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June 17, 2010    
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Rob Nance, Publisher The one constant is change, right? If you have started using an iPad in any way for your accounting practice or business, please let me know. AccountingWEB readers would be interested in finding out exactly how you are incorporating the device into your daily work life. I’ve generally heard positive comments about the iPad, but not much feedback from accountants. It seems that quite a few accountants are sort of in the same boat that I am with the iPad. We already have a laptop, maybe a PC as well, a PDA…where does the iPad fit into the mix? Can it replace something we already have? Is there enough benefit to the iPad to own and maintain yet another communications device?

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Top News
Louisiana businesses must plan for the future now
Gulf Oil Spill Crisis The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the third disaster the residents and businesses of Louisiana have faced in five years. Despite their frustration and the magnitude of unknowns facing them, they will still do very well, said Bill Balhoff, CEO of Postlethwaite & Netterville.
The 2011 capital gains increase: Save money by planning ahead
The year 2003: Not a good one for Martha Stewart or the Concorde supersonic airliner, but a pretty good year for taxpayers. The tax rate on long-term gains was reduced to 15 percent - or to 5 percent for individuals in the 15 percent or lower tax brackets.
AICPA national MAP survey is underway
The AICPA Private Companies Practice Section, in partnership with the Texas Society of CPAs, is gathering data for its much-anticipated benchmarking survey, which enables firms to compare management policies and financial results against other firms.
Fewer than half of large companies’ 401(k) plans include automatic enrollment
AARP commissioned a national survey of large employers with 401(k) plans to better understand their attitudes toward and experiences with two automatic 401(k) features: automatic enrollment and automatic escalation.
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Featured Articles
Office 2010 has arrived! Customize your ribbon!
Microsoft Office Office 2010 is now available, so anyone can upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft's flagship productivity suite. Office 2010 provides numerous refinements to the new user interface introduced with Office 2007.
PricewaterhouseCoopers offers guidance on cloud computing, resolving technology barriers
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has released its executive publication, "10Minutes on the Cloud," which is part of its 10Minutes series providing "straight to-the-point" perspectives on critical business issues for senior executives.
IRS deals professional poker player a bad hand
Poker has been good to Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi. But his financial fortunes have hit the skids in recent months. Earlier this year, both his home and a rental property were lost to foreclosure. Then the Internal Revenue Service hit him with a tax lien for nearly $340,000.
FTC delays enforcement of "Red Flags" rule
At the request of several members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission has extended the compliance deadline for the Red Flags rule from June 1 through December 31, 2010.
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Firm/State/People News
Accountant, first female vendor at Shea Stadium feted by Mets
Baseball accounting Susan Rich, the first woman vendor at Shea Stadium in the 1970s, recently was saluted by the New York Mets. Rich, a 50-year-old accountant from Stamford, Connecticut, was able to step onto the new Citi Field during batting practice and enjoyed seats near home plate at a recent game.
Father celebrates 50 years at firm with son as partner
Bill Rush Mosby, of Natchez, MS-based Silas Simmons LLP, is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a CPA. For 20 of those years, he worked with his son.
A day in the life of…a 30-year-old partner
Myfanwy Neville, at the age of 30, is one of the youngest partners at Berg Kaprow Lewis LLP Accountants in London. Here, she outlines how she went from graduate trainee to audit partner in just nine years.
Technology Solutions for Your Practice Amy Vetter
Speaker Amy Vetter focuses on why it is important to incorporate technology into your practice. The July 19 session will focus on how to use technology to improve communication within your firm and with your clients. On Aug 2, Amy will show you how to optimize your workflow. And finally, on Aug 30, Amy will help you get started offering online consulting engagements. Register for all three Technology Solutions webcasts and save!
Blogs!
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How Can a Small Practitioner Survive?
How can a small practitioner survive? Let me count the ways! More than just survive, it's time for the small CPA firm to prosper!
Switching Tracks, Waiting at the Station
My search for gainful employment has been based on a parallel-track approach. In addition to the shingle option, I have sought revenue through traditional means.
FIN 48 - Did Anyone Consider Compliance Costs for the Average Client?
We all have been hearing about the dreaded FIN 48 - FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48) — for many years. Unfortunately, the time has come and there are no more extensions.
10 Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer for a New Client
I have updated an article from many years ago about why a business needs a tax professional. The article included guidelines for small businesses looking for a tax pro.
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