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> Nominate A Business & Industry Hall of Famer!
MSCPA
is calling for nominations to the Missouri Society of CPAs and AICPA
Business and Industry Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations are due by March
30, 2007. The Hall of Fame is made up of a very select group of people who
have all, in their own way, made superior achievements and contributions
over the course of their careers as financial professionals. http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22189.aspx
> MSCPA Would Like To Thank Your Bosses!
The
mission of the Missouri Society of CPAs is to support its members in a
dynamic business environment. As
part of that mission, MSCPA would like to communicate to your company how
much we value your commitment to the association and the profession. Log on to your member profile (http://www.mocpa.org/Content/Login.aspx)
and tell us to whom we should direct this communication. Your user ID is your last name and
your password is your member number.
> Register Now For The MSCPA Industry Networking
Roundtables
The Business & Industry Advisory Council is proud to present a
continuation of a program designed specifically for CPAs in industry! Make
plans to attend the upcoming Industry Networking Roundtables! Take advantage
of this opportunity to meet other CPAs in the industry sector, exchange
ideas, and discuss the challenges you face daily. http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22188.aspx
> Register for the 2007 CPA Day in
Jefferson City!
Every year,
hundreds of CPAs gather in Jefferson City for the annual CPA Day. This is
the profession's most visible opportunity to provide a collective voice to
Missouri's legislators. Plan now to attend the new evening reception with
the legislators, as well as the follow up meetings the next day--January
23-24.
http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22365.aspx
> Another
To-Do Item: Expense Options
Heads up, private companies--an
accounting standard compliance deadline looms. January 1, 2007, is the
deadline for compliance with FAS 123R, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board rule that mandates companies with calendar year ends to expense
their stock options. Private companies have been grappling with the
standard since earlier in the year, and will continue to do so for the
next three to four months as they close the books on 2006. Public
companies became compliant by January 1, 2006.
http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/8348861?f=home_featured
> Small
Business Payment Options: Cash and More
AccountingWeb reports that payng by credit card or plastic is
becoming the norm, even as dollar bills are defined as "legal tender for
all debts, public and private," according to Slate. The Federal Reserve
measured the amount of actual physical cash (M0) at $688 billion in 2004,
according to Wikipedia.
http://www.accountingweb.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=102758&d=815&h=817&f=816&dateformat=%B%20%e,%20%Y
> 5
Tips For Surviving Open Enrollment
It's the season for
football games, holiday shopping and open enrollment. And because of that
last annual event, HR professionals often don't get to enjoy the other
three. Daryl Ashley and Lisa Bright offer five tips for surviving open
enrollment. http://www.workforce.com/section/02/feature/24/56/99/index.html
> Uncertainty
Reigns Over Taxes
Controllers are wary about accounting
guidance for uncertain tax positions that was supposed to lessen confusion
and varied practices. Helen Shaw takes a closer look in this CFO article.
http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/8131920
> Five Traits
Of Highly Effective Accounting And Finance Pros
The key to
building and maintaining a strong finance department is creating a team of
skilled and motivated individuals. While it may sound simple, in reality
this may be a challenge. http://www.ajilonfinance.com/articles/5traits_article_Finance.pdf
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Please note: All courses listed are 8
CPE hours unless otherwise noted.
Seminars:
Cash & Tax Basis Financial
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December
18, 2006--Kansas City, MO
Small Business Retirement Plan Review: New Roth
401(k)s, KEOGHs, Traditional 401(k)s, IRAs, SEPs, & SIMPLEs
December
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How to Explain & Present Financial Information
to Non-Accountants
December
18, 2006--Cape Girardeau, MO
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Auditor's Risk Assessment Process: Tackling the New
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December
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Well, "live" might be a bit of an
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