No. 2009, August 2009
Index
- AICPA analysis of comment letters to SEC on IFRS roadmap shows issues with proposal.
- AICPA annual report for 2008-2009 published.
- AICPA calls for permanent, independent funding source for IASB.
- AICPA celebrates 40 years of minority initiatives; publishes eBook on efforts and accomplishments.
- AICPA Chairman tells Institute of Chartered Accountants of India that core values, international focus and diversity are keys to success.
- AICPA continues efforts to improve diversity in accounting profession.
- AICPA introduces its new "Start Here, Go Places." web site.
- AICPA issues TPAs on credit unions' financial reporting.
- AICPA launches economic crisis resource center to help CPAs navigate financial challenges.
- AICPA launches leadership academy to develop profession's future leaders.
- AICPA launching new, free, opt-in newsletters in January: financial planning digest, forensic & valuation reporter.
- AICPA minority initiatives committee celebrates 40th anniversary.
- AICPA named Green Plus Mover by Institute for Sustainable Development.
- AICPA names recipients of 2009 Outstanding CPA in Government Award.
- AICPA publishes overhauled Audit and Accounting Guide, Airlines.
- AICPA speaks out on proposed tax rules.
- AICPA sponsors Greatest Potential Impact on Practice Award.
- AICPA submits report on Civil Tax Penalties Reform.
- AICPA supports Global Accounting Alliance's clarity initiative.
- AICPA updates its IFRS backgrounder to incorporate major 2008 developments.
- AICPA volunteers needed to develop questions on IFRS for CPA examination.
- AICPA volunteers needed to review questions on IFRS for CPA examination.
- AICPA volunteers needed--applications accepted until May 15.
- AICPA volunteers needed--applications accepted until May 15.
- AICPA white paper explains practitioner's role in Internal Control Services.
- AICPA, CAQ comment on SEC's proposed amendments to custody rule for investment advisers.
- AICPA, CPA2Biz and Intacct form alliance to benefit millions of small businesses.
- AICPA, IASC foundation jointly present conference on IFRS--the U.S. Perspective.
- AICPA, state societies urge CPA exemption from Federal Trade Commission "Red Flags" rule.
- Annual AICPA Disciplinary report released.
- Annual AICPA/Harris interactive survey results released.
- ASB issues second clarified auditing standard, new attestation interpretation.
- Attend 2010 World Congress of Accountants in Malaysia, themed "Sustaining Value Creation".
- Attention broker-dealers and their Auditors: SIPC assessment changes.
- Audit Committee resources developed on ARRA of 2009, IFRS readiness.
- Auditing standard on Interim Financial Information available; applicability of SSARSs revised.
- Auditing standards board issues additional exposure draft resulting from clarity project.
- Auditing Standards Board issues additional exposure drafts resulting from clarity project.
- Auditing Standards Board issues additional exposure drafts under clarity project.
- Auditors of non-public broker-dealers are required to register with PCAOB.
- Ben Neuhausen receives AICPA Special Recognition Award.
- Biggest changes in SSARSs since 1978 proposed to better serve small businesses, their CPAs and financial statement users.
- Call for submission of book proposals and manuscripts.
- Center for Audit Quality issues Practice Aid on Testing Journal Entries.
- Center for Audit Quality offers free IFRS Guide.
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- Client retention concerns rank high in PCPS survey.
- Comments due May 15 on proposed statements on standards for tax services.
- Comments due Nov. 6 on independence omnibus exposure draft.
- Common questions answered on individual and business tax provisions of economic-stimulus package.
- Congressional hearing on fair value prompts additional guidance on mark-to-market accounting.
- Continue receiving valuable AICPA member benefits--renew today.
- COSO Releases Guidance on Monitoring Internal Control.
- CPA Letter Daily successfully addressing members' information needs.
- CPA mobility sweeps nation with 45 states enacting legislation.
- CPAs continue to prepare for IFRS as SEC reviews "roadmap".
- Exposure draft issued on consideration of fraud in a Financial Statement Audit.
- Exposure drafts of proposed auditing standards available.
- Exposure drafts of proposed auditing standards available.
- Farewell to CPA Letter as New stage in AICPA news delivery begins.
- FASB Accounting Standards Codification[TM] expected to officially launch on July 1, 2009.
- FASB approves Accounting Standards Codification[TM]; launched July 1.
- FASB codification now has information on related XBRL elements.
- FASB FSP issued to improve financial reporting for financial instruments.
- FASB issues new disclosure guidelines for subsequent events, statement on mergers and acquisitions.
- FASB's GAAP codification means big changes--it's time to get ready.
- FASB/IASB release views on revenue recognition.
- Federal trade commission delays red flags rule until June 1, 2010.
- Follow XBRL from birth to present; AICPA releases chronology.
- Free web seminar planned ahead of National Estate Planning Awareness Week next month.
- GASB issues statement 54 on fund balance reporting and governmental fund type definitions.
- Get a global perspective of accounting profession--read latest issue of global accounting alliance online journal.
- Give feedback on draft issues paper on valuation considerations for interests in alternative investments.
- Happenings at April AICPA board meeting.
- Henri Dekker earns AICPA Best Early Career Researcher Award.
- Highlights of AICPA spring Council meeting.
- Highlights of August AICPA Board of Directors' meeting.
- Highlights of Board of Directors' January meeting.
- Highlights of December AICPA Board of Directors' meeting.
- IAASB completes clarity project with release of final auditing standards.
- IASB clarifies the accounting treatment for embedded derivatives.
- IASB concludes 2007-2009 annual improvements.
- IASB releases for comment standard on income tax accounting.
- IASB releases IFRS for private entities.
- IASB, FASB to release joint proposal on revenue recognition.
- IASC Foundation publishes IFRS Taxonomy 2009 for public comment.
- IFRS case study: U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-owned companies.
- IFRS developments emerge from AICPA/IASC foundation conference.
- IFRS roadmap will be a priority for Securities and Exchange Commission this fall.
- Important interim guidance, final tax preparer penalty regulations issued.
- IOSCO endorses completed set of IAASB's clarified international standards on auditing.
- IRS releases budget proposal.
- Irvin F. Diamond receives AICPA's 2008 PFP Distinguished Service Award.
- Lifetime Contribution Award recipient announced.
- Marilu Cruz receives Beta Alpha Psi's Medal of Inspiration Award.