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| 7/21/2009 |
SFAS 141, Business Combinations, and Its Testability on the CPA Exam
Over the past month, I have received a number of emails concerning SFAS 141 (revised 2007),
Business Combinations, and its testability on the CPA exam. Many astute CPA candidates have noted that they already need to be familiar with SFAS 141(R) for their audit work but are upset
about seeing questions based on SFAS 141. Unfortunately, this is the nature of the beast known
as the CPAC exam.
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12/18/2009 |
Changes to the CPA Exam
Four changes to the CPA exam (which the AICPA is referring to as CBT-e) have been announced that will be implemented beginning January 1, 2011.
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8/11/2009 |
Interview Tips
The night before an important interview – whether for an internship, full time position or summer leadership program – your nerves start to kick in and you suddenly wonder, “what will I be asked?”
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8/11/2009 |
IFRS and What It Means to You
When I first heard the letters IFRS, my initial reaction was, “Great, another accounting acronym.”
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8/11/2009 |
Making your employees champions of your business
Have you ever wondered what your employees say when someone asks them the question, “Where do you work?”
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8/11/2009 |
Managing Generation Y in the Workplace
They have been lauded as the next “Great Generation,” praised as tech savvy, optimistic and eager to please.
And they have been panned as: demanding (“They expect their jobs to accommodate their personal lives.”); fickle (“They change jobs more often than you change your smoke alarm batteries.”) and immature (“They need a lot of supervision.”).
In truth, both depictions probably contain a kernel of truth.
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8/11/2009 |
Cocktail Etiquette
It is important to remember that etiquette can play a key role when trying to make a perfect first impression.
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5/4/2009 |
Motivating Yourself to Sit for the CPA Exam Can Be a Daunting Task
How many people do you know who either have procrastinated or are procrastinating about sitting for the CPA exam? Perhaps, as you read this article, you may even find yourself thinking of how this issue relates to you.
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5/4/2009 |
From the Manager: Workplace romance: Do you have a policy?
Surveys show that from 70 to 88 percent of companies have no policy on workplace romance.
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4/21/2009 |
Independent Firms Offer More Opportunity to Young CPAs
“At a smaller, independent firm, there’s more opportunity to take the ball and run with it.”
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4/21/2009 |
Unwritten Lessons of an Entry-Level Accountant
Graduating from college is a great accomplishment. Most recent graduates are excited about the new independence that a college diploma brings. But most importantly, graduation means no more classes and a chance to enter the work force.
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