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INCPAS Connection - The Link to Your Professional Home
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Vol. 4. Issue 6. March 19, 2009
Professional News
  FASB Gives Testimony on Mark-to-Market Accounting
Chair Robert H. Herz testified before the U.S. House of Representatives to address misconceptions surrounding fair value accounting.

This Tax Season's Different Than the Last
According to a recent survey, this year's tax season is running more smoothly than the last, but is characterized by economic challenges.

Get Ready for the FAOB
A proposed law threatens to oust the SEC as the sole accounting oversight body, and aims to widen the oversight group to include a five-member board, the FAOB.

Indiana Companies to Watch
An awards program that celebrates second-stage entrepreneurs in Indiana is seeking nominations. Entries must be submitted by March 27.

NASBA Now Pre-Evaluating Transcripts
A pre-evaluation can help candidates detect deficiencies prior to submitting an Indiana First-time Application for the Uniform CPA Examination.
Keeping Up
New! International Financial Reporting Standards
FASB has concerns with the SEC's IFRS roadmap.

New! The Ph.D. Shortage
Get a first-hand account of what it's like to go back to school in the doctoral track.

Society News
Do You Make a Difference in the CPA Profession?
Consider joining the INCPAS Leadership Cabinet or Emerging Leaders Alliance to work with the Society staff and board of directors to provide input on programs and professional issues. The groups support and promote initiatives that help the Society achieve its mission. Applications are available online and are due June 30. For more information, contact Sherrill Rude at (317) 726-5016.

Looking to Build Your Leadership Skills?
INCPAS will select and sponsor one member to attend the AICPA inaugural Leadership Academy held July 7-9 at the Westin O'Hare near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Candidates should be CPAs between the ages of 25-35 with a minimum of three years work experience, and who are leaders with the potential to make a difference within an organization, the community and the profession. All applications and due April 1.
Information Technology
Why Businesses Need Voice Over IP Phone Systems
TMCnet.com (CT) (03/09/09); Viscusi, Stephania

Voice over Internet Protocol can provide numerous benefits to a business aside from savings on monthly long distance phone bills.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.
2009 Legislative Session

The Society supports efforts to mandate financial responsibility education in schools. Who wouldn't support teaching financial literacy to Hoosier students while the country is in a deep recession? That is the question that will be answered during this session by legislators considering SB 126, requiring financial literacy education in K-12, and HB 1581, which requires financial literacy education in grades 9-12.

Bills We're Closely Monitoring:
SB 452 Local Government Reform

SB 528 School Scholarship Tax Credit Program

 2009 Legislative Links
Important Happenings
  Legislative Calendar
    View a list of important 2009 session dates.
Standing Committees
  House and Senate Standing Committees
    Review standing committees of the Indiana House and Senate.
Know Your Legislators
  Who Is Your Legislator?
    Find your legislator with this online search tool. Communicate with your legislator.
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
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Career Opportunities
Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Process Controls/SAS 70 Analyst — Midwest ISO seeks a process controls/SAS 70 analyst to assist external auditors with SAS 70 Type II reviews and analyze internal controls among other duties. CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred.