Last Quarter Economic Rally in 2009?
In a recent survey, small to mid-sized CPA firms predict signs of recovery to show in the fourth quarter. Accounts receivable and revenue reduction strains are issues confronting firms.

Taxpayer Advocate Pitches Priorities to Congress
The top issues identified this fiscal year include improved tax payer services, oversight on preparers and a better tax credit system.

FASB Lobbies to Assert Independence
The FASB continues to fight for private-sector independence in Washington and make its presence known against opposing lawmakers and business interests.

Are You Hiring? CPA Leaders Discuss
Public practice leaders assess hiring expectations and waves of new business coming in the CPA profession. Find out what traits they are looking for when considering a new hire.

Computerized Exam Achieves One Million
The computerized CPA Exam, which has helped advance the profession as an attractive career choice, recently reached one million administrations since its adoption in 2004.

New! Codification
FASB Codification is announced as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP on July 1.

New! International Financial Reporting Standards
U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies are well-versed in IFRS as U.S. public companies wait on an SEC strategy.

New! XBRL
XBRL filers and users experience technical issues stemming from the new FASB codification of accounting standards.

INCPAS is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as booth hosts at Indiana Black Expo's 39th annual Summer Celebration on July 17-18 in Indianapolis. Volunteers will encourage attendees to establish budgets as well as promote the value of the CPA designation and CPA services. If you are interested, contact Ali Paul at (317) 726-5025.

Volunteers are needed during the following times:
Friday, July 17: 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, July 18: 1-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.

Do you live in the Fort Wayne-area and want to teach Hoosiers about living financially fit lives? Join INCPAS at the Three Rivers Festival Children's Fest on July 17. Volunteers are needed to help distribute financial literacy information and assist children with the beanbag toss game. Contact Ali Paul at (317) 726-5025.

Volunteers are needed during the following times:
Friday, July 17: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

The Damien Center is looking for one or more CPA board members to serve on its board of directors as treasurer. Like many non-profits at this time, the Damien Center is undergoing significant financial stress and would benefit from individuals with strong financial management skills. CPAs with experience and/or familiarity with non-profit fund accounting and reporting preferred. Contact Jon Laramore at (317) 237-8248. For more CPAs Lead the Way opportunities, visit our board opportunities page.

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Staff Accountant — Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is seeking a CPA or CMA with a bachelor's degree in accounting to provide accounting support to the Institute, prepare monthly reconciliations and a variety of regular reports and provide backup for accounts payable processing.