Articles from Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) (May 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
2009 Members Summit & Annual Meeting set for June 30 in Columbus: insight, innovation and inspiration take center stage.			324
A new chapter in the controversy over fair value measurements: the controversy surrounding FAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, may be far from over. Following the release of the fair value guidance, FASB is being lauded by some and criticized by others for allegedly failing to follow due process and for "easing" the fair value rules.			980
Accountancy Board of Ohio disciplinary actions.			125
BWC 2009 rate recommendations a mixed bag for employers.			536
Connect to your specialty with OSCPA special interest sections: OSCPA members can get help and information on the topics that matter most by joining one of the Society's 16 Special Interest Sections. These virtual, niche communities keep members abreast of important information and give them access to peers in their business sector who can answer questions and provide helpful insights.			474
Dayton Accounting show covers timely topics in a new venue: with 68 sessions in nine tracks, the Dayton Accounting Show is offering more sessions than ever before at what is the largest gathering of your peers in southwest Ohio. The show is being held May 19-20 at Sinclair Community College--a new location for the 11-year-old event.			377
Get off the sidelines and into the action--volunteer!			859
Government advocates claim Ohioans receptive to tax increase.			183
Incoming OSCPA Chair says CPAs can help drive economic recovery and restore public confidence: in the past year, Americans have witnessed unprecedented times in our nation's history as companies and individual citizens deal with the aftermath of a partially collapsed financial system, rampant foreclosures, growing unemployment and a brutal credit crunch.	Johnson, Amy	Interview	1103
Independence of Accountancy Board of Ohio at risk.			212
Make your voice heard with Ohio CPA/PAC: Ohio CPA/PAC is the only political action committee dedicated to protecting the collective interests of CPAs in Ohio. Ohio CPA/PAC has an impressive 95% success rate in supporting winning candidates, incumbent legislators and statewide office holders.			348
Microsoft Office online training http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training default.aspx.			125
Netbooks: the newest thing in laptops and Windows operating systems.	Mahle, Adam		742
New affinity partners mean NEW savings for OSCPA members: Ohio Society members can save even more with special offers from four new Affinity Partners.			624
New bill promotes CPA/client testimonial privilege: whether you work in public accounting or the corporate sector, there is pending, OSCPA-backed legislation that will be of great interest--and benefit--to you: the creation of a CPA/client testimonial privilege.	Benton, Barbara		553
Not-for-profit conference covers Form 990 changes, other major issues.		Conference news	192
Ohio's most influential CPAs: a commitment to the profession, a commitment to excellence.			2352
Ohio's piece of the pie: how the recovery act affects you: when President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (the Act), he ensured more than $300 billion worth of net tax cuts for businesses and individuals across the country. Locally, the Act will direct more than $8 billion to Ohio.	Hartstein, Steven C.	Cover story	2007
OSCPA membership protects your investment in yourself: you made a huge investment in yourself when you earned your CPA credential. Those three letters carry great distinction with employers and the public when it comes to hiring the best financial advisors in today's tough climate.			1202
OSCPA opposes new card check legislation: conflicts continue to surround controversial unionization legislation.			252
OSCPA, CAT coalition files amicus brief in Grocers Association challenge of the CAT.			332
Passenger rail, unemployment and COBRA changes included in transportation budget.			229
Picking up the pace.	Moeller, Jay J.		666
Professional Issues Updates Roadshow gives insight on hot issues in the profession: 4 hours of FREE CPE for members.			469
Self-assessment exam.			1176
Skoda Minotti has been recognized as a Northeast Ohio Success Award winner by Inside Business magazine for the fifth straight year.			82
State budget bill continues in Ohio House.			225
Student Ambassadors advance Ohio CPA Foundation's mission: the Student Ambassador Program, a flagship initiative of The Ohio CPA Foundation since 2001. uses the power of peer-to-peer influence to help undecided students see the benefits and opportunities of obtaining an accounting degree and pursuing the CPA license.			1065
Succession planning: who's going to catch you if you fall? No one is indispensable, but to your clients, it's close. Consider what would happen to your practice if you were unable to work for a period of time, or permanently.	Gray, Robert H.		1736
Tax code reform next on president's agenda.			125
Thank you to the following companies for supporting The Ohio Society of CPAs during 2008-09.			368
The Ohio Society of CPAs 2009-2010 conference calendar.		Calendar	195
Tomorrow's CPAs: how changes to the CPA exam are challenging and preparing future CPAs: nothing may be more significant in the professional life of a CPA than preparing for, taking and passing the CPA Examination. And quite possibly, nothing is more difficult. It's a rite of passage--an experience that all CPAs have in common.	West, Karen		3567
Volunteers ease consumers' concerns during tax season: stress levels 'dial up' for many CPAs during tax season. Nevertheless, when Ohio taxpayers dialed into local tax call-in programs across the state, OSCPA members answered.			1046
Why should I care about social media? Remember when the Internet was a nerd thing that some people expected to be just a fad? Today, the Internet is a core part of business and life that's constantly evolving. Welcome to the age of "social media.".	Jenkins, Chris		1962