THE STURGE'S TOP 10 DRESS CODES FOR ACCOUNTANTS.

• Author: Sturgeon, William M.
• Position: Brief Article

1. Income tax returns are best prepared while wearing sneakers.

2. GAAP is best applied wearing country club casual.

3. GAAS can only be performed in a business suit. Any other attire constitutes an act discreditable to the profession.

4. PFP designees should wear expensive jewelry and drive fancy cars. Used Fords and Timex watches are not acceptable.

5. MAS work requires dress identical to the clients' preferences so as to create a symbiosis of identity.

6. Computer tech types may wear a pocket protector as an all-purpose tool in a leather pouch on the belt. The brief case is replaced by a tool case. PDAs must be prominently displayed. Use of a company logo coffee cup is optional unless you prefer styrofoam.

7. Hats only may be worn on the East Coast.

8. MII should wear their company logo polo shirts at...