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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. 4. Issue 4. Feb. 19, 2009
Professional News
  A Warning: New Scam Targets Indiana Businesses
Secretary of State Todd Rokita is urging Indiana business owners to ignore letters that claim to be soliciting fees of $125 or $150 for record keeping purposes.

New IFAC Sustainability Framework Introduced
The IFAC comprehensive Sustainability Framework aims to help CPAs and their organizations integrate sustainable ways of thinking and working in all business processes.

Need Guidance on Monitoring Internal Controls?
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission released its Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control Systems. You can download the introduction at no cost.

Four Principles to Help You Reach Your Full Potential
Are you on track to reach your full career potential? Discover which four performance areas you should focus on in order to turn that "job" into an extraordinary career.

What a Recession Can Teach You
There are seven common mistakes managers make during a recession, according to Robert Half. Learn how you can avoid these common pitfalls.
Keeping Up
New! International Financial Reporting Standards
The SEC delays roadmap to IFRS.
Society News
New Public Practice e-Newsletter Available
The newest edition of the Society's bimonthly newsletter created for members in public practice now is available.

Member Benefits Keep Getting Better ...
Secure Send: As part of our continuing partnership with LeapFILE in the SecureSend Program, we now offer the latest tool that will enable you to securely e-mail large files directly within MS Outlook. Find out more at incpasend.com.

Becker Exam Review: Passing the CPA Exam can increase your earning potential as well as give you more career choices in the CPA profession! As a benefit of being an INCPAS member, Becker is offering a $300 discount on their Becker CPA Review course. Please contact Debbie Copp for information at (317) 726-5008.
Information Technology
Prioritizing Data Protection and Endpoint Security
Processor.com (02/06/09) Vol. 31, No. 6,; Crump, George

When it comes to securing data protection and security, small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are better off breaking the tasks down into easy steps.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.
2009 Conferences & Events
 

Whether it's the ups and downs of the stock market, new international financial reporting standards on the horizon, or the shifting to "green" initiatives, all this change can be challenging to say the least. The Controllers Conference held March 20 will give you the tools you need to assess the ever-evolving landscape and chart a path for your company that avoids as many landmines as possible.

 Upcoming Conferences and Events
 May 8 Educators Conference sponsored by Becker CPA Review
 May 8 Solutions Summit: It's All About People
CPE Opportunities
Get ahead, take your CPE early!
April 27 Corporate Financial Management: Conquering the Controllership Challenge
April 28 Corporate Finance Tune-up: Putting the Right Skills in Your Analytical Toolbox
May 18 Employee Benefit Plans: Audit and Accounting Essentials
Looking for alternative delivery? INCPAS now offers interactive LIVE online CPE!
CPA Crossings offerings JUST ADDED! Check out these special tax season dates and times!
Feb. 21 Adobe Acrobat for Accountants — Level 1
Feb. 28 Adobe Acrobat for Accountants — Level 1
March 4 Adobe Acrobat for Accountants — Level 2
Highlighted CPE Link Offerings
Feb. 24 Conducting Tax Research with Increased Confidence
Feb. 25 What's New in QuickBooks 2009 for Accounting Professionals
Feb. 26 The CFO's Role in Banking and Financing
Career Opportunities
Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Tax Manager — Deloitte is seeking a tax manager that will be responsible for managing internal resources, working directly with clients to provide expatriate and foreign-national tax compliance and consulting services to its multi-national clients. Ideal candidates will have five or more years of general tax experience, prior supervisory experience and a CPA license.