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  • The CPA Exam Can Be Like a Triathlon

    February 9, 2010

    Check out that picture. Yes, it’s me. And yes, I finished a triathlon.

  • Financial Services School Waives New-Student Fee

    February 4, 2010

    The American College, a nonprofit educational institution that offers various financial services certification programs, is waiving its new-student fee of $130 for anyone who registers for their first course by Feb. 26.

  • Free Training Offered on IFRS for SMEs

    January 19, 2010

    The International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation has published a set of training material on International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Midsized Entities, the streamlined set of accounting standards for private companies issued last year.

  • Take the CPA Exam Challenge

    January 11, 2010

    Encouraging firm-wide support for exam-takers

  • College Offers Financial Scholarships to Vets

    December 29, 2009

    The American College, an educational institution devoted to financial services classes, has created a $500,000 scholarship fund to offer financial aid to veterans.

  • Obama Administration Backs Youth Financial Literacy

    December 15, 2009

    The Treasury and Education Departments are teaming up to promote financial literacy in schools.

  • Grassley Proposes Expanding Education Tax Relief

    December 8, 2009

    Senate Finance Committee ranking member Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced a bill that would make permanent a number of education-related tax relief measures dating back to 2001, when he was committee chairman, and increase others.

  • Teaching Virginia’s Children Some Cents

    December 8, 2009

    A lot of the lessons learned from the past year’s credit crisis are pretty basic. Maybe those responsible need to go back to high school.

  • Living the Case Method

    November 10, 2009

    Over my four years working at the CPA and advisory firm Berdon LLP, my friends and family have often asked whether or not I plan to someday apply to business school to earn an MBA.

  • Afghans Study Accounting During Wartime

    October 27, 2009

    Studying for a professional accountancy qualification is usually enough of a challenge for most people.

  • Accounting Professors Urge IFRS Education

    September 22, 2009

    Three-quarters of the 500 accounting professors polled in a recent survey think International Financial Reporting Standards need to be immediately incorporated into U.S. accounting curricula, and nearly half believe the U.S. should transition to IFRS to remain competitive.

  • CCH Offers Learning Academy

    September 14, 2009

    CCH has launched the CCH Learning & Development Academy, a training program for accounting firms of all sizes.

  • Treasury Recommends College Savings Plan Fixes

    September 9, 2009

    The Treasury Department has proposed several improvements in Section 529 college savings plans, including the use of age-based index funds and the elimination of home-state biases.

  • ACAT Registers Fall 2009 Exam Takers

    September 8, 2009

    The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation is accepting exam applications from accountants, tax preparers and students interested in earning the Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer credentials.

  • Yaeger, Ellis Team on Fast-Track MBA for CPAs

    September 4, 2009

    Yaeger CPA Review and Ellis University are offering CPA candidates a 'fast-track' route to an MBA degree.

  • Bill on College Savings Plans to Give Advisors More Flexibility

    September 1, 2009

    September is College Savings Month and a bill in front of Congress would give financial advisors more flexibility to help their clients who invest in college savings plans, known as 529 plans.

  • Yaeger CPA Review Teams with 360training.com

    August 28, 2009

    Yaeger CPA Review has announced a partnership with 360training.com to offer CPE online courses after CPA candidates pass their exams.

  • NewRiver Provides College-Savings Plan Software

    August 4, 2009

    NewRiver Inc. has introduced FundPoint Desktop for 529 Plans, a desktop software product designed to manage multi-layered 529 college-savings plan information.

  • Touro to Offer M.S. in Accounting

    July 29, 2009

    Touro College’s Graduate School of Business intends to offer for the first time a Master of Science degree in accounting this September.

  • Top CPA Exam Scorers Win Awards

    July 23, 2009

    The American Institute of CPAs has presented its Elijah Watt Sells Awards to the top performers on the CPA Exam.

  • Universal Accounting Sees Revenue Growth

    July 10, 2009

    Accountant training materials provider Universal Accounting reported growth in revenue this year.

  • A Million Computerized CPA Exams and Counting

    July 8, 2009

    One million sections of the computerized Uniform CPA Examination have now been administered, according to the organizations in charge of the exam.

  • IRS Will Help Streamline Student Aid Applications

    June 25, 2009

    The Obama administration is introducing a shorter and simpler Free Application for Federal Student Aid form that takes advantage of information from the IRS to streamline the application process for college financial aid.

  • CCH, ELS Team on CPA Exam Review Program

    June 12, 2009

    CCH has signed a deal to market and distribute CPAexcel, a Web-based CPA Exam review program from Efficient Learning Systems, to CPA candidates.

  • Beyond the Magic Number

    May 22, 2009

    Americans today are being forced to review their retirement planning goals with greater scrutiny.

  • AICPA Copes with Changing Economy, Demographics

    April 27, 2009

    Barry Melancon, president and chief executive of the American Institute of CPAs, welcomed more than 350 AICPA Council members to the nation’s capital and told the state delegations to get ready to meet with legislators on pressing issues in the profession.

  • Thomson Reuters Opens TaxWatch University

    April 23, 2009

    The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has started TaxWatch University, a tax staff-training program that combines the company’s AuditWatch University multi-level curriculum design with the in-depth taxation knowledge of the experts in the company’s PPC division.

  • Is there a doctorate in the house?

    April 19, 2009

    Each year, approximately 140 students graduate with a Ph.D in accounting - not nearly enough to sustain the demand estimated at 500, according to research by David Leslie, chancellor professor of education at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.

  • Shooting for the stars

    April 19, 2009

    The Internal Revenue Service now has a new interest in sports and entertainment - and not just as a spectator.

  • Estate Tax Planning for 2009 and Beyond

    April 7, 2009

    With the repeal of the federal estate tax set for 2010 and its reinstatement scheduled just one year later, estate tax planning has become more complicated than ever.

  • A Toolkit for the Financial Planner

    April 5, 2009

    Given the current economic situation, conducting a financial planning practice isn't getting easier. With the financial uncertainty of the past several years, investors have become uncomfortable with the 'business as usual' planning approach.

  • Boomers Making Seismic Plan Changes

    April 3, 2009

    More than half of affluent 60-year-olds are revamping their retirement plans, according to Bell Investment Advisors' fourth annual Affluent Boomers at 60 Survey of 500 high net-worth 60-year-olds.

  • IRS Provides COBRA Guidance

    April 2, 2009

    The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance to clarify the COBRA benefits offered under the recently passed stimulus bill.

  • Beware the Taxman (or Student)

    April 2, 2009

    Tax evaders beware. Pittsburg State University students are coming to get you.

  • Tax Strategies for IRA Owners Affected by the Market

    March 31, 2009

    The sharp stock market decline we've experienced has no immediate tax effect on pre-retirement-age taxpayers who invested their traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs in stocks and mutual funds, since losses as well as gains are not recognized within either type of IRA.

  • Financial Planning Briefs

    March 31, 2009

  • Seniors Lack Economic Security

    March 31, 2009

  • Watershed Era for Environmental Investing

    March 31, 2009

  • RIA Ability to Monitor Data from Banks, Brokerage Houses

    March 31, 2009

    Financial advisors will get on-demand access to a complete view of their clients' financial portfolio, including assets held at competing brokerage firms.

  • Saving More, Cutting Debt

    March 31, 2009

  • Aiding 401(k) Filing Requirements

    March 31, 2009

  • CAQ to Spend $200,000 on Audit Research

    April 1, 2009

    The Center for Audit Quality plans to award $200,000 in research grant funds to academics working on topics related to auditing and accounting.

  • Cost Cutting and Saving

    March 27, 2009

    American families are said to have a newfound commitment to cutting household expenses and saving money, according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index that was just released.

  • ADP Expands Retirement Services

    March 24, 2009

    ADP has launched ADP Access, a retirement program that combines the benefits of ADP's 401(k) plan recordkeeping services and the guidance of a financial advisor.

  • Grant Thornton Launches Hedge Fund Services Unit

    March 23, 2009

    Global CPA and business-advisory firm Grant Thornton is gearing to launch a new practice unit -- hedge fund internal control, governance and regulatory compliance services.

  • Bentley Receives $400K Grant from E&Y

    March 23, 2009

    Big Four Firm Ernst & Young has given Bentley University a $400,000 grant to revamp the school's accountancy and finance curriculum.

  • Questions to Ask

    March 20, 2009

    Today is the first day of spring and it's a welcome sight for those of us in the Northeast. It's been a rather interesting winter, to say the least.

  • Accountant Program Gets NCCA Accreditation

    March 18, 2009

    The Accredited Business Accountant credentialing program has earned accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

  • Free Webcast: What You Need to Know About Estate Planning

    March 18, 2009

    No matter how much money your client has, it's crucial to have a basic estate plan simply to ensure that the financial goals of the client are met after the client dies.

  • Clients, Advisors Urgently Seek Answers

    March 15, 2009

    As the economy worsens and unemployment continues to rise, many people who have stayed invested may be asking themselves if they made a mistake by not selling out and remaining in cash.

  • HBK Acquires Stikelether

    March 16, 2009

    CPA firm Hill, Barth & King has acquired Stikelether & Associates of Fort Pierce, Fla., expanding the firm's presence on the state's "Treasure Coast."

  • Do What You Love

    March 13, 2009

    Mary Lloyd says that retirement is simply not for old folks, anymore!

  • Securities Settlements Down 50 Percent

    March 12, 2009

    The average settlement as a result of securities class-action litigation dropped more than 50 percent in 2008, to $31.2 million, according to a report from Cornerstone Research.

  • Cool Blog Alert

    March 12, 2009

    Want to really know what an intern at a Big Four firm is thinking? Now you can, because one accounting elf is writing about it all online.

  • Shareholder Meetings Likely to Be Contentious

    March 10, 2009

    Accounting firm BDO Seidman anticipates that shareholder meetings this year will be dominated by concerns about excessive executive compensation, recession plans and credit concerns.

  • Early Adoption of IFRS Appears Unlikely

    March 9, 2009

    Many financial executives in the U.S. have begun the initial stages of convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards at their companies, but early adoption in 2009 for qualifying companies will be difficult, if not impossible, due to the significant time requirements, according to a new report.

  • Seniors Lack Economic Security

    March 6, 2009

    So, do you get the feeling that American seniors will be living longer but on less money?

  • Financial Planning Video Site Launches

    March 5, 2009

    The American College has introduced a video-on-demand Web site that will provide information for financial planners on wealth management and related topics.

  • Tax & Financial Planning News

    March 1, 2009

    Crisis center launched; Avalara launches blog; Copanion names CFO; Morningstar ponders credit ratings; CCH names sales tax team; Advent net jumps; ADP net and sales rise; and SpeedTax starts channel program.

  • Calculating the ROI of Learning

    March 1, 2009

    Training budgets are tempting targets during tight times, but should firms really cut expenses in this area? According to Gartner Research, every hour of information technology training provides 5.75 hours of increased capacity.

  • These Ladies Are Savvy

    February 27, 2009

    Although admittedly many people look upon January 1st as the trigger-point for resolutions, an organization known as Savvy Ladies figures that April 15th is really the better date.

  • Bill Would Beef up Broker-Dealer Auditor Oversight

    February 27, 2009

    Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa., has introduced a bill in Congress to close a legal loophole that allowed Bernard Madoff's tiny auditing firm to avoid scrutiny.

  • Stetson Rolls Online Accountancy Curriculum

    February 26, 2009

    Stetson University has partnered with Toronto-based online curriculum provider Embanet to develop a one-year Master of Accountancy program.

  • Tax Season Essentials: Children's Investment Income

    February 26, 2009

    Children with investment income may have part or all of this income taxed at their parent's tax rate rather than at the child's rate, according to the IRS.

  • Don't count out mutual funds!

    February 23, 2009

    Talking with your clients about investment strategies may not be easy given the current economic climate, but preparation and ongoing assessment of an investor's portfolio are the keys to restoring confidence.

  • Straight talk on Boomer Retirement

    February 23, 2009

    A growing number of Baby Boomers, America's largest generation, are considering retirement in the midst of what many are calling the worst economic environment since the Great Depression. This year alone, Americans have seen the value of their 401(k) and other retirement plans decline by over $2 trillion.

  • Your Retirement Goals Pushed Back?

    February 20, 2009

    Despite tightening their wallets, Americans are now further from achieving their retirement goals amidst the weakening economy.

  • Gillan Named Senior Advisor at SEC

    February 19, 2009

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed former Public Company Accounting Oversight Board member Kayla Gillan as senior advisor to new Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Schapiro, effective immediately.

  • Outlook Dims for Recovery This Year

    February 19, 2009

    CFOs and senior-level executive CPAs see the domestic economic downturn as lasting longer than previously expected, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs and the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

  • Can We Learn Something Here?

    February 13, 2009

    Canadian consumers are in structurally better financial shape than U.S. consumers.

  • CCH Teams with AICPA on College Textbooks

    February 11, 2009

    CCH has signed a deal with the American Institute of CPAs to sell and distribute AICPA publications to the undergraduate and graduate college market.

  • SEC Begins XBRL Mandate for First 500 Companies

    February 11, 2009

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun requiring 500 of the largest companies to start filing their financial statements in an interactive data format.

  • CAQ Releases Internal Control Audit Lessons

    February 10, 2009

    The Center for Audit Quality has published a free online reference source for public company auditors with lessons on performing audits of internal control over financial reporting.

  • Retiring: It's Not What's For Dinner

    February 10, 2009

    Retirement doesn't have to be just about bingo and shuffleboard.

  • Morningstar Ponders Credit Ratings

    February 9, 2009

    Morningstar has issued a statement that it is considering establishing its own credit-ratings systems in competition with rating agencies such as Moody's and Fitch, although it has no plans in place.

  • SEC Chair Wants to Beef up Enforcement

    February 9, 2009

    Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro announced plans to make it easier for SEC staff to bring enforcement actions and indicated that the Financial Accounting Standards Board would further modify fair value accounting standards.

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