California CPA September 2006

National Impact
As CalCPA's Litigation Sections celebrate a 10th anniversary, we look at the evolution of its services and resources, which have positioned section members as national leaders.
Susan P. Bleecker, CPA

Star Deductions
Celebrities can incur larger-than-life legal expenses–some of which are tax deductible. Learn how IRC Sec. 262 and case law shape what is considered a personal deduction.
Robert W. Wood, Esq.

Eschew Escheat
In the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley, closer scrutiny is being paid to the reporting of abandoned or unclaimed property, known as escheat, or the "hidden tax."
Noel E. Hall Jr., CPA and John Samore III, CPA

The Insider
Instituting a client retention policy and grooming future leaders will go a long way toward shoring up your firm's internal succession planning process.
Jonathan A. Karp, CPA, Esq.

Safety First
OSHA has high expectations for your business and penalties for noncompliance can be severe. What can California's employers do to make sure they're OSHA compliant?
Dionne Williams

Government Relations: CBA Interprets 54.1
The CBA has published FAQs related to Rule 54.1 regarding client confidentiality and the CPAs obligation to protect client information.
Bruce C. Allen

Thank You CPA-PAC Members [PDF]
Political action plays a crucial role in CalCPA's ongoing efforts to protect and enhance our profession. Thanks to the following members for their 2006 contributions

California Tax: FTB Focuses on OIC
An update on California's Offer in Compromise Program, plus information on sales taxes on food and software.
Len Williams, CPA

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

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