The Statement
The Statement

The Statement: March / April 2006

 

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Testing times for the CPA exam
Competence. Reliability. A commitment to excellence. These are the traits you expect from the recent accounting graduates you hire.
A little help from friends: Mentoring programs can benefit both employer and employee
It is often said that in a professional-services organization people are your greatest asset. If a business is to live by that mantra, it must develop and nurture talent and provide guidance and direction.
Serving those who serve
They have volunteered to leave behind their civilian lives — jobs, family, creature comforts — to serve their country. But when National Guardsmen and women need help, who serves them?
Too much to read
Nowadays, everyone has opinions, shares their experiences and more. Does the promotion of your self-congratulatory case study, the complaint of a single customer in a chat room or the innovation of blogging executives matter?
Evaluating your next technology investments
How does one determine where to invest IT budget first, and how much?
Fixed annuities could be an extra boost for retirement
In an era when few Americans enjoy the stability of pensions from their employers, investors have become increasingly responsible for their own retirement planning.
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in Year Two and beyond
Now is a good time for CPAs in industry and their external auditors to reflect on the Year One experience, identify lessons learned and change their compliance strategies accordingly.
Tax reform panel calls for major changes to income tax system
On Nov. 1, 2005 President Bush's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform (the panel) unveiled its recommendations to overhaul the current federal income tax system.
Is peer review ready for transparency?
Peer review is truly part of the fabric of our profession, something that has touched almost anyone connected with the world of CPAs.