Fill the GAPP: generally accepted privacy principles are
little-known, but mighty useful.(GAPPNEWS)
No, it's not a misprint.
Although many CPAs have spent much of their professional life
dealing with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), this
article concerns GAPP--generally accepted . . .
Members in the news.(membermilestones)
KRCR TV Channel 7 in Redding interviewed Russell Tollefson, CPA
Friday, Aug. 10, regarding the Barry Bonds home run ball value and
taxation for the fellow who caught the historic homer ball ... . . .
Firm news.(membermilestones)
Williams, Adley & Company, LLP recently announced its 25th year
in business. The firm has offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.,
New Jersey, Atlanta, St. Louis, Kansas, Dallas, Denver and . . .
Accomplishments.(membermilestones)(Brief article)
Kevin O'Connell, CPA, from Walnut Creek, was recognized as a
future leader in the public accounting space by The CPA Technology
Advisor, which recently announced its 2007 "40 Under 40"
honorees ... . . .
Announcements.(membermilestones)
Matt Dowling, has been named the new President of Marin Bikes ...
SDSU welcomed Damon M. Fleming, Ph.D to the faculty in the College of
Business Administration ... W. Gardnar O'Brien recently . . .
Laugh it off.(News & Trends)
97 percent of 492 office-workers polled said it's important
for managers to have a sense of humor.--Robert Half . . .
The old switcheroo.(News & Trends)
33% of private companies in the U.S. expect to change hands in the
next 10 years.--Grant Thornton . . .
What risk?(News & Trends)
According to a survey of 150 senior-level executives, 53% said they
are effective at identifying and managing significant . . .
Planning help.(News & Trends)
Nearly 70% of employees surveyed said they would be interested in
one-on-one financial planning if offered through . . .
Max Baucus.(News & Trends)
"Federal dollars should be used to pay for priorities, like
education and health care, not sent to identity thieves by the
IRS."
--Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max . . .
Loss Prevention tips.(CAMICO News)(Brief article)
CPAs are exposed to liability when providing written assurances
that are beyond the scope of the services rendered to the
client--assurances that are, in effect, attest letters based on
nonattest . . .
Become a CalCPA officer or AICPA council
member.(LeadersWanted)
Deadine is Dec. 1, 2007!
You are the driving force behind one of the world's largest
economies. Isn't it time you put your leadership skills to use for
the betterment of the CPA profession?
. . .
October conferences.(EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOCUS)(Brief
article)(Calendar)
Accounting and Auditing: Small firms benefit from updates on
current and emerging issues as well as technical guidance and practice
enhancement tips; Oct. 17 in Los Angeles and Oct. 18 in San . . .
Long gone?(News & Trends)(Table)(Brief article)
In a survey, workers were asked, "When you are ready to
retire, do you see yourself leaving work entirely or taking one of the
following options:"
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
34% Quit work . . .
Allowable Living Expense changes.(IRS News)
The IRS has revised the methodology for calculating some of the
Allowable Living Expense standards used in collection determinations.
The changes are reflected in the 2007 standards, which became . . .
New rules restricting benefits in underfunded pension plans.(U.S.
Treasury News)
New proposed regs from the U.S. Treasury provide guidance on new
rules enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) that
restrict benefits in underfunded pension plans.
The . . .
Third edition of the Financial Audit Manual released.(GAO
News)
The Government Accountability Office's third volume of the
Financial Audit Manual (FAM) includes changes that have occurred in
auditing financial statements in the U.S. government since the . . .
SEC mulls financial reporting changes.(SEC News)(Securities and
Exchange Commision)(Brief article)
The SEC's Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial
Reporting is soliciting public comments on a discussion paper that
outlines various proposed changes for financial reporting.
The . . .
House prohibits tax-planning patents.(Patent News)
The House of Representatives recently voted 220-175 to overhaul
patent rules and place a ban on tax-planning method patents.
H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007, contained a provision
that . . .
FTB sets 2007 tax brackets.(FTB News)(Franchise Tax Board )(Brief
article)
The Franchise Tax Board has set the state tax brackets for the 2007
tax year. Some changes include:
* The tax threshold has risen to $11,620 of adjusted gross income
for single and married filing . . .
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