Students preparing to graduate with degrees in accounting don’t have much time to savor their accomplishment. An approaching graduation means having to find a job and begin the process of studying f
No matter how personally acquainted an external auditor is with the insiders at a target client, maintaining professional skepticism is crucial to a sound working relationship. Auditors are only effec
The story of another failed bank is evidence of the rising importance for accountants to help locate corporate crooks. When the FDIC shuttered Park Avenue Bank, the institution seemed like an addition
Merrill v. Commissioner, TC Memo 2009-166 (July 13, 2009)
Facts:
Charles Merrill is a well-known gay rights activist, artist, and millionaire member of the family that founded Merrill Lynch. He was
Finding time for a few important extracurricular activities while satisfying educational requirements for CPA licensing better prepares you for an accounting career upon graduating. After leaving scho
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
One of the unusual elements about taxes discovered during CPA exam prep is the deferral of capital gain tax from exchanging property. This favorable treatment draws the attention of students because i
When studying for the CPA exam is your top priority, sound study habits are a significant advantage. Your time is a premium concern and you need to maximize schedule efficiency. This is particularly c
Although hiring at non-profit organizations has slowed in recent years, these entities still need accounting leaders with expertise from courses for CPA licensing. The burden remains to produce accura
College accounting students often start early in their planning to meet post-graduate CPA license experience requirements, by accepting summer internships. The objective of working a summer program at
