Recently added articles from Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio):
Experience everything OSCPA has to offer.(Message FROM THE CHAIR)
Jul 01, 2009; ... As I prepare to begin my term as chair of the Board, I am mindful of all those who have preceded me in this role. The leadership of our organization has been exceptional and I only hope I am able to continue the fine tradition of those before me. After a year of serving as an apprentice in ...
Ready, set, codification: effective July 1, 2009, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification[TM] became the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP.(Issue UPDATE)
Jul 01, 2009 ... The Codification doesn't change GAAP. However, it does reorganize GAAP into roughly 90 topics to transform GAAP into an easily accessible, user-friendly online research system. The Codification is designed to reduce the amount of time practitioners spend researching issues, improve ...
Cash flow: managing capital in a turbulent market: with today's volatile economy, maintaining effective cash flow and managing working capital have taken on greater importance in businesses of all sizes. Add in restricted liquidity and tightened credit markets, and a once rainy day has become the perfect storm. Clients and customers look to CPAs to help them weather this storm. Is your umbrella big enough?(Cover story)
Jul 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While managing working capital and cash flow have always been fundamental to a CPA's responsibilities, the current environment requires new ways of thinking and acting. Clearer cash flow strategies may need to be developed. More stringent processes for ...
An inside look at the AICPA/FASB private company financial reporting committee.(Interview)
Jul 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amid the talks of globalization and changing regulations for public companies, the question remains of how these changes will affect private companies. One group charged with addressing that question is the Private Company Financial Reporting Committee ...
Where are the Baby Boomers going?
Jul 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The economic downturn has changed the retirement plans of 52% of OSCPA members age 60 and older who responded to a statewide survey in May. More than half (54%) of the respondents plan to delay retirement for one to five years. Nearly a third (31%) said ...