Accounting
Tommye Barie Elected to Serve as Chair of AICPA
Tommye Barie, CPA, is the new chair of the board of directors of the American Institute of CPAs, the world’s largest member organization representing the accounting profession.
AICPA Announces 2014 Leadership Academy Class
The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 2014 Leadership Academy graduating class. These 37 future leaders of the accounting profession participated in an intensive four day program in Durham, N.C., which concluded earlier this month.
Special Report Focuses on New Financial Statement Preparation, Compilation and Review Standards
The report provides an overview of the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee’s new standard, which clarifies and revises the Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS).
Starbucks, Marriott, Delta and National Top the Lists of Spending by Business Travelers
Whether they make a dozen trips a year or more than 50, business travelers have their preferences from hotels to airlines and even fast food joints. Since these are generally allowable business expenses, they also keep pretty good records that can be anal
8 Factors that Determine a Retired Partner’s Deferred Compensation
When partners retire, it goes without saying that they want to cash in their share of the firm’s value. But they want to do this in a way that enables the firm to continue as a successful, viable entity.
AICPA to Offer Free Year-End Financial Planning Webcast for Consumers
On October 20, the Personal Financial Planning Section of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy will host a free webcast on year-end planning.
There is Most Definitely “An App for That”
I believe it was 2007 when I met Randy Johnston and Doug Sleeter, two of CPA Practice Advisor's thought leaders, both of whom are contributors to our magazine and also members of the magazine's Advisory Board.
Payroll Vault Honors Franchisee Award Winners
Cloud-based payroll service provider Payroll Vault ended its second annual conference by honoring several of its franchisees. The conference was held at the Inverness Hotel in Englewood, Colorado.