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INCPAS Connection - The Link to Your Professional Home
CPA e-Perspective is the Society's biweekly newsletter. You receive this e-newsletter as a benefit of your INCPAS membership.
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Vol. 3. Issue 17. Aug. 21, 2008
Professional News
  Board of Accountancy Considers CPE Rule Changes
Proposed changes include defining "group program," "internet-based study" and "self study;" half-hours of credit; and increasing the number of ethics hours required, among others. It is likely that these rules will be in effect January 1, 2009.

A Rising Interest in Alternative Work Schedules
High gas prices are causing employers to consider alternative scheduling. Telecommuting and condensed work weeks may be effective in easing financial pressures felt by employees.

Instructions for Form 990 Released by IRS
The IRS is offering tools that make it easier to answer questions and facilitate uniform reporting on the new 990 form. The new form must be filed starting with tax year 2008.

New Education Program Leads to PFS Credential
The AICPA and Texas Tech University are partnering to offer an educational program that leads to the AICPA's Personal Financial Specialist credential. The program will launch in June 2009.

Hiring and Retention: A Lingering Problem
A shortage of accounting and finance professionals continues to affect employers around the world, according to the second annual Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor.
Keeping Up
New! Financial Literacy
If there's one thing you should talk to your teen about before he/she leaves for college, it's money.

New! International Financial Reporting Standards
To ensure pronouncements remain clear and relevant, the IAESB released amended versions of its International Education Standards (IESs) and related education pronouncements.
Society News
Help Shape Students' Futures
It's that time of year again — INCPAS is gearing up for several campus presentations. We are seeking INCPAS members to volunteer as presenters for the following times and locations:
  • Sept. 18 — Purdue University Calumet Accounting Club, 4:30 p.m. (preferably someone in industry)
  • Sept. 25 — University of Southern Indiana Beta Alpha Psi, 4:30 p.m.
Contact Ali Paul with questions or to volunteer.

Make Your Voice Heard in the General Assembly
Are you affected by mobility issues? Do you want a sales tax on services? Do clients want their returns filed online? You can make your voice heard — contribute to the Indiana CPA-PAC.

Looking for Meeting Space?
The Society is the place. Room rentals are discounted for INCPAS members and come equipped with state-of-the-art technology. To book a space, contact Christina Pristasch.

Web Site Offers Online Video
In an effort to keep you up-to-date, the Society has added video to its web site. Chair Mark Lanning, CPA, is currently featured.

Information Technology
How to Create a Successful Web Site For Nothing (or Almost Nothing)
Wall Street Journal (08/11/08) P. R1; Vara, Vauhini

A 2007 Jupiter Research LLC survey indicates that only just over a third of companies with fewer than 100 employees have web sites, but experts note that even small business owners with a little time and money easily can obtain a web presence.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.
2008 Conferences & Events
Make a Difference in Your Community
Sept. 26

Each year, CPA Day of Service gets better, and 2008 should be no exception! With flexible scheduling, firms and individuals will schedule their own volunteer activities by focusing on an activity that promotes them or their firms as professionals in their community. Register today to join hundreds of Indiana CPAs and accounting students as they perform community service.
Upcoming Conferences and Events
Sept. 4 Welcome to the Profession Luncheon, Evansville
Sept. 9 Welcome to the Profession Reception, Indianapolis
Sept. 21 Indianapolis Colts Outing
Sept. 23 A&A Conference
Oct. 17 CPA Celebration
CPE Opportunities
Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Disney Keys to Excellence is coming to Indianapolis! Use the INCPAS promotional code during registration and get $50 off.
Indianapolis
Sept. 17
 Advanced S Corporations: Special Topics
Sept. 19 Pension Overview for Accountants
Evansville 4-hour CPE Seminars
Oct. 6 The 2007 Revised Yellow Book for Financial Audits
Oct. 6 Annual Update for State and Local Governments and Not-for-Profits
Executive Education
Sept. 25 Designing & Implementing a Balanced Scorecard Framework
Oct. 9 Strategic Cost Analysis: Tools for Lowering Your Company's Costs
Looking for alternative delivery? INCPAS now offers interactive Online CPE!
Aug. 27 Compilation and Review Update
Sept. 17 Partnership Tax Update
2008 Professional Issues Updates
A free 4-hour program designed to put you in touch with the latest news and information affecting CPAs.
Aug. 28 Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Aug. 29 Kokomo Country Club Kokomo
Sept. 3 Holiday Inn Terre Haute
Sept. 4 The Centre Evansville
Sept. 11 Holiday Inn Select Lafayette
Sept. 12 Indiana University Bloomington
Sept. 18 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza Merrillville
Sept. 19 Horizon Convention Center Muncie
Sept. 23 Century Center South Bend
Sept. 24 Grand Wayne Center Fort Wayne
Sept. 30 Adam's Mark Indianapolis
Career Opportunities
Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Director of Accounting – United Companies is seeking a director of accounting responsible for supervising the preparation of financial reports, acts as a liaison between several departments, and manages and provides leadership. A CPA with 10 years broad-based accounting experience desired.