Public Service Award--Richard J. Mole, CPA.(Members Only)
Richard J. Mole, CPA, a senior vice president of Snodgrass
Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, believes in giving back to
the small northeast Ohio village he calls home.
"The people of . . .
Dedication and commitment earn Sheila Birch the Society's
highest honor.(Members Only)
The Gold Medal for Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession
is the highest honor the Society can bestow. Sheila M. Birch, CPA has
served the profession throughout her career, leading her to . . .
Dave Simko, CPA installed as 2006-2007 chair of Ohio Society
Executive Board.(Members Only)
David A. Simko, CPA, a partner with Ernst & Young in Cleveland,
was sworn in as 97th chair of the Society's Executive Board during
the June 22 Annual Meeting.
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"We are . . .
Got a sec? Using technology to make the most of
communication.(Idea Exchange)
Technology can be the paddle to help you navigate the stream of
information flowing to and from you. Do you know how to use the paddles
available? Are you even in the right boat?
E-mail has . . .
Ohio Society member shapes Opera Columbus' future for
community.(off the Beaten path)
Many people see the arts and accounting as opposite ends of the
spectrum. Over the past few years, however, I've able to use my
professional skills to enhance my personal passion and unite these . . .
Simko brings national perspective as chair of Ohio Society
Executive Board.(member profile)
Standard setting and work/life balance are just two passions of new
Board Chair David A. Simko, CPA. As a partner with Ernst and Young (E
& Y) in Cleveland, he is the first chair from a Big Four . . .
Self-assessment exam.
Catalyst -- July/August 2006
Earn convenient CPE credit with the Catalyst CPE exam. Answer the
25 required questions based on content in Catalyst: The Leading Edge of
Ohio Business and submit . . .
What's not so hot about hotspots a look at wi-fi security
pitfalls.(Business Bytes)
If you are a frequent user of wireless Internet connections,
chances are someone has snooped around on your PC and potentially
snagged some of your information. While wireless connection or . . .
Ohio Society endorses Taylor for state auditor, O'Donnell
and Cupp for Supreme Court.(Capitol Access)
After careful consideration by The Ohio Society's Statewide
Endorsement Committee and Executive Board, CPA and State Rep. Mary
Taylor (R-Green) earned The Ohio Society's unanimous endorsement
for . . .
Policy vs. politics: election year politics puts CPA work papers
at risk.(Capitol Access)
A proverbial witch hunt is under way on Capitol Square to track
down and punish government officials engaging in--or who appear to be
engaging in--unethical behavior. While few would disagree . . .
The ABC's of the attorney, Banker and CPA Forums.(member
connections)
The concept of CPAs networking with attorneys and bankers began
more than 10 years ago as part of an innovative series of Ohio Society
programs. A small group of Akron-area members saw a need for . . .
The blueprint for professional development: designing continuing
education to meet your needs.
Ohio law provides that, the right to practice as a CPA
"imposes a duty to maintain public confidence and current
knowledge, skills and abilities in all areas in which they provide
service."
The . . .
Sustaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance: with the initial phase of
compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act completed,
Apart from the sizeable commitment of necessary corporate financial
resources, the effort to comply with Section 404 and other key sections
of the act required the time and attention of numerous . . .
CAT SCAN: an update on Ohio's Commercial Activities
Tax.(UPDATE)
Little more than a year ago, Ohio lawmakers enacted the Commercial
Activity Tax (CAT) in hopes of making Ohio more attractive to businesses
by replacing the corporate franchise tax and tangible . . .
Ohio economic forecast: in like a lion, but then what?(Cover
story)
What does Ohio's economic future hold and what does it mean
for business? While the long-term prospects are good, episodes of rising
interest rates could cause an economic hiccup towards the end of . . .
Some whistle-blowers lose free-speech
protections.(National)
The Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution does not protect
public employees against retaliation by their supervisors for anything
they say in the course of performing their assigned duties, . . .
Taxpayers will have options for refunds being direct
deposited.(National)
The IRS will create a new program to allow taxpayers who use direct
deposit to divide their refunds in up to three financial accounts. The
program, taking effect in January 2007, was created in an . . .
New PCAOB chair named.(National)
Federal Reserve Board Governor Mark W. Olson has been named as the
new chair of the five-member Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(PCAOB) for a term running until 2010.
SEC Chair . . .
FASB and AICPA propose new private company financial reporting
model.(National)
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the AICPA have
issued a joint proposal intended to improve the financial reporting
process for private company constituents.
The proposal . . .
Ohio Department of Taxation annual report released.(Ohio)
The 2005 edition of the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) Annual
Report is available on the department's Web site.
The report contains a look back at departmental operations in
Fiscal Year 2005 . . .
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