Toolkit: When a not-for-profit organization institutes a whistle-blower program, this tool could be used by the audit committee and management to implement an appropriate policy and process, to review any complaints received regarding internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and to track complaints received to an appropriate resolution
Published on July 02, 2010

AICPA Not-for-Profit Audit Committee Toolkit- Points to Consider (Download)

Toolkit: ...may deem it necessary to engage external auditors, counsel, or other consultants in the course of carrying out their duties. This tool is intended to assist audit committee members in understanding the process of engaging external experts and advisors, if needed
Published on July 02, 2010

Gary Kabureck

Article: Gary Kabureck is vice president and chief accounting officer at Xerox Corporation, Stamford, Conn. He was named to this position in May 2003. He was appointed a corporate officer in 2000 and has been chief accounting officer since 2001. Kabureck is re
Published on May 03, 2010

Resources - Business Industry and Government

Overview: Resources for CPAs in government can be found scattered throughout the internet. Access links to resources from the AICPA and elsewhere that CPAs in government may find interesting or useful.
Published on May 22, 2013

5 Tips for Going the Extra Mile

Article: Every job description has a minimum set of requirements to perform the job successfully, but no description ever defines the maximum; what it takes to go above and beyond a job’s minimum requirements is up to the individual. Going the extra mile has helpe
Published on March 18, 2011

ERM Resources

Article: The AICPA has numerous resources to help members learn more about ERM and share with their senior management and staff. In addition, COSO has several important resources for CPAs. Available resources are listed below.
Published on September 10, 2012

AICPAs Top Ten Next Practices for Enterprise Risk Management- 2010 Survey Results

Survey: The survey is intended to represent the CPA’s unique perspective regarding ERM next practices they believe will significantly influence the management and value of the business. This survey report and resource guide was prepared under the direction of the AICPA Risk Management and Internal Control Advisory Panel.
Published on September 10, 2012

Redesigning the Finance Function

Article: The finance function is central to the successful operation of any organization. The finance professional, by working with the rest of the management team to ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively acquired, maintained, and deployed in the best interests of all of the organization's stakeholders, sustains the finance function's
Published on October 31, 2011

Business, Industry & Government Resources

Article: The AICPA Business, Industry & Government Team provides members working in business, industry, not-for-profit and government with new and relevant resources that will enhance their knowledge and improve their skills and professional development. These resources are by topic for all members and by practice area for government and not-for-profit.
Published on February 06, 2013

Government Accountability Briefs- 2010

Article: ...Economic Stimulus: The Impact on the Relationship between Recipients and the Inspector General and Audit Community (November) The largest single spending bill in United States history was enac
Published on March 24, 2011

Government Accountability Briefs- 2009

Article: Various briefs about government accountability. Featured - Internal controls, CPAs in Government and Suggestions on Weathering the Financial Storm.
Published on January 17, 2013

The Financial Executives Networking Group Sponsorship

Article: The AICPA is committed to helping financial executives during every phase of their professional lives. That’s why we have chosen to partner with the Financial Executives Group (FENG), to bring additional benefits to those who need
Published on April 02, 2012

CPAs as CFOs Why You Should Have a CPA in Your C-Suite

Article: Today's complex global environment places new demands on leaders of organizations at both the board and executive levels to satisfy the dual expectations for successful performance and ethical governance. This white paper provides reasons why CPAs are uniquely qualified to meet the challenges of the evolving role of the CFO.
Published on July 07, 2010

Corporate Governance The Role of Internal Control

Article: Recent extensive study of internal control in business has led to the development of a definition capturing both positive and negative aspects of the issue. While the structure of modern organizations often undermines this control, it has become recognized as an essential component of successful enterprise.
Published on October 26, 2011

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