The Statement
The Statement

The Statement: July / August 2003

 

Caregiving 101: Adult children and their parents
Although we might competently manage our own lives or businesses, more and more of us are facing the challenge of caring for aging parents or other relatives.
'We need to band together'
2003-04 MACPA Chair Pat Reese talks about her vision for the association.
20 digital opportunities
Moving to the paperless office is one of the hottest topics discussed within the accounting profession today.
What's the first step on the 'paperless' path?
Thinking of going paperless? You're not alone. But what are the benefits? Where do you start? And how do you convert the low-tech stragglers on your staff to this innovative way of doing business?
Certain rotable spare parts are depreciable
On March 24, 2003, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2003-37, providing that taxpayers can treat rotable spare parts as depreciable assets under certain circumstances.
CPAs take a seat at reform table
State regulators have said they want the public's input as they debate what (if any) accounting reforms to enact in Maryland. In May 2003, they got all the input they could handle.
A honey of a hobby
Gerry Walsh's hobby isn't for the birds. The bees sure love it, though.
Fraud and the accountant: Why be afraid of the opportunity? (Part 3)
Why not help management review and design controls which will reduce or prevent the incidences of fraud?