May 13, 2008

> Looking For A New Job Opportunity?

Right now, there are 14 job opportunities for CPAs listed on the MSCPA Career Center!

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> Register Now for 2008 Industry Networking Roundtables!

Join us for the 2008 MSCPA Industry Networking Roundtables! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet other CPAs in the industry sector, exchange ideas, and discuss the issues that are important to you.

All roundtables meet 8:30am-11:00am and offer 3 hours of CPE credit for just $50.

§ Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Cape Girardeau, MO

§ Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Jefferson City, MO

§ Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in St. Joseph, MO

§ Thursday, July 24, 2008 in St. Louis, MO

§ Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Kansas City, MO

§ Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Springfield, MO

Special deal: Register for more than one roundtable and pay just $45 per session! For more information, please call Holly Moriarity at 800.264.7966. http://www.mocpa.org/content/22188.aspx

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> Nominate a Deserving Woman-to-Watch!

Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to the accounting profession? Do you work with an emerging leader who demonstrates outstanding leadership capabilities? Nominate her for the 2008 CPA Women-to-Watch Awards!

The MSCPA, in partnership with the AICPA and Robert Half International, will present these prestigious awards during the August 25 Women’s Retreat in St. Louis, where winners will participate in a panel discussion on strategies for achieving success in the accounting profession.

http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22552.aspx

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> MSCPA Committee Day is Approaching!

If you want to build business contacts, learn best practices, and swap ideas…join one of MSCPA’s fast-paced and rewarding committees! MSCPA committees represent many facets of the CPA profession, as well as an array of MSCPA operational functions. Register now for the next MSCPA Committee Day!

Friday, May 16, 2008
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott
Columbia, MO
Register now!

Review the list of MSCPA committees and sign up today!

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

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> Free Interactive Infocasts!

Gain a greater understanding of today’s business issues, as well as the ability to implement real-time solutions, by participating in FREE industry-focused infocasts! These web-based events use case examples to illustrate and solve business challenges.

May 15: Report Leadership discusses GAAP and IFRS models for web-based corporate reporting and executive-compensation reporting
June 19: Maximizing Intellectual Capital enables you to identify and strategically manage intellectual capital assets

http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22550.aspx

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> 2008 Annual Members Convention—May 29-31!

Get ready for a fun weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks for the 2008 Annual Members Convention! Come enjoy reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, participating in quality CPE, and eating great food at Tan-Tar-A Resort!

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

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> FASB Issues Statement No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

FASB Statement No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles has been issued and is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP for nongovernmental entities.

http://www.fasb.org/news/nr050908fas162.shtml

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> Baby Boomer Brain Drain Looms
CFO Magazine reports that more companies are hatching plans to compensate for the impending crush of retirements by senior executives. Will they be able to put a dent in a potentially ruinous problem?

http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/11324070?f=home_featured

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> CFOs Give Mixed Messages on Economy: Grant Thornton Survey

In a national survey of CFOs and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, 59 percent believe that the U.S. economy will worsen over the next six months, while 39 percent believe it will improve or remain the same.

http://accounting.smartpros.com/x61683.xml

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> Baby Boomer Brain Drain Looms CFO Magazine reports that more companies are hatching plans to compensate for the impending crush of retirements by senior executives. Will they be able to put a dent in a potentially ruinous problem?

Sponsored By: Information, Inc.

> Baby Boomer Brain Drain Looms
CFO Magazine reports that more companies are hatching plans to compensate for the impending crush of retirements by senior executives. Will they be able to put a dent in a potentially ruinous problem?