Self-assessment exam Catalyst--November/December 2003.

The self-assessment exam is provided as a convenient method for CPAs to earn CPE credit by reading Catalyst: The Leading Edge of Ohio Business. The exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions covering information included in articles and columns in this issue of Catalyst Those who complete the exam and return the answer sheet to The Ohio Society for grading, and earn a grade of 75 percent or better, will receive two (2) hours of CPE credit. Permission to provide CPE credit has been granted by the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

The costs for the self-assessment exam are as fellows:

ONLINE PRINT MEMBERS $25 $30 NON-MEMBERS $35 $40 The grading process is handled in a confidential manner. Respondents will be notified by e-mail of their exam results.

Print Instructions

1. Detach the exam insert from Catalyst and tear along the center perforation.

2. Take the exam as an open-book test, recording your answers on the answer sheet by filling in the appropriate circle (pen or pencil is fine).

3. Then, write your name, SSN and phone number on the lines directly below. Please prim clearly.

4. Please include payment with the exam: $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Make checks payable to: The Ohio Society of CPAs.

5. Mail this page, along with your payment, in an envelope to:

   The Ohio Society of CPAs

   Catalyst Exam

   P.O. Box 1810

   Dublin, OH 43017-7810

   Online Instructions

1. Go to www.ohioscpa.com.

2. Click on the "CPE" tab; then click on "CPE Options."

3. Click on the link for "Self-Study Options," and then "Self-Assessment Exams." This will provide links to all the active exams.

4. Complete the exam and click "Submit" when you are finished.

5. Print the confirmation for your records.

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   Self Assessment Exam Results

   The Ohio Society sends test results via e-mail. Please provide a current e-mail address in the space provided. Respondents who passed with a grade of 75 percent or better qualify for two hours of CPE credit in specialized knowledge, as approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio.

   Catalyst Reader Critique

   Is the layout of Catalyst

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      How useful is the information presented in Catalyst.

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      How pertinent to your professional responsibilities is the information presented in Catalyst?

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      How timely is the information presented in Catalyst?

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      How would you rate the depth of the articles?

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      How would you rate the length of the articles in Catalyst?

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      Which article or department column did you find most useful in this issue?

      (Please circle all that apply.)

   1. CPAs--Survival of a Profession

   2. Is it Time for Change in Peer Review?

   3. Case Study: Ethical Considerations When Auditing a Small Business

   4. Important Considerations in Documentation and Record Retention

   5. Bringing the CPA Vision to Life with the Business Activity Model (BAM)

   6. Weighing the Benefits: Fewer Companies Are Going Public Post Sarbanes-Oxley. Why?

   7. Not-for-Profit Endowments in a Down Market

   8. Shouldering the Workload: Tips for Taking the Strain out of the Busy Season

   9. The CPA Firm Growth Challenge

   10. The New Standard of Giving: Charities Are New Subjected to Updated Regulations

   11. Limited Government or Limited Governance: The Hidden Costs of Legislative Term Limits

       If you found any article or department column not useful at all, please circle all that apply.

   1. CPAs: Survival of a Profession

   2. Is it Time for Change in Peer Review?

   3. Case Study: Ethical Considerations When Auditing a Small Business

   4. Important Considerations in Documentation and Record Retention

   5. Bringing the CPA Vision to Life with the Business Activity Model (BAM)

   6. Weighing the Benefits: Fewer Companies Are Going Public Post Serbanes-Oxley. Why?

   7. Not-for-Profit Endowments in a Down Market

   8. Shouldering the Workload: Tips for Taking the Strain out of the Busy Season

   9. The CPA Firm Growth Challenge

   10. The New Standard of Giving: Charities Are Now Subjected to Updated...