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Index to volume 191
January 2001 to June 2001


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Applications in Accounting
Auditing
Business and Industry
Business Valuation
Consulting
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance
E-Business Profile
E-Commerce
Employee Benefits
Ethics
Financial Accounting
Financial Reporting
For the Practicing Auditor
Fraud
General Interest
Government
In Our Opinion
Inside AICPA
International
Investments
Letters
Marketing
Official Literature
Official Releases
Personal Financial Planning
Practice Management
Professional Issues
Risk Management
Small Business Tax
Tax (includes Corporate Tax)
Technology
Technology Workshop
Worth Repeating

Applications in Accounting
The Who and How of the Equity Accounting Method. Simon, Marc. February, p. 87.

Auditing
An End to the Plain-Paper Debate? Young, George R.; Madray, J. Russell. January, p. 45.
New SAS Focuses on Derivatives and Securities. (News) January, p. 13.
SAS Addresses Several Auditing Standards. (News) January, p. 14.
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Why Employees Commit Fraud. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. February, p. 89.
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Follow Fraud to the Likely Perp. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. March, p. 91.
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Top 10 Audit Deficiencies. Beasley, Mark S.; Carcello, Joseph V.; Hermanson, Dana R. April, p. 63.
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Build a Bridge to the Internal Audit Department. Dennis, Anita. May, p. 52.
Forge the Right Relationship. Hnatt, Kelly M. May, p. 49.
The State of Audit Committees. Read, William J.; Raghunandan, Kannan. May, p. 57.
Timing Is of the Essence. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. May, p. 78.
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Ghost Goods: How to Spot Phantom Inventory. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. June, p. 33.
The CPA’s Role in Fighting Money Laundering. Abel, Alan S.; Gerson, James S. June, p. 26.
The Right Way to Recognize Revenue. Phillips, Thomas J.; Luehfling, Michael S.; Dailey, Cynthia M. June, p. 39.

Business and Industry
Golden Business Ideas. January, p. 128.
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After Regulation FD: Talking to Your Constituents. McCarthy, Ed. February, p. 28.
Golden Business Ideas. February, p. 120.
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Flexible Benefits for Small Employers. Simmons, John G. March, p. 37.
Golden Business Ideas. March, p. 112.
Practical Issues in Implementing FASB 133. Hwang, Angela L.J.; Patouhas, John S. March, p. 26.
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Golden Business Ideas. April, p. 104.
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Cash or Accrual. Jennings, Robert. May, p. 37.
Forge the Right Relationship. Hnatt, Kelly M. May, p. 49.
Golden Business Ideas. May, p. 116.
Outsourcing a 401(k) Plan. Duffy, Maureen Nevin. May, p. 30.
The State of Audit Committees. Read, William J.; Raghunandan, Kannan. May, p. 57.
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Get Ready for the World of B2B. Tie, Robert. June, p. 49.
Golden Business Ideas. June, p. 124.
Systems OK, CIOs Say. (Graphic) June, p. 16.
The Right Way to Recognize Revenue. Phillips, Thomas J.; Luehfling, Michael S.; Dailey, Cynthia M. June, p. 39.

Business Valuation
A Nice Niche—If You Minimize Liability Risk. Anderson, Sherry; Wolfe, Joseph. February, p. 49.

Consulting
The Business Auto Decision. O’Neil, Cherie; Samelson, Donald; Wills, Matthew. February, p. 65.

Corporate Finance
After Regulation FD: Talking to Your Constituents. McCarthy, Ed. February, p. 28.

Corporate Governance
Forge the Right Relationship. Hnatt, Kelly M. May, p. 49.
The State of Audit Committees. Read, William J.; Raghunandan, Kannan. May, p. 57.

E-Business Profile
What We Sell Is Between Our Ears. Hayes, Michael. June, p. 57.

E-Commerce
ABA Asks for Help on Web Jurisdictional Issues. (News) February, p. 22.
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B2B E-Commerce Expected to Multiply. (By the Numbers) April, p. 22.
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Get Ready for the World of B2B. Tie, Robert. June, p. 49.
Preparing for E-Commerce Taxation: The Nexus Issue. (Checklist) June, p. 24.

Employee Benefits
Flexible Benefits for Small Employers. Simmons, John G. March, p. 37.

Ethics
The Engagement Team Approach to Independence (see Correction, Apr.01, pg. 14). Allen, Catherine; Caswell, Brian. February, p. 57.

Financial Accounting
FASB Issues EDs on Financial Instruments. (News) February, p. 20.

Financial Reporting
AcSEC Releases Proposed SOP on Use of Equity Method. (News) January, p. 19.
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Practical Issues in Implementing FASB 133. Hwang, Angela L.J.; Patouhas, John S. March, p. 26.
Special Task Force Addresses Implementation Issues. Schiela, Deidre; Dougherty, Nora. March, p. 31.
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The Right Way to Recognize Revenue. Phillips, Thomas J.; Luehfling, Michael S.; Daily, Cynthia M. June, p. 39.

For the Practicing Auditor
Research Summary 3: The Effect of Auditor Attestation and Tolerance for Ambiguity on Commercial Lending Decisions. Davidson, Ronald A.; Wright, Michael E. January, p. 89.
Research Summary 4: The Effects of Internal Audit Outsourcing on Perceived External Auditor Independence. Lowe, D. Jordan; Geiger, Marshall A.; Pany, Kurt. January, p. 90.
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Research Summary 5: Auditors’ Multidimensional Knowledge Structure and Computer Performance. Curtis, Mary B.; Viator, Ralph E. February, p. 98.
Research Summary 6: Analytical Procedures and Audit Planning Decisions. Glover, Steven; Jiambalvo, James; Kennedy, Jane. February, p. 99.
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Research Summary 7: The Effect of Independence on Additional Audit Work: A European Perspective. Arnold, Donald F. Jr.; Bernardi, Richard A.; Neidermeyer, Presha A. March, p. 103.
Research Summary 8: The Effects of Formal Sanctions on Auditor Independence. Shafer, William E.; Morris, Roselyn E.; Ketchand, Alice A. March, p. 104.
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Research Summary 9: External Auditors’ Reliance on Internal Auditors’ Work. Gramling, Audrey A. April, p. 92.
Research Summary 10: The Auditor’s Objectivity Vis--vis Material Misstatements. Boritz, J. Efrim; Zhang, Ping. April, p. 93.
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Research Summary 11: Corporate Governance and Management Control Philosophy. Cohen, Jeffrey; Hanno, Dennis. May, p. 91.
Research Summary 12: Confirmation of Accounts-Receivable Balances. Engle, Terry J; Hunton, James E. May, p. 91.
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Research Summary 13: Workpaper Reviews. Bamber, Michael E.; Ramsay, Robert J. June, p. 92.
Research Summary 14: Audit Committees and Auditor Selection. Abbott, Lawrence J.; Parker, Susan. June, p. 95.

Fraud
Why Employees Commit Fraud. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. February, p. 89.
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Follow Fraud to the Likely Perp. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. March, p. 91.
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Timing Is of the Essence. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. May, p. 78.
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Ghost Goods: How to Spot Phantom Inventory. (The Fraud Beat) Wells, Joseph T. June, p. 33.

General Interest
Bracing for the Boomers. (Graphic) January, p. 79.
Golden Business Ideas. January, p. 128.
Tech Companies Turn to Web When Recruiting. (By the Numbers) January, p. 22.
Women Invest in Other Women. (Graphic) January, p. 14.
Workday Gets Longer for Execs. (Graphic) January, p. 13.
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CFOs Say Power Lunch Is Here to Stay. (Graphic) February, p. 19.
Companies Focus on Derivatives Compliance. (By the Numbers) February, p. 26.
Friends, Families Lend to Women. (Graphic) February, p. 20.
Getting Less for Your Money. (Graphic) February, p. 78.
Golden Business Ideas. February, p. 120.
How to Help Your Client’s Business Win Venture Capital. (Checklist) February, p. 16.
Let’s Get Personal. (Graphic) February, p. 77.
New Wage Max for Social Security Payroll Tax. (Graphic) February, p. 77.
Taxes Take Biggest Bite Out of Family Budget. (Graphic) February, p. 75.
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Business Use of Web on the Rise. (Graphic) March, p. 17.
Golden Business Ideas. April, p. 112.
News Digest. March, p. 17.
Raises Steady But Not Spectacular. (By the Numbers) March, p. 24.
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Golden Business Ideas. April, p. 104.
Doing Business Internationally. (Checklist) April, p. 24.
News Digest. April, p. 13.
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Employee Health Insurance Costs to Jump. (By the Numbers) May, p. 24.
Execs Eye Going Solo. (Graphic) May, p. 18.
Golden Business Ideas. May, p. 116.
News Digest. May, p. 17.
How to Evaluate an Insurance Policy. (Checklist) May, p. 26.
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Golden Business Ideas. June, p. 124.
Impatient Execs Place Blame for Slow Progress. (By the Numbers) June, p. 22.
Keeping Office Politics in Its Place. (Graphic). June, p. 15.
News Digest. June, p. 15.

Government
FASAB ED Addresses Taxes-Receivable Standard. (News) February, p. 22.

In Our Opinion
Independence and Public Perception: Why We Need to Care. Almer, Elizabeth Dreike; Olazabal, Ann Morales. April, p. 69.

Inside AICPA
AICPA Names Castellano Vice-Chairman. January, p. 93.
AICPA Recognizes Gold Medal Winners. January, p. 94.
Council Votes to Continue Developing Global Credential. January, p. 93.
CPA (Coincidence, Phenomenon, Adventure) Stories: Mr. Chairman Meets Mr. Centenarian. January, p. 93.
Harvey Coustan Wins Dixon Award. January, p. 94.
Institute Issues Updated Guidelines for PFS Credential. January, p. 97.
Videos Earn Top Honors. January, p. 97.
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O’Malley Receives McCloy Award. March, p. 98.
Smiles All Around. March, p. 98.
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CPA Exam Graders Needed. May, p. 105.
Institute Taps Pugliese for Member Innovation VP. May, p. 104.
Rainey Named Strategic Alliances VP. May, p. 104.
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German, Austrians Get Top Exam Honors. June, p. 96.
Institute, State Societies Form LLC. June, p. 96.

International
IFAC Issues Bank Audit ED and Cost Accounting Study. (News) January, p. 14.
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CFOs in Europe Favor International Accounting Standards. (News) February, p. 19.
IASC Provides Guidance on Financial Instruments. (News) February, p. 19.
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Doing Business Internationally. (Checklist) April, p. 24.

Investments
Outsourcing a 401(k) Plan. Nevin Duffy, Maureen. May, p. 30.

Letters
Accountants as Scapegoats? Moore, Robert D. January, p. 108.
An Additional Recruiting Resource. Epstein, Robert G. January, p. 109.
Another View. Gellein, Oscar S. January, p. 108.
Imprecise Rule Book Better Than None. Jennings, Charles S. January, p. 107.
On Managing Earnings Per Share. McNairn, William N. January, p. 107.
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Explain the Difference. Balsky, Stanley. February, p. 13.
JofA Technology Tips a Find. Tyson, Stephen. February, p. 14
On the Uniform CPA Exam. Sokolovic, Joseph. February, p. 14.
Questions Title. Richardson, Joe. February, p. 13.
Separating Fact From Fiction. VanDenburgh, William M. February, p. 13.
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About the Recalculation Option. Peterson, Chris E. March, p. 13.
A Different Opinion on Buybacks. Olson, Carl. March, p. 13.
Forget the Money—Give Me Flex-Time. Anderson, Lynette Jo. March, p. 13.
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Auditing Employment Benefit Plans—Another Factor. Pena, Ben. April, p. 94.
Day Trading Debate Continues. Cooper, Wesley N. April, p. 94.
More on Day Trading. Schwartzenhauer, Dale. April, p. 94.
The Value of Tax Practice Peer Reviews. Weitz, Leonard. April, p. 94.
You Read About It First in the JofA. Davis, Stanley W. April, p. 95.
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Accountants Should Not Discriminate. Friedman, Neil D. May, p. 14.
A Different Viewpoint. Johnson, Johnny. May, p. 14.
MBWA Is Alive and Well. Miller, Warren D. May, p. 13.
Not for Novices. Buse, Christopher P. May, p. 13.
One Is, One Would and One Would Not. Glochowsky, Mark S. May, p. 13.

Marketing
Be a Standout on the Web. Siedlecki, Richard. April, p. 43.

Official Literature
Exposure Drafts Outstanding. January, p. 112.
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Exposure Drafts Outstanding. February, p. 100.
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Exposure Drafts Outstanding. March, p. 105.
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Exposure Drafts Outstanding. April, p. 97.
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Exposure Drafts Outstanding. May, p. 109.
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Exposure Drafts Outstanding. June, p. 98.

Official Releases
SAS No. 93—Omnibus Statement on Auditing Standards—2000. January, p. 116.
SSARS No. 8—Amendment to Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 1, Compilation and Review of Financial Statements. January, p. 118.
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SOP 00-3, Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Demutualizations and Formations of Mutual Insurance Holding Companies and for Certain Long-Duration Participating Contracts. February, p. 104.

Personal Financial Planning
Using Money Managers. Harrington, Cynthia. January, p. 55.
AICPA Survey Examines Americans’ Investing Habits. (News) January, p. 21.
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Counseling Older Clients. Kopin, Marion; Hibschweiler, Arlene. April, p. 51.
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Outsourcing a 401(k) Plan. Duffy, Maureen Nevin. May, p. 30.

Practice Management
How to Be Careful and Still Be Clear. Danziger, Elizabeth. January, p. 65.
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Nine Ways to Make Your Firm More Exciting. Mendlowitz, Edward. March, p. 63.
A Practitioner’s Guide to Managing Cash Flow. (Checklist) March, p. 20.
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Avoid Taxes in Liquidation. Zipp, Alan S. May, p. 63.
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Auditor Independence and Tax Practitioners. Purcell, Tom; Lifson, David. June, p. 71.

Professional Issues
A Framework for Auditor Independence. McGrath, Susan; Siegel, Arthur; Dunfee, Thomas W.; Glazer, Alan S.; Jaenicke, Henry R. January, p. 39.
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The Engagement Team Approach to Independence. Allen, Catherine; Caswell, Brian. February, p. 57.
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Pencils Down, Computers Up—The New CPA Exam. Holder, William W.; Mills, Craig N. March, p. 57.
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Want to Add to Your Professional Portfolio? The Proposed Global Credential—An Option for CPAs. (Special Report) April, p. 16.
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CPAs Speak Up on New Global Credential. Snyder, Adam. May, p. 41.
Having It All: How a Shift Toward Balance Affected CPAs and Firms. (Special Report) Baldiga, Nancy R.; Doucet, Mary S. May, p. 20.
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CPA2Biz and the Profession Partner for the Future. (Frontline Views) Tie, Robert. June, p. 19.

Risk Management
Practical Issues in Implementing FASB 133. Hwang, Angela L.J.; Patouhas, John S. March, p. 26.
Special Task Force Addresses Implementation Issues. (Sidebar) Schiela, Deidre; Dougherty, Nora. March, p. 31.

Small Business Tax
Cash or Accrual? Jennings, Robert. May, p. 37.

Tax (Includes Corporate Tax)
Avoiding Third-Party Transfers in a Divorce. Quinn, Tina Steward; Smith, Keith, W. January, p. 24.
Day Trading and Self-Employment Taxes. (Clarification) Lebow, Marc, I; McLain, P. Michael; Schell, Wayne. January, p. 80
IRS Reorganization: The Effect on Practitioners This Tax Season and Beyond. (Special Report) Rossotti, Charles O. January, p. 82.
Social Security Benefits Increased. (Tax News) January, p. 79.
Spouses Can Challenge Innocent Spouse Relief Petitions. (Tax Brief) Ozello, James. January, p. 79.
Status of Medical Residents. (From The Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nicholas. January, p. 86.
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The Business Auto Decision. O’Neil, Cherie; Samelson, Donald; Wills, Matthew. February, p. 65.
Corporate Payment of Shareholder Expenses. (Tax Case) February, p. 77.
Deducting Travel Expenses. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. February, p. 78.
Deposit Rules for Small Businesses Simplified. (Tax News) February, p. 75.
Estate Planning Strategies. (From The Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nicholas. February, p. 84.
Form W-2 Gets Code for Stock Options. (Tax News) February, p. 75.
IRS Allows Advance Distribution of Transit Passes. (Tax News) February, p. 75.
IRS Initiates Early Resolution Program for LMSB Issues. (Tax News) February, p. 77.
The Tax Court’s Enhanced Power to Help Innocent Spouses. (Tax Focus) Laffie, Lesli S. February, p. 79.
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Aggregate Approach to Partnership Causes S Corporation Taxation. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. March, p. 84.
Line Items. (Tax Matters) Lynch, Michael. March, p. 82.
New Capital Gains Rules. (From The Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nick. March, p. 86.
Optional Mileage Rate Increased for 2001. (Tax News) March, p. 81.
Stealth Taxes. Boes, Richard; Wells, Gary R. March, p. 73.
Tis the Season. (Graphic) March, p. 81.
When a Service Is Not a Service. (Tax Brief) Lynch, Michael. March, p. 81.
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AGI on the Rise. (Graphic) April, p. 72.
Day-Trader Deja Vu. (Clarification) April, p. 71.
Earned Income Still No. 1. (Graphic) April, p. 71.
Family Limited Partnerships Funded With Personal Use Property. (Tax Case) Crayne, Ryan K. April, p. 76.
Installment Method Again Available for Accrual-Basis Taxpayers. (Tax Focus) Laffie, Lesli S. April, p. 79.
Lease Termination Costs. (Tax Cases) Schnee, Edward J. April, p. 72.
IRS Changes Home Page. (Tax News) April, p. 71.
IRS Weighs in on Day Traders. (Clarification) Freeman, Curt. April, p. 72.
Line Items. (Tax Matters) Lynch, Michael. April, p. 76.
Supreme Court Rules on COD Income and S Corporation Stock Basis. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. April, p. 73.
Tax Court Has Low Tolerance for Frivolous Arguments. (Tax Briefs) Lynch, Michael. April, p. 71.
Tax Planning for Expatriates. (From The Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nick. April, p. 82.
Tax Rules for Day Traders Revisited. (Clarification) Lebow, Marc I. April, p. 71.
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Acting Director Named to Head ETA. May, p. 93.
Advance Agreements Help Businesses Avoid Costly Audits. (Tax Focus) Stubblefield, David. May, p. 98.
Avoid Taxes in Liquidation. Zipp, Alan S. May, p. 63.
Compliance Costs. (Graphic) May, p. 93.
Home Is Where the Deduction Is (Graphic) p. 93.
IRS Picks New Taxpayer Advocate. May, p. 93.
Limited Partnership and LLC Can Be Shareholders of S Corp. (Tax Brief) Metrejean, Cheryl. May, p. 93.
Passive Loss Carryovers—A Reversal. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. May, p. 94.
Sale and Leaseback of Real Property. (From The Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nicholas. May, p. 100.
Self-Rent and Passive Losses. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. May, p. 96.
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Auditor Independence and Tax Practitioners. Purcell, Tom; Lifson, David. June, p. 71.
Home Sale Exclusion Limited. (Tax Brief) Lynch, Michael. June, p. 77.
Innocent Spouse Provisions. (Tax Case) Schnee, Edward J. June, p. 79.
Line Items (Tax Matters) Lynch, Michael. June, p. 78.
More Are Giving It Away. (Graphic) June, p. 79.
Preparing for E-Commerce Taxation: The Nexus Issue. (Checklist) June, p. 24.
Use Annuity Tables to Value Lottery Payments. (Tax Brief) Ozello, James. June, p. 77.
Use the $10,000 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion. (From the Tax Adviser) Fiore, Nick. June, p. 82.

Technology
Smart Stops on the Web. (News) January, p. 15.
Technology Q&A. January, p. 101.
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Research Shows High Failure Rate on IT Projects. (News) February, p. 24.
Smart Stops on the Web. (News) February, p. 21.
Technology Q&A. February, p. 95.
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Business Use of Web on the Rise. (Graphic) March, p. 17.
Smart Stops on the Web. March, p. 22.
Technology Q&A. March, p. 100.
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CPA Internet Portal Gears Up for Launch. (Frontline Views) Tie, Robert. April, p. 18.
Facing the Future. Zarowin, Stanley. April, p. 26.
Smart Stops on the Web. April, p. 21.
Technology Q&A. April, p. 89.
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A CPA’s Guide to the Top Issues in Technology. Cytron, Scott H.; Tie, Robert. May, p. 71.
Smart Stops on the Web. May, p. 23.
Technology Q&A. May, p. 88.
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Get Ready for the World of B2B. Tie, Robert. June, p. 49.
Smart Stops on the Web. June, p. 21.
Systems OK, CIOs Say. (Graphic) June, p. 16.
Technology Q&A. June, p. 85.
What We Sell is Between Our Ears. Hayes, Michael. June, p. 57.

Technology Workshop
Make Your Mark in Spreadsheets. Lehman, Mark W. January, p. 29.
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When Querying Databases, You’ve Got to Ask the Right Question. Hayes, David C.; Hunton, James E. February, p. 35.
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Do It On the Web. Glandon, TerryAnn. March, p. 43.
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The Automated Spreadsheet. Rose, Anna M.; Rose, Jacob M. April, p. 33.
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Tweaking the Numbers. Callahan, Theo. June, p. 65.

Worth Repeating
An All-Inclusive AICPA. Eddy, Kathy G. January, p. 72.

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