California CPA January/February 2001
Taking the Plunge
The waters are murkier these days for internet startups. If your niche isn't right, funding may be next to impossible. consider these factors before plunging into work with startups.
Lloyd Chartrand, CPA
The H-1B Controversy
Some say H-1B visas remedy a high-tech worker shortagem while others say they merely keep high-tech coffers filled. What is the controversy all about?
Laurie Mason
Preserving Self-regulation
To serve the public interest, the accounting profession must preserve its self-regulation. By running to Congress when disagreements arise, the profession is shooting itself in the foot.
M. Zafar Iqbal, CPA
Palm Pilot vs. Pocket PC
PDAs are much more than e-phone books. Choose the handheld device that's right for you by weighing the strengths and weaknesses of the market leaders: Palm Pilot and Pocket PC.
David Cieslak, CPA
Misreporting on 990s is Poor Form for CPAs
Nonprofits are claiming on their Form 990s that they spend no money on fund raising. That's just not true and CPAs may be deeply complicit in the problem.
Gale L. Case, CPA
A Brand New Day
IRS restructuring, backlogs and changes ring in challenges to the new year.
Stuart R. Josephs, CPA
