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cpareview free FAR: FRAMEWORK 4: Recognition and Measurement in the Financial Statements

For our friends who are still reviewing for the exam.

FAR: FRAMEWORK 4: Recognition and Measurement in the Financial Statements

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Added by cpareview free on July 25, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments

CPAnet Blue-Ribbon Panel on Private Company Financial Reporting Meeting Today

A blue-ribbon panel established to provide recommendations on the future of accounting standards for private companies will meet for the first time Monday at the AICPA’s New York office. The public portion of the meeting will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be accessible via live audio stream found here.


In the first half of the public portion of Monday’s meeting Judith O’Dell… Continue

Added by CPAnet on April 12, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

John Mclaine A Great CPA Resource Offered By A Local Garage Door Company

Who would have ever thought that a CPA would be telling his clients that they can obtain VERY useful and resourceful tax credit information from a local garage door company?

My good friend Tim Veile, owner of Precision Door of Las Vegas is offering his customers - and now mine - all the information homeowners should have readily available to claim their 2009 energy… Continue

Added by John Mclaine on March 15, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

CPAnet Are New Graduates Getting Squeezed by the 150 Hour CPA Requirements?

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"I listened to some accounting professors on a private listserv discuss the following question:… Continue

Added by CPAnet on March 15, 2010 at 12:21pm — No Comments

CPAnet Hiring Outlook Good for Accounting Professionals

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"At a time of high unemployment and low hopes, jobs in the accounting and auditing fields are expected to grow. Consider the latest rep… Continue

Added by CPAnet on March 15, 2010 at 9:19am — No Comments

CPAnet Memorandum from AICPA Regarding CPA Examination Standard Setting Process

"Significant changes in Uniform CPA Examination content, structure, and format will be implemented when CBT-e is launched on January 1, 2011. As a result,
a new CPA Examination passing score will need to be determined.
Planning for "standard-setting" as the process of establishing a new
passing score is sometimes called is now under way, and we are writing
to advise you about the standard-setting components and schedule. In
addition, we

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Added by CPAnet on February 19, 2010 at 2:01pm — No Comments

CPAnet Three Social Networking Tips for Accountants (via @going_concern)

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"Depending on where you’re working these days, you might already be or soon to be under snow. Why not put that much-needed day “working” from home to benefit your next career move? Here… Continue

Added by CPAnet on February 10, 2010 at 9:28am — No Comments

CPAnet >75: What to Do Two Weeks Before Your Exam


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"At this point, you should be through lecture videos and homework at least once. Really? You have two weeks left! If you’ve been disciplined up to this point, you’re feeling comfortable with most of the MCQ. A final review at this point is… Continue

Added by CPAnet on February 5, 2010 at 9:55am — No Comments

CPAnet New Rules for the Next Generation Accounting Firm

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"If you could re-invent the accounting firm, how would it look?Jason Blumer has a few ideas for you. A new generation of entrepreneurial CPA is rewriting the rules for tax and account… Continue

Added by CPAnet on February 2, 2010 at 10:05pm — No Comments

CPAnet When Is An Apostrophe Appropriate With the Abbreviation CPA? Inquiring Minds Want to Know!

"The most common grammatical error I have found in articles, announcements and emails these past eight years – the misuse of an apostrophe in the abbreviation CPA. So many people, CPAs and non-CPAs alike, love to put that little piece of punctuation before the “s” more than they should.

Now, I’m not saying an apostrophe is never used with the CPA abbreviation, but I think it may be time to set the record straight on when it should be used. Here are some examples to illustrate proper u

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Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 1:32am — No Comments

CPAnet Accountants and accounting firms helping Haiti disaster victims

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"Across the U.S., firms and individuals in the accounting profession are answering the urgent need for help for victims of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake disaster in the island republic of Haiti

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Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 1:20am — No Comments

CPAnet Rewarding Talent Beyond Billable Hours

"Like many firms, Rochester, N.Y.-based Bonn, Shortsleeve & Ray LLP used to conduct annual reviews based on how many hours its accountants pounded out each year.

'I wasn’t getting the most out of my talented employees because I didn’t reward staff and recognize them for what they liked to do and are good at,' said partner Tim Shortsleeve, CPA.CITP. He also believes many partners at firms in general tend to rush through reviews because those aren’t billable, either and that the employees

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Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 1:06am — No Comments

CPAnet AICPA Chairman Bob Harris: Emerging Trends Create New Opportunities - Video

New AICPA Chairman Robert Harris shares his vision for the next generation of leadership in the CPA profession.
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Source: AICPA

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Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 1:05am — No Comments

CPAnet Volunteers needed to develop questions on IFRS for Uniform CPA Examination

"The AICPA Examinations Team is seeking professionals with solid skills and knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards to develop questions ("items") on IFRS for the Uniform CPA Examination. To qualify, volunteers must have a current CPA license or comparable internationally recognized credential, a minimum of three years of experience as a licensed professional, and expertise in the application of IFRS. Volunteers may not be affiliated with any Uniform CPA Examination review cours… Continue

Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 12:16am — No Comments

CPAnet Report: CPAs have sixth best job in America

"Given the employment numbers floating around, any job has to be considered a good job these days. Still, CPAs have to feel pretty good about the latest praise being thrown their way. It comes from CNNMoney, which recently released its list of the 50 best jobs in America. Coming in at No. 6 were certified public accountants..."
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Added by CPAnet on January 27, 2010 at 12:13am — No Comments

CPAnet Best Places to Intern 2009 - Annual Report from Bloomberg & BusinessWeek

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"Bloomberg BusinessWeek's 2009 list shows employers are hiring more interns to fill entry-level positions than ever before...

How valuable is a summer internship in a recession? Consider Goldman Sachs, the leading choice for students interested in a care

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Added by CPAnet on January 21, 2010 at 8:25pm — No Comments

CPAnet Great Interview Question to Build Rapport and Be Remembered

Rapport-noun Relationship, especially one of mutual trust or emotional affinity.

All interviews eventually turn to the section where the person being interviewed is given the chance to ask the interviewer questions. This is one of the most overlooked areas in interview preparation and can be very costly. I have had interviews where, had I not prepared several solid questions, the interview would have been over in 10 minutes. I go into this more in my book, the

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Added by CPAnet on October 17, 2009 at 5:26pm — No Comments

CPAnet Becoming a CPA - What Would You Like to Know? (Part 1)

Maybe you have already decided to become a CPA or maybe you are still thinking about it. Either way, there’s some basic groundwork that needs to be covered before you venture off to take the CPA Exam. More importantly, what does it take to add those three special letters by your name? This series is designed to explore resources and hopefully ultimately address what you would like to know about becoming a CPA. Part 1 covers some basics including the AICPA’s role in the CPA process. FirsContinue

Added by CPAnet on October 17, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

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