California CPA magazine: March/April 2008
A New ViewIn any office you visit, you’ll find conflict and difficult people. These tips for dealing with both require understanding our own reactions and developing effective coping strategies.
Alan OvsonBuying, Selling a Practice?Are either ideas being considered by your firm? If so, our members share some of their experiences and best practices to help guide you successfully through either process.
Joseph C. Kovar, CPA & Brenda Calkins, CPAWe Got You CoveredDirectors and officers insurance might not be one of your top concerns, but it could be if that audit goes wrong. Here are some pointers from a few experienced brokers.
David W. Tate, CPA, Esq. A Closer LookAnalysis: 2007 Tax Preparer Penalty Statutory Revisions.
Kip Dellinger Jr., CPAFed Tax: AMT ReliefNew legislative, administration and judicial developments.
Stuart R. Josephs, CPAGetting in AlignmentAn overview of how GASB 50 reconciles pension disclosures for government entities from a California perspective.
Linda McCrone, CPACapitol Beat: Licensing UpdateCBA considers attest hour requirement.
Bruce C. Allen
Final Entry: CPAs on FilmHollywood often finds room for CPAs in its films. With the Oscars around the corner, former CalCPA East Bay Chapter President Hank Levy, CPA, set out to find who has played “the most trusted adviser” on the silver screen.
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