California CPA November 2009


A Golden Landmark
As the Group Insurance Trust celebrates 50 years of service to CPAs, California CPA sat down with Susan Young, executive director, and Gale Case, board of trustees chair, to learn how GIT still provides solutions.

The New Code
Your comprehensive guide to the details of FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification and how to apply them.
By Stuart H. Harden, CPA and Matt Lombardi, CPA

Greening Your Bottom Line
Reward the environment—and your company’s bottom line—through various federal tax incentives for going green.
By CJ Aberin, CCSP and Jason Melillo, CPA

What Is Privileged?
AB 129 reinstates taxpayer privilege, but there are some common misconceptions regarding this legislation that CPAs need to be aware of.
By Kip Dellinger, CPA
 
Capitol Beat: Capitol Beat: 150 is Here
Inactive disclosure, mandatory peer review, taxpayer privilege and equivalency bills signed by governor.
By Bruce C. Allen & Jeannie Tindel

CA Tax: BOE Use Tax Issues
Use tax isn’t new, but the BOE's registration requirement is. Learn what it means.
By Leonard W. Williams, CPA

Fast Tax Facts [PDF]
Our annual at-a-glance compilation of federal and state tax information, including tax rate schedules, facts, figures and assorted data. Keep it within arm’s reach during busy season.

Lead, Don’t Follow
Put your leadership skills to the test for the betterment of CalCPA and the profession. CalCPA Nominations Committee is accepting nominations for 2010-11.

Final Entry: Fiscal Fitness
Meet Luke Sniewski, an ex-pro quarterback and certified personal trainer turned CPA, who trains clients to be both fiscally and physically fit.