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Hudson's Bay Company Taps QuantiSense to Improve Retail Analytics, Transition to Cost Method of Inventory Accounting. Nov 10, 2009 614
Financial accounting and tax principles: in the first of two articles about accounting for taxation under IAS12, Teresa Marsh explains what deferred tax is and how to deal with it. Marsh, Teresa Jul 1, 2009 1782
Obama's Five Steps for Improving US Finances. Brief article Jun 15, 2009 262
Mark-to-market makes a mess. Jones, David Nov 3, 2008 1045
What's in their wallet? Weinstein, Gerald P. Sep 1, 2008 525
Full charge on alternators. Schnee, Edward J. Sep 1, 2008 448
Intangible asset measurement: in order to keep tabs on how your organisation's intellectual capital is performing, you must ask all the right questions. Marr, Bernard Jun 1, 2008 1808
Accounting method change procedures: one possible solution. Shevak, Richard Feb 1, 2008 1244
Anadarko Announces Conversion to Successful Efforts Method of Accounting. Oct 25, 2007 483
Equity Methods Announces a First-to-Market Solution for Performance Awards Accounting and Reporting. Mar 7, 2007 314
Bookkeeping and accounting basics. Mar 1, 2007 886
Risk--getting the whole picture: management decision makers don't always consider the social and political risks of their actions. This is because those risks are hard to quantify, and there hasn't been a methodology to make it easier to do so. With the publication of a new CMA Canada--AICPA Management Accounting Guideline, this could all change. Bekefi, Tamara; Epstein, Marc Dec 1, 2006 2596
The saga of restating financials: much drama can accompany a restatement of financials. In the mortgage industry it is no different. And it has been a surprisingly common occurrence due to overly complex accounting rules. Hoffman, Michele Sep 1, 2006 3062
Management accounting--decision management: several techniques are available to help managers with complex decisions to make. Bob Scarlett explains the strengths and weaknesses of four popular approaches. (PAPER P2. Scarlett, Bob Mar 1, 2006 1853
How to build a recovery: one company's successful financial turnaround shows that procedures in all aspects of operations have to be adjusted to make corporate collection efforts work. MacDonald, Ian Column Oct 1, 2005 2125
Update: Grant Date of Equity Awards under FAS 123R and FSP No. 123(R)-b. Sep 23, 2005 804
The operating and financial review: Richard Mallett addresses the key concerns of CIMA members about the new regulations and Richard Slynn considers the legal implications for directors. Mallett, Richard; Slynn, Richard Sep 1, 2005 1365
Managers rate IT security. Salierno, D. Aug 1, 2005 429
IIA advises on audit resourcing. Whitley, J. Aug 1, 2005 396
SEC. Marshall, Jeffrey Dec 1, 2004 665
Advice for choosing an accounting method. Kohn, Barry J. Nov 8, 2004 372
Presenting information in financial reports: the GASB has published an exposure draft that would provide a conceptual basis for selecting communication methods to present information in financial reports. Gauthier, Stephen J. Oct 1, 2004 967
Tips to track deliveries. Hayes, David C. Dec 1, 2003 764
The third way. Lefley, Frank Oct 1, 2003 1719
Balanced scorecard, activity-based costing and company performance: an empirical analysis. Maiga, Adam S.; Jacobs, Fred A. Sep 22, 2003 6901
Fresh fields: building a reliable and thorough spreadsheet-based model needn't be a painful process--as long as you stick to basic principles. Stephen Aldridge offers his step-by-step guide to better financial modelling. (How to: financial modelling). Aldridge, Stephen Jun 1, 2003 1351
Technical update. (News Round Up). Brief Article May 1, 2003 289
GASB proposes accrual of postretirement healthcare and similar benefits: The GASB believes other postemployment retirement benefits are a form of employee compensation and thus should be accrued as expense. (The Accounting Angle). Gauthier, Stephen Apr 1, 2003 1048
Making connections: the invisible network surrounding PWS&D. (P W S Developments). McCloskey, Katherine Apr 1, 2003 695
New realities of alliance partnering. . Kuglin, Fred A. Cover Story Dec 1, 2002 2887
Keep accounts receivable fresh by imposing controls. (NW Journal). Wood, Jeffrey Brief Article Oct 21, 2002 303
Five tips to steer clear of the courthouse: how CPAs help companies reduce litigation through risk management. Sweeney, Paul Jul 1, 2002 2573
Depreciation detailed: more highlights from the 2002 Tax Act. (Federal Tax). Josephs, Stuart R. Jun 1, 2002 1363
Cash method available for more small businesses. (IRS News). Josephs, Stuart R. Brief Article Mar 1, 2002 154
Rethinking accounting: Traditional accounting, designed for an industrial economy of tangible assets, is under increasing pressure to modernize and reflect the value of the New Economy's intangible assets. (Cover Story). Mar 1, 2002 4660
Decision Support Systems: Using technology for successful management. (Information Technology). Cross, Mark Dec 1, 2001 1633
SBC Enhances ABC. Crance, Joseph; Castellano, Joseph; Roehm, Harper A. Nov 1, 2001 3150
Detection of fraudulent financial reporting. Schneider, Arnold Sep 1, 2001 364
BUSINESS CONSULTANTS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. Brief Article Aug 1, 2001 123
Then and Now: 65 Years of the Blue Book. Gauthier, Stephen J. Jun 1, 2001 2306
Pounds of flesh. Reed, Alec May 1, 2001 857
Hedging your bets. Allen, David Column May 1, 2001 964
Flowcharting made simple. Lehman, Mark W. Oct 1, 2000 2504
Editor's letter. Brief Article Sep 1, 2000 459
It is cheaper for companies to raise finance by issuing bonds than by borrowing or issuing new equity according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (A Good Moment to Restructure the Balance Sheet). Brief Article Sep 1, 2000 116
Graphs, An Underused Information Presentation Technique. McNelis, L. Kevin Jun 1, 2000 1456
The CPA Profession: Responding to a Changing Environment. Sauser, Lane D. Mar 22, 2000 2706
A November Effect? Revisiting the Tax-Loss-Selling Hypothesis. Bhabra, Harjeet S.; Dhillon, Upinder S.; Ramirez, Gabriel G. Statistical Data Included Dec 22, 1999 8321
The Information Content of Dividend and Capital Structure Policies. Koch, Paul D.; Shenoy, Catherine Statistical Data Included Dec 22, 1999 13994
At Your Service. Nov 1, 1999 526
Retirement Plans: The Best Tax Deduction. YABUKI, CRAIG Oct 25, 1999 1077
Irreconcilable Differences. Thompson, Courtenay Aug 1, 1999 1638
Member criteria for audit committees. Mar 22, 1999 1514
BUSINESSES MUST HEED FINANCIAL NUMBERS. Brief Article Jan 1, 1999 555
Asset protection trusts: evaluating new opportunities under 1997 legislation. Switzer, Ralph; Vega, Sharla; Loh, Sean Von Nov 1, 1998 3223
Understanding the QAR evaluation. Parker, George Sep 1, 1998 702
Property tax: a CPA's perspective. Schaefer, Frank Sep 1, 1997 2604
Writing skills of new accounting hires: the message is mixed. Porter, Jeffrey A. Aug 1, 1997 2517
Writing in plain English. Danziger, Elizabeth Jul 1, 1997 2091
Bringing the factory to the classroom. Mills, Sherry K. Jan 1, 1997 1603
Financial measurements undergo overhaul? Jun 14, 1996 483
Four steps to useful present values. Bahnson, Paul R. May 1, 1996 2762
Auditing timber assets. Straka, Thomas J. Jun 1, 1995 2977
Developing a request for proposal. Dec 1, 1994 503
Charting a profitable course in 1031 exchanges. Ayella, Albert J. Jun 1, 1994 2653
Long-term investments: stocks. Winicur, Barbara Feb 1, 1994 737
Joint ownership of property: two's company, but is three a crowd? Moy, Doug H. Jan 1, 1994 6309
New health benefits rule has big impact on businesses and workers. Hayes, Rick Stephan; Baker, C. Richard Sep 22, 1993 3332
The case of the discredited damage study. Livingstone, John Leslie Jun 1, 1993 2294
Accounting changes. Wincur, Barbara Mar 1, 1993 1212
Alternative LIFO method for car dealers. Lynch, Michael; Witner, Larry Mar 1, 1993 1089
Accounting for small businesses. Bergsman, Steve Nov 1, 1992 1797
The Internal Revenue Service's increasing power with the clear reflection of income standard. Englebrecht, Ted D. Nov 1, 1992 5894
Measuring the efficiency of a payment system in dollars and customer service. Busbice, Susan Aug 1, 1992 2291
Goodwill accounting: time for an overhaul. Davis, Michael Jun 1, 1992 2465
The role of confirmations as audit evidence. Caster, Paul Feb 1, 1992 2042
Developing ratios for effective cash flow statement analysis. Mills, John R. Nov 1, 1991 2895
Accounting for the sale of receivables under EITF Issue NO. 88-11. Lewis, Christopher E. Jun 1, 1991 2350
Capital investments. Schwartz, Marlyn A. column May 1, 1991 872
A better way to check a company's financial health. Brooks, Gary May 1, 1991 1439
Use of U.S. GAAP to calculate the earnings and profits of foreign corporations. Goldberg, Fred T., Jr. Mar 1, 1991 3132
Comments on proposed foreign recordkeeping regulations under Section 6038A. Rossi, Raymond G. Mar 1, 1991 5540
Year end accounting. Schwartz, Marlyn A. Jan 1, 1991 999
Accounting for companies in Chapter 11 reorganization. Rosenfield, Paul Jan 1, 1991 2543
Preparing and presenting statements of cash flows. Minyard, Donald H. Jan 1, 1991 1645
A return to basics. Tocco, Anthony L.; Vierling, Christina L. column Dec 1, 1990 1589
Using a durable power of attorney. Shagin, Scott Oct 1, 1990 983
Finding a financial yardstick. Elmer, Peter J.; Siegel, Eileen Sep 1, 1990 3974
Accounting for extended warranty contracts. Aug 1, 1990 1052
Practice Bulletin no. 7 criteria for determining whether collateral for a loan has been in-substance foreclosed. Whitehurst, C. Harril, Jr. Jun 1, 1990 1580
How do you measure damages? Lost income or lost cash flow? The choice of method can make a big difference in the final amount. Wagner, Michael J. Feb 1, 1990 2149

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