May 20, 2008

> 18 Jobs Featured On MSCPA’s Career Center
Right now, there are 18 job opportunities for CPAs listed on the MSCPA Career Center!
http://careers.mocpa.org/

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> 2008 National MAP Survey

Ever wondered how your firm stacks up against other firms? Find out where your firm stands by taking part in the CPA profession’s premier benchmarking study - the PCPS/TSCPA National MAP Survey. This survey allows firms of all sizes to benchmark themselves against the best in their class and to identify their firm’s strengths and opportunities for improvement. http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22627.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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> AICPA Votes To Recognize IASB as Designated Standards Setter

The London-based International Accounting Standards Board is now recognized by the AICPA as the accounting body for purposes of establishing international financial accounting and reporting principles.

http://www.aicpa.org/download/news/2008/pr_20080518_iasb.pdf

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> AICPA Supports Plan To Report Financial Statements Using XBRL

The SEC is recommending the advancement of XBRL adoption for financial reporting. AICPA applauds this effort.

http://www.aicpa.org/download/news/2008/pr_20080515_xbrl.pdf

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> XBRL, IFRS Plans May Be Delayed by White House

A White House memo directing agencies to finalize their rules before the fall election could have an impact on plans for the use of XBRL and IFRS in filings with the SEC.

http://www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?articleid=27794

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> IRS Provides 2009 Health Savings Account Limits

The IRS has published the 2009 inflation-adjusted deduction limits for health savings accounts, as reported by WebCPA.

http://www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?articleid=27777

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> Accounting Firms, Professors Gear Up For Standards Change

Area accounting firms, businesses and universities are taking steps to prepare for an expected switch in accounting standards reports the Kansas City Business Journal. The use of IFRS is mandatory in Europe and is either mandated or permitted in more than 100 nations. With countries such as Japan planning to eliminate differences between their standards and IFRS by the end of the year and Canada planning to convert by 2011, the United States will be the only country not using IFRS by 2011

http://www.bizjournals.com...
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> Highlighting Risk: Audit Reports

The Kansas City Business Journal reports that while a lengthy audit report can contain many statements that spark scrutiny from investors, one phrase in particular can have profound effects. An auditor questioning "the company's ability to continue as a going concern" often has the same effect as yelling "fire" in a room full of the company's investors. They start heading for the exits, with only salvage crews and the bravest of investors willing to enter afterward.

http://www.bizjournals.com...

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CPE 2008
For CPAs in Public Practice

Seminars:

Auditor's Risk Assessment Process: Tackling the New Risk Assessment SASs

June 03, 2008—Kansas CIty

June 05, 2008—St. Louis

Internal Control Essentials for Financial Managers, Accountants and Auditors

June 04, 2008—Kansas CIty

June 06, 2008—St. Louis

Audits of 401(k) Plans

June 10, 2008—Kansas CIty

June 11, 2008—St. Louis

Advanced Accounting and Auditing Problems for NPOs

June 12, 2008—St. Louis

Governmental & Nonprofit Annual Update

June 12, 2008—Kansas CIty

Studies on Single Audit and Yellow Book Deficiencies

June 13, 2008—St. Louis

Role of Management in Strategy Development
June 16, 2008—St. Louis

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