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In what can be termed a shift in placement, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the American Institute of CPAs are proposing that certain guidance in the latter's literature belongs in the literature of the former.
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One benefit of the academic life is flexibility to spend some time each summer catching up on our reading.
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The Census Bureau estimates that there are nearly 78 million Baby Boomers, many of whom are facing retirement in the next few years with little or no savings.These 40-, 50- and even 60-year-old late-starters have been too busy educating children, caring for parents and making ends meet to properly save for their own retirement. By taking the time to understand their personal needs and goals, and staying on top of changes in relevant plans and laws, advisors can give clients one more reason to rely on them and their financial guidance.
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The biggest obstacle for firms that have attempted to go paperless has been the resistance to a cultural change, according to Roger Mongeon, co-vice president of sales and marketing of document management provider Doc.It.
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The recent news about the economy is not as significant as how you react to it in determining your future. CPAs are the most trusted business advisors, and clients look to them for leadership, relationships and creativity. They also look to you for confidence, direction and new capabilities.
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What do you do when your team lacks accountability? In a prior article (Accounting Today, Aug. 18-Sept. 7, 2008), we explored how integrity and ownership affect accountability and how managing your personal integrity and identifying clear ownership for all things in your organization will enable you to develop a more productive, highly functioning team.
October 19