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MSCPA Legislative and Keyperson Forum—November 15!
If you are interested in politics, you cannot afford to miss this legislative opportunity! As a grassroots advocate, here’s your opportunity to get prepared for the next legislative session. You are invited to attend the complimentary Legislative and Keyperson Forum on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The program was developed with the needs of keypersons and those who have an interest in the legislative process. To register, contact Karen Bauer at 800-264-7966 or kbauer@mocpa.org.  

>  FASB Proposals Improve M&A Accounting Guidance for Not-For-Profit-Organizations, Provide Decision Useful Information to Financial Statement Users
FASB issued two Exposure Drafts intended to improve the accounting and disclosures for mergers and acquisitions by not-for-profit organizations. The proposals reflect the board's commitment to meet the reporting needs of the not-for-profit community and to ensure that financial statement users have access to decision-useful information. http://www.fasb.org/news/nr100906.shtml       

>  CFO Economic Outlook Only Marginally Lower
Despite reported recession fears, CFOs’ economic optimism dropped only slightly in the third quarter to 67.6, compared to 68.6 in the second quarter. http://www.fei.org/eweb/upload/FEI/3Q_CFOsurveyFinal_10-3-06.pdf

>  CCH Projects Key Tax Figures for 2007
The indexing of many features of the tax code will bring some relief to taxpayers next year, according to CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, which released estimated income ranges for each 2007 tax bracket. http://accounting.smartpros.com/x54936.xml          

>  Deadline for Homestead Preservation Credit Set for October 16
The Missouri Department of Revenue reminded Missourians eligible for the Homestead Preservation Credit that the application deadline is October 16.
http://www.dor.mo.gov/news/2006/EEVlFVuu.htm    

 >  Report: Young Workforce Is 'Ill-Prepared'
As the baby boom generation slowly exits the U.S. workplace, a new report says the incoming generation is sorely lacking in much needed workplace skills -- both basic academic and more advanced "applied" skills. http://accounting.smartpros.com/x55005.xml