ore. ...

AICPA, Department of Labor, state societies partner on small business seminar series.
October 1, 2005... The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) and the AICPA are launching local seminars to educate small business clients--particularly women business owners--on setting up and administering pension, health and...

AICPA, IRS seeking volunteers to mystery shop low-income tax clinics.
October 1, 2005... Consistent with its national financial literacy outreach efforts, the AICPA is working with the Internal Revenue Service to strengthen volunteer tax-return-preparation clinics for low-income families. These clinics help families in your...

Help AICPA Benevolent Fund help your colleagues.
October 1, 2005... The AICPA Benevolent Fund was started in the 1930s to assist members and their families as they struggled through various medical and financial hardships. It represents a way for CPAs to support those who have gone before them in the profession...

2005 supply/demand report shows continued increase in accounting graduates, employment up.
October 1, 2005... The report on The Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits is prepared for anyone interested in the demographics of the accounting profession. The following information from the 2005 edition (for the...

Top scorers of CPA exam in 2004 announced.
October 1, 2005... The winners of the 2004 Elijah Watt Sells Awards have been announced. The award is presented annually to the candidates earning the highest cumulative scores on the four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination. These candidates must have...

Treasury department asks CPAs to help build collection of English language accounting publications.(regulatory matters)
October 1, 2005... The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Technical Assistance provides a wide range of financial management and budgeting technical assistance and training in Africa, Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. In the...

Understanding Business Valuation.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... Understanding Business Valuation (No. 732880CPA10). Gary R. Trugman, CPA, combines real-world experience and all the fundamentals in an easy-to-read style. Recommended CPE credit (based on a 50-min. hour): 27. Level: Basic. Prerequisite: None....

Marketing: Successful Strategies for CPA Firms.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... Marketing: Successful Strategies for CPA Firms (DVD/Manual, No. 181831CPA10; VHS/Manual, No. 181830CPA10). Find step-by-step methods for achieving practice growth in this new CPE videocourse. Ideal for onsite group training or individual...

Succession Planning: Strategies to Protect the Value of your Firm.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... Succession Planning: Strategies to Protect the Value of your Firm (No. 180321CPA10). Bill Reeb, CPA, an experienced management consultant, has surveyed CPA firms and conducted indepth interviews with managing partners representing firms in...

New Edition--AICPA's Individual Income Tax Returns Workshop by Kess, Biebl and Ranweiler, 2005.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... New Edition--AICPA's Individual Income Tax Returns Workshop by Kess, Biebl and Ranweiler, 2005 (No. 735220CPA10). A roundup of all the important tax changes and a wealth of tax-planning tips and strategies from nationally recognized tax...

New Edition--AICPA's Corporate Income Tax Returns Workshop by Kess, Biebl and Ranweiler, 2005.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... New Edition--AICPA's Corporate Income Tax Returns Workshop by Kess, Biebl and Ranweiler, 2005 (No. 735210CPA10). A unique perspective on the latest tax changes including real-world applications designed by national tax experts. Recommended CPE...

Accounting Services, Compilations and Reviews: Solving the Documentation Riddle.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... Accounting Services, Compilations and Reviews: Solving the Documentation Riddle (No. 732820CPA10). Find out how much is enough by walking through a firm's quality control system as well as each major phase of four popular private company...

Nonprofit Auditing and Accounting Update, 2005-2006 Edition.(Brief article)
October 1, 2005... Nonprofit Auditing and Accounting Update, 2005-2006 Edition (Text, No. 732091CPA10; DVD/Manual, No. 182071CPA10; VHS/Manual, No. 182070CPA10). Apply new requirements and gain the latest insight on technical developments with this new edition....

AICPA's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update Workshop, 2005 Edition.(American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)(Brief article)
October 1, 2005... AICPA's Annual Accounting and Auditing Update Workshop, 2005 Edition (Text, No. 736181CPA10; DVD/Manual, No. 187189CPA10; VHS/Manual, No. 187089CPA10). Whether you are in industry or public practice, this course keeps you current, informed and...

SAS No. 70 Auditing Guidance.(course for accountants from American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)(Brief article)
October 1, 2005... SAS No. 70 Auditing Guidance (DVD/Manual, No. 180301CPA10; VHS/Manual, No. 180300CPA10). Based on the AICPA Audit Guide, this course is designed for CPAs who audit entities that outsource financial processing and prepare SAS No. 70 audit...

Understanding the Mechanics of Health Savings Accounts.(CPE news)
October 1, 2005... Understanding the Mechanics of Health Savings Accounts (DVD/Manual, No. 180311CPA10; VHS/Manual, No. 180310CPA10). Understand the basics and complexities surrounding HSAs with the comprehensive guidance provided on this evolving area. Video...

Guidance issued on accounting and disclosures for employee benefit plans regarding Medicare Act.(according & auditing news)
October 1, 2005... The AICPA staff, helped by industry experts, released two questions and answers, commonly referred to as Technical Practice Aids, on accounting and disclosures for single employer and multi-employer employee benefit plans related to the...

Disciplinary actions.(on accountants by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)(Brief article)
October 1, 2005... Under the automatic disciplinary provisions of the Institute's bylaws, the following members have had their AICPA memberships: --Terminated following revocation of their CPA certificate, license and/or permit to practice by their state...

Mandatory e-filing using XBRL took effect October 1.(technology)
October 1, 2005... The first mandatory e-filing system using eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) officially was launched Oct. 1. The system, known as the Call Report Modernization Project, utilizes the Central Data Repository (CDR), a secure shared...

CPAs give feedback on AICPA's Social Security report.
October 1, 2005... To take a pulse of the membership's thoughts on the AICPA's recently issued Social Security report, Understanding Social Security Reform: The Issues and Alternatives (www.aicpa.org/members/socsec.htm), the Institute surveyed its Virtual...