HEADLINER Q&A
Change Agent
Robert Herz has led FASB through a period of significant change. He spoke recently with the JofA about simplifying accounting standards, the road to international convergence, the future role of FASB and changes ahead for CPAs.
For all CPAs

TECHNOLOGY / BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Six Steps to XBRL
by Mary E. Phillips, Tammy E. Bahmanziari and Robert G. Colvard
With the complete XBRL US GAAP Taxonomies now under public review, three
accounting educators share a short XBRL tagging lesson for CPAs.
For CPAs who prepare financial statements or advise preparers

ARTICLES

EDUCATION / CPA EXAMINATION
Expanding the Ranks of African-American CPAs
by Frank K. Ross and Leslie Traub
This report on the CPA Examination Summit convened by the National Association of Black Accountants and the Howard University School of Business Center for Accounting Education highlights recommendations from summit participants on increasing the number of African-American CPAs.
For CPAs in public practice and in education

PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Partnerships for Community Development
by Curtis O. Sanders
CPAs can use their expertise to structure partnerships between property owners and community-oriented developers who want to revitalize undervalued areas without displacing current residents and local businesses.
For CPAs in public practice