California CPA August 2006

OPEB Unveiled
Under GASB No. 45, governmental entities must start accruing post-employment benefits other than pensions, a big shift in governmental accounting. Are you prepared?
Richard Teaman, CPA and Michael Moreland, CPA

Be a Show Off
CPA firms are finding it tough to recruit qualified staff. Here are some strategies California firms employ to help attract the best and brightest.
Jerry Ascierto

DOL Update
The DOL has updated its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program, making voluntary compliance easier and less expensive by expanding the list of covered transactions.
Nick White, Esq., and Stephanie Bennett, Esq.

CAMICO at 20
As CAMICO celebrates its 20th anniversary, we reflect on its successes, from its humble–and urgent–beginnings to its position today as the nation's largest CPA-owned provider of professional liability insurance and loss control services.
John Dodsworth, CPA

Leaders All
CalCPA's Leadership Institute is a valuable resource for members interested in honing their leadership skills.
Amberly Rumrill

Corporate Tax: Partner Puzzle
The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 created IRC Sec. 470 to deal with perceived abuses from Sales-in Leased-out, or SILO, transactions. But practitioners may be surprised by Sec. 470's broad applicability.
George Paulsen, CPA

Federal Tax: TIPRA Highlights
A rundown of select provisions of the 2005 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act affecting individuals, businesses and corporations.
Stuart R. Josephs, CPA

Government Relations: Practice Privilege
An update on CalCPA-sponsored AB 1868, which makes substantial corrections to California's practice privilege statute.
Bruce C. Allen

2006 CalCPA Annual Report  [PDF]

News/Trends
Our news digest, filled with updates from the IRS, SEC and more.

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