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AICPA Board Chairman: It's Time to Think Differently

Ernie Almonte will champion AICPA efforts to address member needs in areas including recruitment, succession planning, mobility and the growing influence of IFRS.

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SEC Road Map for Transition to IFRS Available

The SEC on Friday released a long-awaited road map for the transition by U.S. public companies to the use of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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States Bite Into Broken Gift Cards

As gift cards continue to play an important role in holiday retail sales, financial reporting experts examine the obligations of retailers under state escheat laws for unredeemed gift card balances.

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Noncontrolling Interest: More Than a Name Change

FASB Statement no. 160 should result in more informative financial statements, reflecting how noncontrolling interests and changes in those interests can affect cash flow potential for shareholders.

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Robert Bunting

IFAC President: Financial Crisis Demonstrates Need for Common Standards 

IFAC President Robert Bunting, a past AICPA chairman, discusses how the global financial crisis has demonstrated the interconnectedness of global markets and the need for a common set of accounting and auditing standards.

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Christopher Cox

SEC Chairman Speaks to Future of International Standards 

In a speech at a conference conducted by Financial Executives International, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox said, "Whatever the future of IFRS for U.S. issuers, retail and institutional investors alike in our country are relying upon IFRS today."

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2008 In Review: Congressional Impact on CPA Profession 

The AICPA enjoyed legislative victories in Congress this year, including equalizing IRS reporting standards for taxpayers and preparers and maintaining financial and compliance audits for the government-backed Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan program.

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Tax Matters

Does Private Equity Belong in Your Client's Portfolio?

Faced with a slumping stock market and low-yield bond portfolios, some fund managers maybe tempted by the higher potential yields of private equity. Before leading clients to this option, advisers should ask these hard questions.

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