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INCPAS Connection - The Link to Your Professional Home
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Vol. 4. Issue 5. March 5, 2009
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.

New CPA Exam Resources Available
The newest edition of The Uniform CPA Examination Alert is available now. This issue features an in-depth look at new content and skill specification outlines.

Second-Quarter Hiring Plans Revealed in New Survey
A majority of companies do not expect changes in CPA and finance staff levels during the second quarter, according to a survey conducted by Robert Half.

ASB Issues New Guidance and Standards
In an attempt to clarify and increase usability of U.S. GAAP, the Auditing Standards Board issued a second auditing standard that is expected to be effective beginning Dec. 15, 2010.

Building Morale in a Dismal Economy
Nearly 70 percent of CFOs revealed they are implementing new strategies to motivate their teams, according to a recent survey. Find out what they are trying and what could work for you.
Keeping Up
New! International Financial Reporting Standards
Some public companies are considering the switch to IFRS.

New! XBRL and Enhanced Business Reporting
A new open source tool based on XBRL technology is now available online.

New! Fair Value
New amendments improving requirements were released by the IASB.
Society News

Winter Magazine Now Available
The hot topics edition of the Society's magazine, CPA IN Perspective, is available online. This issue features in-depth articles on global business, accounting education and CPA candidates.

 

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.

 
Information Technology
Ten Must-Have Apps for Your Blackberry
Washington Post (02/22/09); Cassavoy, Liane

Recent efforts to improve smart phones have produced a more diverse selection of third-party productivity apps.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.
 
  2009 Conferences & Events  
 
 
 

The 2009 Solutions Summit: It's All About People is a new, unique event dedicated to helping you find remedies to all your people issues. If you work with people, work for people, oversee a team or are part of a team, this conference is for you. Join us May 8 — we'll give you actionable advice on generational differences, ethnic diversity, succession planning, work/life balance, future partnership alternatives and much more. Save $130 — register by March 19.

 Upcoming Conferences and Events
 March 20 Controllers Conference
 May 8 Educators Conference sponsored by Becker CPA Review
 May 18 ASWA 2009 CPE Seminar
  
 
 
  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
May 18 Comparison to GAAP and First Year Adoption
May 18 Overview of IFRS
Executive Education
May 1 Using Financial Statements to Drive Better Business Decisions: Creating Value for Your Company
May 15 Developing & Executing Strategies for Growth and Profitability: The Return Driven Strategy
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!
March 11 Adobe Acrobat Forms — Level 1
March 11 QuickBooks Series: Creating Revenue Opportunities Using QuickBooks Advanced Reporting Tools
March 12 XBRL Level 1 — The Next Evolution in Financial Reporting
Highlighted ACPEN Offerings
March 6 and 23 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
Highlighted CPE Link Offerings
March 11 Effective Retirement Plan Strategies — Part 2
March 18 Using QuickBooks to Manage Your Office
March 24 Helping Clients in Financial Distress
  
 
 
  Career Opportunities  
 
  Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Adjunct Professor — Indiana Tech seeks qualified part-time instructors to teach accounting courses at Warsaw, Mishawaka and Elkhart campuses for the 2009-10 academic year. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting and a current CPA license.