By: Rick Telberg June 30, 2000 (SmartPros) ? The proposed independence rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission are less radical than the Big Five might have you believe. The Big Five and elements of the American Institute of CPAs … Continued
By: Rick Telberg June 27, 2000 (SmartPros) ? With the heavyweights moving into the remotely hosted software business, it’s only a matter of time before it takes hold. And the time is fast approaching. Using a so-called applications service provider, … Continued
By: Rick Telberg June 26, 2000 (SmartPros) ? Gather a few top accountants around a table and let them talk. Common themes will emerge again and again. — Finding and keeping good staff; — The exploding demands for new skills … Continued
By: Rick Telberg June 23, 2000 (SmartPros) ? The biggest and longest-running accounting scandal in history may have started and gone undetected for more than 14 years because the accountants thought that it was their job to cook the books. … Continued
By: Rick Telberg June 22, 2000 (SmartPros) ? Few accountants are even vaguely aware that the Public Oversight Board exists. If you haven’t heard much about it, don’t be embarrassed. The POB has never done much of note. The POB … Continued