June 24, 2008

> ATTN: Missouri CPAs and Employers

Nearly 100 employers here in Missouri have posted their jobs on the new MSCPA Career Center. The site’s resume bank includes more than 100 resumes.

http://careers.mocpa.org/

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> Meet the 2008 Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry!

Congratulations to Don Danner, winner of the 2008 MSCPA Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry Award! This award was created to recognize business and industry members who have contributed significantly to the growth and success of his/her employer organization, as well as to the overall advancement of the profession. In addition to his role as CFO of Aspen Marketing Services, Don has been instrumental in the development of resources and initiatives for CPAs working in industry.

Read on! http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22650.aspx

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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.

o Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Jefferson City – LAST CHANCE!!

o Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in St. Joseph

o Thursday, July 24, 2008 in St. Louis

o Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Kansas City

o Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Springfield

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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> IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

The IRS announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=184163,00.html

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> Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control Systems

Based on COSO's Internal Control - Integrated Framework, guidance has been designed to help organizations monitor the quality of their internal control systems. Please review the information below and submit your comments on or before August 15.

http://www.coso.org/guidance.htm

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> CFOs Cite Heavy Workloads as Greatest Workplace Concern
Today’s accounting and finance professionals are used to having a lot on their plates, but a new survey shows that growing to-do lists could be taking their toll. More than one in three (35 percent) chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed cited heavy workloads as the number-one workplace concern for their financial teams. Job security ranked second with 19 percent of the response.
http://www.mocpa.org/Content/files/newsletters/2008/Accountemps062408bi.htm

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> Small Business Lending Pace Up in 2007

The number of small business loans outstanding under $1 million increased by 15 percent between June 2006 and June 2007, according to a report released Thursday by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

http://accounting.smartpros.com/x62210.xml

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> IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

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