CPA Resources
CPA Resources

Books / reference materials

Need timely information and great advice? Check out our selection of popular books and publications from CCH, the MACPA and other renowned publishers.

CCH reference guides

The MACPA and CCH have joined forces to offer you an incredible MACPA member benefit that provides a 30 percent discount on any of our recommended books listed below. Or, if you prefer, you may order directly from CCH and still receive your MACPA member discount.

2008 U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide
Practical guidance for tax advisors and estate representatives involved in federal estate and gift tax planning, return preparations and tax payment.
2008 U.S. Master GAAP Guide
Last of stock!
Superior technical analysis, new insights and practical explanations of accounting principles in a single affordable volume.
2008 Guidebook to Maryland Taxes
Last of stock!
The perfect resource for concise and reliable information for practitioners working with state taxation in Maryland.
1040 Express Answers (2007 tax year)
Last of stock!
Designed to help you and your staff prepare tax returns easily and accurately.
CPA's Guide to Effective Engagement Letters (seventh edition)
Provides the information needed to compose effective engagement letters. Designed as a practical, hands-on tool that can sit on the auditor's desk for easy access. With CD-ROM
Retirement Planning Guide and Companion CD
Guidance and practice tools on investment strategies, taxes, employee benefits, insurance, Social Security benefits, business succession planning, health care expenses and other retirement planning issues. Includes a free companion CD.
2008 Financial and Estate Planning Guide
A guidebook for professionals who structure, tailor and administer financial and estate plans. Explains planning concepts and examines techniques used to set and meet the financial goals of clients and their families.
U.S. Master Sales and Use Tax Guide
A must-have resource for professionals who work with multiple state tax jurisdictions.
 

Books / reference

IFRS: Practical Implementation Guide and Workbook
A one-stop resource for understanding and applying current international financial reporting standards.
Dare to Prepare
New: The secret ingredient for getting into the winner's circle is simply the discipline of methodical preparation.
Accounting for World Class Operations
New: The need for a clearer, simpler, more strategic performance measurement system in lean companies is long past due.
GAAP Policies and Procedures
Get the answers you need to prepare financial statements and keep up to date on the latest FASB requirements.
GAAP for Governments 2008: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments
A guide to the accounting and financial reporting principles used by state and local governments and other governmental entities.
Model Policies and Procedures for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Learn procedures that ensure financial accountability, eliminate misunderstandings, and protect your organization's assets and viability. A must-have resource for every non-profit!
Leadership: Helping Others to Succeed
This book features some of today's most inspiring speakers, leaders and authors, who share their invaluable insight into sparking the imagination and achievement of others.
Tax Guide for Maryland State Legislators
Provides answers to questions state legislators may have regarding income tax laws.
Measure What Matters to Customers
Learn why the most important activities that actually matter in your business are those that impact your customers.
Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value
This book presents the theory of value and details how any business can use various pricing strategies to create, communicate and capture the value of their products and services.
Client at the Core
Examine the marketing and managing of today's professional services firm.
Built to Change
This book identifies practices and designs that organizations can adopt so they are able to change.
Designing the Customer Centric Organization
A look at how to put in place an infrastructure that is organized around the demands of the customer.
The Discipline of Teams
An essential guide for any small group that must deliver team performance.
Leading Corporate Turnaround
Explore seven key leadership and management skills required for successful turnaround.
Talent Management Systems
An important work in the now critical discipline of human capital management.
The Vest Pocket CFO
The perfect speedy reference for today's overburdened financial managers.
PLI's Guide to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Your single-volume resource for understanding this monumental legislation.
Not-for-Profit Budgeting and Financial Management
This easy-to-use book includes dozens of relevant forms and documents.
Not-for-Profit Accounting, Tax and Reporting Requirements
An important resource for every not-for-profit executive who deals with financial issues.
Winning the Cost War: Applying Battlefield Management Doctrine to the Management of Government
Defines and illustrates new ideas for everything from managerial cost accounting to analysis and accountability.

 

macpa's pd catalog

The MACPA's Professional Development Catalog is mailed to all members after tax season. Get details about the catalog here. >