The Statement: May / June 2002

PAC protecting CPAs' interests in Maryland: Imagine a world in which frivolous lawsuits are the norm. Imagine plaintiffs recovering money from defendants even though the plaintiffs may have contributed to their own injuries. Imagine CPAs spending nearly as much time defending themselves in...
Tort reform again tops list of MACPA's legislative victories: The 2002 session of the Maryland General Assembly was a quiet one for the state's CPAs, but the MACPA earned a number of notable legislative victories nonetheless.
McMillan's thriller writes new chapter for CPA image: The CIA has Tom Clancy. Attorneys have John Grisham. So who will lead CPAs through the world of dramatic fiction? Meet Ed McMillan.
Short-term Enron solutions may have unintended consequences: These remarks offer a small-firm perspective of the impact of Enron-related legislation.
Consideration of fraud in a financial statement audit: There seems to be a great deal of confusion as to an auditor's responsibility for the detection of fraud in the audit of financial statements.
Recent releases of professional standards: This list is to alert members to recent professional standards issues and is not intended to cover issues fully. Consult the actual standard for complete information.
What constitutes sufficient, competent evidential matter?: What constitutes sufficient, competent evidential matter? How much evidence is too much? Too little? Just right?
Tomorrow's CPA program runs up the score with students, CPAs-to-be: In the MACPA's newly branded Tomorrow's CPA program, college student / CPA candidate membership has grown significantly.
Profession's future at center of meetings between MACPA, firm partners: Forty managing partners from 30 of Maryland's most influential CPA firms took time at the height of the "busy season" to sit down with MACPA officials and discuss the issues that are affecting the nation's CPAs.