California CPA Magazine: September 2008

I Want Half

As a CPA, you should expect one or more divorces among  your clients in any given year—andit won't be smooth sailing. Here are tips on how you—and your clients—can get through it all.
Donald A. Glenn, CPA

How  to Hold on to the Talent

Staff development programs are "the new black" in staff retention. Learn what some CalCPA members have found works best and how to follow suit.
Ed Eddeo

Certified Sleuths

The AICPA has Ok'd its fourth specialty credential: Certified in Financial Forensics. So, just what do "CSI: Accountants" do?
Greg Regan, CPA and Marie Ebersbacher, CPA

Capitol Beat: Changes Coming

The CBA is busily crafting legislative and regulatory language to implement mandatory peer review. Changes in ethics and experience requirements, may follow.
Bruce Allen

New Quality Control Standards

SQCS No. 7: A firm’s system of quality control
Marcia J. Hein, CPA

Many Layers of Laptop Security

Laptop security requires multiple strategies.
Suzanne M. Holl, CPA

California Tax: Unlicensed Contractors?

TaxTalk highlights and other issues.
Len Williams, CPA

Estate Planning: Retiring Baby Boomers

Are aging baby boomers ready for retirement?
Michael Wegge, CFP and Michael B. Allmon, CPA

The Super Volunteer

Volunteer Bruce Kajiwara, CPA is a leading force in CalCPA Institute’s financial literacy initiative. Where does he get his super strength?