September 15, 2011
 
We are all servants. Helping others is the whole idea behind being an accountant. In fact, one could say that everything we do in our profession, in one way or another, helps others. But when accountants go beyond their regular job of helping people plan for their financial future, prepare their tax returns, understand the mystery behind the financial statements, stay out of trouble, manage their businesses, and so on, when accountants say, "I'm not doing enough - how can I help?" and they go beyond the regular business of dealing with the numbers, it becomes more clear that the people who are attracted to this profession are people you can count on, and there is no pun intended. Read More »»

Gail Perry, CPA
Editor-in-Chief
editor@accountingweb.com
Call to service: State CPA societies spearhead day of volunteerism
CPA Societies in Illinois, Virginia, and Indiana are providing the impetus for firms and individuals nationwide to take part in the CPA Day of Service Friday, September 23, 2011. Individual CPAs and firms can choose their own service opportunity for an organization of their choice, and state CPA societies are promoting the event. Read More »»
IRS issues new guidance on tax treatment of cell phones
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance and also a new memo which together clarify the tax treatment of cell phones provided by employers and cell phone reimbursement plans. Read More »»
AGA announces annual Government Finance Case Challenge
The best undergraduate accounting, finance, and business students in the country are invited to compete in the fifth annual Government Finance Case Challenge, sponsored by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA).Read More »»
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