California CPA September 2009

The Art of Feedback
Most managers do not give effective feedback to those they supervise. Learn how to provide feedback that is constructive and results in changes that benefit you and your employees.
BY Alan Ovson

FAS 168: Moving on Up
With the issuance of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, FAS 168 replaced FAS 162. Learn what that means and how to comply.
By Michael McPartlan, CPA

Estate Planning: Taxing Trusts
A particular trust’s California tax responsibilities can be a moving target. This article can help you advise your clients, and unearth associated tax benefits.
By Wendy Abkin, Esq.

Breaking Up & Estate Planning
Retirement benefits are some of the largest assets a divorcing couple must divide. Here’s some guidance to help you save your clients from being highly taxed.
By Mary Kay Foss, CPA

CA Tax: Property Tax Queries
Plus: FTB collections, penalties and 1031 exchanges.
By Leonard W. Williams, CPA

Capitol Beat: Tax Law Changing?
New commission exploring ways to stabilize state economy, including possibly overhauling tax system.
By Bruce C. Allen & Jeannie Tindel

Beyond Auditing
Expanding the conventional role in tough times.
By Herbert Witt, CPA

Final Entry: Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA
A recent CalCPA Leadership Institute grad talks about being a leader and what she learned in the program.