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Vol. 3. Issue 9. May 1, 2008
Professional News

  PCAOB Adopts New Ethics and Independence Rules
In an effort to enhance communication between audit committees and registered firms regarding the firm's independence, the PCAOB has adopted Rule 3526.

Specific Areas of Practice Are Growing Significantly
CPAs in financial planning and investment advisory practices are enjoying significant revenue growth, according to a recent study conducted by the AICPA.

CPAs Finding a Friendlier Workplace
Employers are adopting leading-edge, employee-centered human resources strategies to give employees more work/life balance in hopes of hiring and retaining top talent.

What About the GAAP You Learned in School
Today's fifth-year accounting graduate students are skeptical about the prospects of replacing GAAP with international standards in the next five years.

Mutual Recognition Agreement Renewed
The AICPA and NASBA have renewed a trilateral mutual recognition agreement with professional accounting bodies in Canada and Mexico.



Keeping Up


New! Financial Literacy
Find out what the AICPA had to say to Congress regarding America's financial illiteracy.

New! XBRL and Enhanced Business Reporting
The SEC has delayed the date it will propose rules mandating the use of XBRL.



Society News


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 Kara Favors.

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.

Request your FREE Client Screening Checklist
Asking the right questions will help determine whether a prospective client is a good fit for your firm. CAMICO knows the right questions to ask. Take advantage of CAMICO’s specialized expertise and request a free Client Screening Checklist.




Information Technology


Efficient Email Use Enables User Productivity
Processor (04/18/08) Vol. 30, No. 16,; Dunn, Darrell

Businesses of all sizes can take several steps to help their employees be more productive when using e-mail.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.



2008 INCPAS Educators Conference


Educators, don't miss out on a one-of-a-kind opportunity — discover topics and skills you should be teaching your accounting students. Register for the 2008 INCPAS EDUCATORS CONFERENCE sponsored by Becker CPA Review today.

Location: INCPAS Prof. Dev. & Conf. Ctr., Indianapolis
Time: Registration: 8 a.m.
Conference: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CPE: 8 hours
Fee: Members $125
Nonmembers $175
Educators Member Section Members $105




Convenient CPE


2008 Spring Fever
We know scheduling time away from your office can be difficult. That's why the Society is offering Spring Fever May 21-22. Choose from 12 different three-and-a-half hour courses.





CPE Opportunities


Spring into May with these upcoming CPE courses.
May 12
Indianapolis		 Auditor's Risk Assessment Process: Tackling the New Risk Assessment SASs
May 14
South Bend		 Auditor's Risk Assessment Process: Tackling the New Risk Assessment SASs
Executive Education
May 8 The How To of Mergers and Acquisitions
May 13 Strategic Risk Management: Creating and Protecting Corporate Value