A study published by global think tank, the Human Capital Institute (HCI), revealed that over half of all organizations are experimenting with communities of practice for business purposes, along with other popular applications such as social networks (49%), blogs and/or wikis (39%).
According to the third annual Deloitte LLP Ethics & Workplace survey published earlier this year, 60% of business executives believe they have a right to know how employees portray themselves and their organizations in online social networks and 74% believe social networks make it easier to damage a company's reputation.
However, 53% of employees (and 63% of 18 to 34 year olds) say their social networking pages are not an employer's concern.
More here:
http://www.accountingweb.com/topic/cfo/can-facebook-make-you-better-learner
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Centennial Membership Retreat This Week Closes Out Great Year!
Since January, MSCPA members have been celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the society. It's been a great year...with an enhanced convention, chapter celebrations, the centennial ASSET in Jully, and the centennial website.
This week brings the year of celebration to a close with the Centennial Membership Retreat in Key West, Florida. The group of almost 70 will gather to commemorate our history and celebrate our future as a profession!
If you haven't yet had a chance to review the official centennial website, please take a few minutes to read through it.
And happy birthday MSCPA!
www.mocpa100.org
This week brings the year of celebration to a close with the Centennial Membership Retreat in Key West, Florida. The group of almost 70 will gather to commemorate our history and celebrate our future as a profession!
If you haven't yet had a chance to review the official centennial website, please take a few minutes to read through it.
And happy birthday MSCPA!
www.mocpa100.org
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Digital ASSET and CPE Catalog!
Don't you just love technology?
MSCPA has taken advantage of some new technology and now offers its bi-monthly magazine, The ASSET, in a digital form.
We have also condensed down the 2009 CPE Catalog to the remaining classes this year and provided it in a digital format as well!
There are a number of advantages to this new format including:
• Easy navigation and readability
• Keyword search capability
• Forward to a friend or through your social media network
• Desktop shortcut
Check out the new November issue at:
http://theasset.dirxion.com/
Check out the CPE Catalog at:
http://mscpa.dirxion.com/cpe/
Let us know what you think about these new digital publications!
MSCPA has taken advantage of some new technology and now offers its bi-monthly magazine, The ASSET, in a digital form.
We have also condensed down the 2009 CPE Catalog to the remaining classes this year and provided it in a digital format as well!
There are a number of advantages to this new format including:
• Easy navigation and readability
• Keyword search capability
• Forward to a friend or through your social media network
• Desktop shortcut
Check out the new November issue at:
http://theasset.dirxion.com/
Check out the CPE Catalog at:
http://mscpa.dirxion.com/cpe/
Let us know what you think about these new digital publications!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Young CPAs Social Networking Opportunities!
Join your fellow young professionals (35 and under) for a night of speed networking over cocktails!
In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, you will meet other young CPAs across business and industry and public practice, and gain valuable business contacts. CPA candidates welcome!
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Includes drink tickets and hors d’ oeuvres
Free parking at all locations
Locations:
St. Louis - Cardwell's in Clayton
Kansas City - 2000 Grand (2nd floor of The Cashew)
Springfield - Springfield Brewing Co.
Columbia - The University Club
Take this opportunity to build professional relationships that can turn into resources, referrals, clients and friends!
To register go to: http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22823.aspx
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Matthews at hmatthews@mocpa.org or 800.264.7966.
In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, you will meet other young CPAs across business and industry and public practice, and gain valuable business contacts. CPA candidates welcome!
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 members; $15 nonmembers
Includes drink tickets and hors d’ oeuvres
Free parking at all locations
Locations:
St. Louis - Cardwell's in Clayton
Kansas City - 2000 Grand (2nd floor of The Cashew)
Springfield - Springfield Brewing Co.
Columbia - The University Club
Take this opportunity to build professional relationships that can turn into resources, referrals, clients and friends!
To register go to: http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22823.aspx
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Matthews at hmatthews@mocpa.org or 800.264.7966.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
MSCPA Member Colleen Conrad Talks About IFRS & Practice Mobility
In Friday's edition of The St. Louis Business Journal, MSCPA Member Colleen Conrad shares perspectives on IFRS and mobility.
Conrad is an active leader with the MSCPA and AICPA, as well as the Missouri State Board of Accountancy. Currently, she serves as national chair for AICPA's Board of Examiners.
Read more here:
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/10/19/focus5.html?b=1255924800%5e2275581&s=industry&i=accounting_consulting
Conrad is an active leader with the MSCPA and AICPA, as well as the Missouri State Board of Accountancy. Currently, she serves as national chair for AICPA's Board of Examiners.
Read more here:
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/10/19/focus5.html?b=1255924800%5e2275581&s=industry&i=accounting_consulting
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Does Your Missouri Small Business Know About Potential Loans?
A low-interest loan program for small business has received a make-over. The State Treasurer worries not enough Missouri small businesses know about it.
Lawmakers approved the Invest in Missouri program this past session, which contained provisions to broadened the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. More money is available. More small businesses qualify.
Now, more need to know about it, says State Treasurer Clint Zweifel.
“We do know that 75% of all job growth in the state during an economic recovery is going to be job growth that is coming from small businesses,” says Zweifel. “So, this is a great program that touches those businesses, helps them save money when they borrow money, helps them re-invest in the people in the state.”
http://www.missourinet.com/2009/10/10/27825/
Lawmakers approved the Invest in Missouri program this past session, which contained provisions to broadened the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. More money is available. More small businesses qualify.
Now, more need to know about it, says State Treasurer Clint Zweifel.
“We do know that 75% of all job growth in the state during an economic recovery is going to be job growth that is coming from small businesses,” says Zweifel. “So, this is a great program that touches those businesses, helps them save money when they borrow money, helps them re-invest in the people in the state.”
http://www.missourinet.com/2009/10/10/27825/
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
CPA Exam To Undergo Evolution
January 1, 2011 is officially the date that has been approved by the AICPA Board of Examiners (BOE) for the introduction of what will, in effect, be a new Uniform CPA Examination –an examination transformed in structure, content, and format, and supported by enhanced technology.
CBT-e implementation will be important for CPA candidates, all examination stakeholders, and the profession as a whole.
http://www.cpa-exam.org/download/CBT-e-Launch-Announcement-9-25-09.pdf
CBT-e implementation will be important for CPA candidates, all examination stakeholders, and the profession as a whole.
http://www.cpa-exam.org/download/CBT-e-Launch-Announcement-9-25-09.pdf
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