CPA SCENE: St. Louis Hosts MAP 33
Legendary Conference on Management of an Accounting Practice Opens with Flourish
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri MAP meeting opened it’s two-day run here on Monday with presentations from Shannon Vincent of the ReNew Group and Mike Platt, of the Leadership Coalition. And it ended with a state of the profession report from AICPA CEO Barry Melancon. The second day was highlighted by Jeff Pawlow of The Growth Partnership and roundtable problem-solving sessions among the attendees. The 33-year-old conference is considered the orginator of the practice-management movement in the profession.
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Are CPAs Fretting Too Much?
Years after Enron and WorldCom, CPAs worry about the profession’s image. But fresh studies show recovery.
by Rick Telberg
[for the AICPA Insider]
New studies suggest that the accounting profession is recovering from the tarnish left by Enron and WorldCom, and yet a significant slice of public practice and industry CPAs still seem to feel the scars. “Public perception and overall regulation will be the major factors impacting our profession,” worries Ralph L. DePanfilis, head of a four-CPA firm in Norwalk, Conn. However, fresh surveys of the profession’s reputation among the public at large should give worried CPAs cause for comfort. Read more
Posted on September 26, 2005
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STUDY PREVIEW: CPAs Brace for Tougher Busy Season
Early results from our latest survey in the field suggest trouble ahead.
Soundings from CPAs in both tax and audit suggest a bumpy ride through April 15, 2006.
Most accountants don’t have a good feeling going into this year’s busy season. Only a striking minority see any improvements.
The survey is still open. Make your voice heard here. Read more
Posted on September 23, 2005
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How’s YOUR Busy Season Look from Here?
Most accountants don’t have a good feeling going into this year’s busy season. Only a striking minority see any improvements.
Posted on September 23, 2005
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Rick Telberg is president and chief executive of 