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INCPAS Connection - The Link to Your Professional Home
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Vol. 3. Issue 12. June 12, 2008
Professional News
  Best Places to Work in Indiana Revealed
The "Best Places to Work in Indiana" were revealed by the Indiana Chamber recently. Broken down by size, the lists include businesses employing CPAs as well as several CPA firms.

AICPA Adopts New Ethics Rules
New AICPA ethics requirements stress the importance of practitioners' responsibility to comply with regulators standards. The new standards are effective as of July 31.

PCAOB-Registered Firms Face New Reporting Rules
Firms registered with the PCAOB face new rules for annual and special reporting of information and events. All reports will be available to the public through pcaobus.org.

Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control Systems
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission is seeking comments on guidance designed to help organizations monitor the quality of internal control systems.

The FASB Seeks Your Opinion
Several exposure drafts have been released by the FASB and are seeking public comment. Full text of each exposure draft is available at fasb.org.
Keeping Up
New! International Financial Reporting Standards
The FASB and IASB published consultative documents that seek public comment on two of the eight phases of a joint project to provide a sound foundation for developing future accounting standards.

New! State Mobility
Will interstate mobility really affect you?
Society News
Are You in Need of Professional Advice?
The Society's CPA to CPA Consultation Program is a peer-to-peer network that offers INCPAS members a free and easy way to receive advice or counsel in several areas. Enroll today to become a consultant.

Take Advantage of the National Map Survey
Build a more profitable and rewarding practice — participate in the 2008 PCPS/TSCPA National MAP Survey, a FREE survey with a history of providing practitioners in public accounting with valuable data.

An Easy Way to Save on Your 2008 CPE
We're offering you a convenient way to save on quality CPE. Enroll in the INCPAS Value Plus program by Aug. 29 and save 25% off of 40 hours of high-quality CPE.
Member Dues

The 2007-08 membership period ends June 30. That's only 18 days away! Have you renewed? If not, return your statement in the envelope provided, fax it to (317) 726-5005, or call the Society at (317) 726-5000.

Lead It!

Applications are now being accepted for INCPAS Leadership Cabinet and Emerging Leaders Alliance. If you want to be involved in a volunteer group where you can make an impact, enhance your career and give something back to your profession, fill out an online application. Applications are due June 30.

Information Technology
10 Ways to Increase Productivity Using a Results-Only Work Environment Mindset
TechRepublic (06/02/08); Ressler, Cali; Thompson, Jody

Businesses can increase the productivity of their employees by changing their corporate cultures into Results-Only Work Environments.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.
 

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Join us July 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the INCPAS Prof. Dev. & Conf. Ctr. for this unique opportunity.
2008 Conferences & Events
Discover effective strategies for success in the ever-evolving environment you work in at the
2008 INCPAS CPAs in Business & Industry Conference. Tailored to professionals in Indiana, sessions explore new standards, today's economic environment and how to hire the right team.
Date: June 25
Location: Ritz Charles, Carmel
Time: Registration: 7:30 a.m. EDT
Conference: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT
Fee: Member $200
Nonmember $350
Bring a Colleague $109
Sponsor: Hylant Group — Gold
Upcoming Conferences and Events
July 28 INCPAS Night at Victory Field
Aug. 4 A Golfer's Dream Day
Aug. 20 Fraud Conference
Aug. 27 IRS Tax Symposium
2008 Professional Issues Updates
A free 4-hour program designed to put you in touch with the latest news and information affecting CPAs.
Aug. 19 Kye's Jeffersonville
Aug. 20 Hillcrest Country Club Batesville
Aug. 28 Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Aug. 29 Kokomo Country Club Kokomo
Sept. 3 Holiday Inn Terre Haute
Sept. 4 The Centre Evansville
Sept. 9 INCPAS Prof. Dev. & Conf. Center Indianapolis
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. 26 INCPAS Prof. Dev. & Conf. Center Indianapolis
Sept. 30 Adam's Mark Indianapolis
CPE Opportunities
Indianapolis
June 20
 Barking Up a Dead Horse?
June 26 Barking Up a Dead Horse?
June 26 FIN 46R Variable Interest Entity Consolidation Rules: Not Just a Big Company Issue!
June 27 Succession Planning for the Future of Your Firm
Executive Education
July 30 Internal Controls in Today's Business Environment
Aug. 21 Developing and Executing Strategies for Growth and Profitability

INCPAS and ACPEN have teamed up to offer interactive events combining technology and convenience to deliver high-quality, engaging CPE. Check out upcoming webcast offerings.

Career Opportunities
Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Tax Multi-State Senior Consultant – Deloitte is seeking a tax multi-state senior consultant to oversee research projects in diverse industries, and research and analyze tax issues and implications of financing techniques. Candidates should have two or more years experience, excellent communications skills and a degree in accounting, finance or other business related field. CPA preferred.