February 26, 2008

> Coming in March…the MSCPA Career Center!
Don’t get lost on the big job boards!

Studies show that employers and job seekers have better success with niche- and geographic-specific career centers! Soon…you can post and find jobs on Missouri’s, accounting-specific career center!

Stay tuned…the new MSCPA Career Center will launch in early March!

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> Spring Legislative Visits 2008

The MSCPA Legislation and Government Advocacy Committee invites you to join your peers for two excellent government advocacy opportunities. You can connect with state legislators to convey the strength and importance of the CPA profession in Missouri.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 and Wednesday, April 23, 2008
http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22366.aspx

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> NEW MEMBER BENEFIT! The MSCPA Business Intelligence Brief

The Business Intelligence Brief is a daily quick-read update and analysis of the news that may affect you and your business. It is prepared for the Missouri Society of CPAs by Armada Corporate Intelligence.

Meet MSCPA’s Business Intelligence Brief author/economist Dr. Chris Kuehl at this year's MSCPA Annual Meeting May 29-31!

http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22593.aspx

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> Looking for a discount on CPE?

MSCPA wants your input on the business and industry message forum! Please take two minutes to complete this short survey. All members who include their names will be entered into a raffle for a $25 CPE coupon!!

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> Nominate a Deserving CPA for the Annual MSCPA Awards!
Each year, the MSCPA recognizes CPAs who have served their profession and/or community above and beyond their responsibility. Nominations are accepted in five categories:

· Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry

· Outstanding Educator Award

· Outstanding CPA in Government

· Innovative User of Technology

· Public Service Award

The deadline for nominations is March 14, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.mocpa.org/Content/awards.aspx.

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> 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Provides Tax Benefits to Businesses

In addition to providing stimulus payments to individuals, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 provides incentives to businesses. These incentives include a special 50-percent depreciation allowance for 2008 purchases and an increase in the small business expensing limitation for tax years beginning in 2008.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179227,00.html

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> Companies Get Cautious About Hiring

As reported in the Wall Street Journal, employers are being more cautious in hiring new workers as a result of the economic uncertainty fueled by the turmoil in the subprime-mortgage market, according to a survey to be released today.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120356384786182173.html?mod=CarJMain_topright

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> Top 10 Concerns of CFOs

CFOs expressed concern about a wide range of issues in the most recent Duke University/CFO magazine Global Business Outlook Survey, but above all they fear that an array of intensifying economic pressures will finally affect U.S. consumers and their demand for goods and services. With the costs of fuel and health care high on CFOs' list of worries, many expect the once-indefatigable U.S. consumer to finally take a break.

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_____________________________________________________________________ > 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Provides Tax Benefits to Businesses

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> 2008 Economic Stimulus Act Provides Tax Benefits to Businesses

http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/10596933?f=home_featured

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