Diversity Efficiencies and Synergies in Your Accounting Firm
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...We can all stand to eliminate biases and prejudices. In establishing organizational values, top management's commitment to just dealing is essential. This includes explicit, senior-level commitments to diversity and inclusion
Published on March 21, 2011
Retaining and Developing Diverse Talent
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Advocacy relationships must be in place for all of our top talent. If left to chance, the relationships will most likely not be in place for the individuals who represent a critical part of our future because they represent something different. Targeted Advocacy Programs are not difficult to implement. The
Published on March 21, 2011
Retention of Diverse Talent
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As the U.S. population becomes more diverse, more pressure will be placed on organizations to provide a diverse talent pool. In many accounting firms, diverse talent leaves before being promoted to a managerial position. They leave to go to other firms and do similar work for two primary reasons: imperfect
Published on March 21, 2011
Generational Issues
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Today's working environment includes four generations of people and numerous combinations of race, gender and belief systems. CPA firms must understand these changes to prepare for the future.
Published on June 01, 2011
Women in Accounting
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On November 18, 2010, the Illinois CPA Society held a Women’s Leadership Breakfast and presented the AICPA Women to Watch Awards honoring three experienced leaders and two emerging leaders. The audience was composed of females and males (though present in much smaller proportions). While accepting her trophy, one of the
Published on March 21, 2011
AICPA News Update - September 14, 2012
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In this issue: AICPA Supports Bill That Limits Definition of Municipal Adviser; Content and Structure of Auditor’s Report Under Review; AICPA Announces Newly Formed National Commission on Diversity; Free Webinars Available to AICPA Members; Catch Up on AICPA Insights
Published on September 18, 2012
IRS Releases Redesigned Form 990
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The IRS has released a redesigned Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for use with 2008 tax returns.
Published on January 28, 2011
Ladder or Lattice The Climb to the Top
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Jo Ellen Helmer serves as the first subject in a series of Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee (WIEC) interviews focused on “Women in the Profession.” As an established partner at a premier global CPA firm, we wanted to share her experiences, from embarking on her career in public accounting to how
Published on March 21, 2011
AICPA News Update Vol. 14 No. 17
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AICPA Foundation Launches Revamped Website
Published on April 29, 2011
Publication Release Schedule
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Looking for the latest AICPA publications? Wondering when the next edition of your go-to resource will be available? The table below highlights upcoming and recently released publications. For more information on the industries and topics
Published on May 06, 2013
Is IFRS Coming to the U.S.
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Why today’s perspective is not as clear compared to the dominant view two years ago when the SEC was discussing its roadmap to the adoption of IFRS for domestic registrants.
Published on January 28, 2011
Revised Form 990 The Evolution of Governance and the Nonprofit World
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The revised Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, incorporates many of the same governance principles and transparency best practices introduced to the for-profit world through the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Published on January 28, 2011
AICPA Special News Update - October 23, 2012
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In this issue: Richard J. Caturano, CPA, CGMA, Elected as Chairman of AICPA Board of Directors; AICPA Launches Consumer Book Featuring Personal Stories and Advice from 125 CPAs; Private Company Council Chair Details Plans; Proposed New Financial Reporting Framework for Smaller Enterprises Discussed; Information Technology Section Has a New Name; PFP Executive Committee Granted Standard-Setting Authority; AICPA
Published on October 23, 2012
Special News Update - Spring Council 2013 Highlights
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The AICPA governing Council’s spring 2013 meeting was held in Washington, D.C. this week. AICPA leaders from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam attended the Council meeting.
Published on May 21, 2013
Advancing Talented Individuals in Accounting Firms
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Accounting firms are searching for the best and the brightest talent to lead the firms of tomorrow. They also recognize that successful career advancement does not fall to individuals alone.
Published on January 28, 2011