California CPA Magazine: November 2007

Leadership Wants You

Do you have what it takes to be a part of CalCPA leadership? CalCPA is accepting nominations and California CPA interviewed some leadership veterans to give you an idea of how being an officer and giving back to the profession benefits your society, your firm and, ultimately, you.

A CFO’s Legacy

Meet Frank O’Brien, who recently received the CFO Legacy Award from the OC/LB Chapter for his lifetime achievements during his CPA career.

The Challenge of Success

As accounting rules change, stock options as a form of compensation have become more complex. Learn how to perform equity compensation analysis and what factors to consider if you are a stock option holder.
Karen Goodfriend, CPA

The New 401(k)

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 granted statutory recognition to “hybrid” retirement plans, such as cash balance plans. This overview weighs the pros and cons of the new cash-balance kid on the retirement-plan block.
Dan Kravitz

Fast Tax Facts: A Guide for the Approaching Season [PDF]

Annual at-a-glance compilation of federal and state tax information.

California Taxation: LLCs and Small Biz

Highlights from CalCPA's TaxTalk Listserve
Leonard Williams, CPA

Government Relations: CBA Update

New Board member; Peer Review and Mobility top agenda.
Bruce Allen