CPAs disagree about whether the best accounting jobs are with public accounting firms or in corporate management capacities. Most students are recruited by public accounting entities right after colle
Roberts v. Commissioner, TC Summ. Op. 2011-127 (October 27, 2011)
Facts
Bobby Roberts returned home from the Vietnam War to become a vocational rehabilitation specialist. After completing graduate s
Achieving the goal of having your own public accounting practice offers a variety of rewards. You have independence to create a firm that operates according to your ideas. Plus, a solo accounting prac
Not every client of an accountant has as much money as baseball star Alex Rodriguez, but the situation A-Rod faces illustrates the multiple considerations a CPA applies to helping people. Almost every
The situation faced by Lance Armstrong illustrates how the field of accounting is not at all boring, despite the contrary opinion of some industry outsiders. In addition to the attraction of Armstrong
Anyone meeting all the licensing requirements can become a CPA, regardless of age. Taking the CPA exam is not limited to recent college graduates. In fact, many middle-age individuals decide to take C
Hand v. Commissioner, TC Summ. Op. 2012-1 (January 3, 2012)
Facts:
Bob Hand and his wife Tina Meilleur are the stereotypical “power couple.” Bob holds an M.B.A. and is both a licensed financial
Many people outside of the accounting industry incorrectly think that the profession is only about numbers. Although the foundation for an accounting career entails a high level of numerical expertise
The first step in deciding how to study for CPA exam success is reflecting upon the amount of time to schedule for preparation. The number of weeks spent studying for each exam section and the number
Davila v. Commissioner, TC Summ. Op. 2012-6 (January 10, 2012)
Facts
Ed Davila just wanted to help out his cousin. She was afraid of her estranged husband and needed a safe place to stay. Ed’s doo
