August 2003 issue

California CPA August 2003

Renew Your Pledge
CPAs can respond to turmoil with a renewed commitment to ethical standards.
Curt Eakin, CPA

California Dreamin'
CalCPA Chair Steve Wimmers shares his vision for rebuilding the public's trust.
Steven H. Wimmers, CPA

Steve Wimmers: An Activit for His Community, Profession
Learn what compels new CalCPA Chair Steve Wimmers to advocate on behalf of the profession and his community.
Jane Girard

Measure What Matters
Want to know how successful your firm is? Take the customer's point of view.
Daniel D. Morris, CPA and Ronald J. Baker, CPA

New IRA Trust Rulings
IRS makes it harder to use "separate share" trusts and get a :stretch" out of IRS benefits.
Mary Kay Foss, CPA

No Compromise
Taxpayers must bear the responsibility to make sure their OIC is as complete as possible.
Joseph A. Broyles, Esq.

Government Relations: Here Comes E-filing
Ready or not, mandatory e-filing will soon begin.
Bruce C. Allen

Federal Tax: Recent Developments
Truck and van depreciation, automatic extensions and more from the federal tax front.
Stuart R. Josephs, CPA