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Vol. 3. Issue 6. March 20, 2008
Professional News

  Eligible and Don't Know It — How to Help
The IRS needs your help with economic stimulus payments. Certain retirees, disabled vets and low-wage workers who normally don’t file a tax return must file to receive the payment.

Will This Increase Investor Protection?
The U.S. Treasury's Advisory Committee on the Auditing Profession released preliminary recommendations to enhance and sustain the auditing profession — are they on track?

Women in Finance See No Progress
The perception that women in finance are not being paid as well as men seems to still hold true, according to a recent survey. Is gender still holding women back?

Getting and Keeping Gen Y Employees
One thing is for sure — your next generation of recruits is different. Find out how you can keep and retain tomorrow's workforce.

A Necessary Ingredient to Happy Work Life?
Technology allows CPAs to stay connected — wherever they are. The ability to work from any location helps maintain a successful career and happy home life too.



Keeping Up


New! Financial Literacy
More than half of 30- to 64-year-olds are worried they will outlive their money after they retire.



Society News


INCPAS to Offer New Online Community
INCPAS will launch its new web site soon along with its new online community. A great new feature, the Member Community will allow you to communicate with your peers 24/7 on a variety of professional and general topics.

A Solution to Your Marketing Problems
Consider sponsoring an INCPAS conference or event this year. It's a smart investment. Meet CPAs working in all areas of practice while promoting your organization's message, products and services in a timely, effective manner.

A Night You Don't Want to Miss
Mark your calendars now for CPA Celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom Friday, Oct. 17. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of 1960s British Invasion while we celebrate the profession in Indiana.




Information Technology


Smart Tips for New Technologies
Small Business Computing (03/11/08); Simonds, Lauren

Acronis Software has a few suggestions to help small companies begin thinking about the most efficient way to handle new technologies, and how to shield their data.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.



Legislative Advocacy Alert


INCPAS 2008 Legislation Wrap-Up

INCPAS found a last-minute home for amendments to the IDR's mandatory e-filing rule in HB 1125. These amendments allow for taxpayers to opt-out of e-filing and delay noncompliance penalties until Dec. 31, 2010.

SB 302 passed and will change the composition of the Indiana Board of Accountancy. The PA member will be replaced by a CPA.




CPE Opportunities


Upcoming CPE in Indy and Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
April 21 Chief Financial Officer: Executive Level Skills for Financial Managers
April 22 Change Management: Making Improvement Happen
April 22 Corporate Ethics III: Resolving Ethical Conflict
Fort Wayne
April 28 Effective Financial Management: Competencies and Concepts as Your Business Matures
April 29 Quick Close Workshop: Could You, Should You, Close in One Day?
April 29 Skillful Negotiations: Getting the Most from Your Banker, Customers and Vendors

Executive Education
April 23 How to Measure Financial Success
May 8 The How To of Mergers and Acquisitions
May 13 Strategic Risk Management: Creating and Protecting Corporate Value




Career Opportunities


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

Associate Internal Auditor – Herff Jones, Inc. is seeking an associate internal auditor to assist in the performance of audits, prepare reports, coordinate reviews of monthly safety committee documentation for compliance with corporate policies and guidelines, and assist the independent accountants with audits of the company. Candidates should have one to three years experience and a bachelor's in accounting or finance. CPAs and CPA candidates preferred.