Wednesday, May 27, 2009

AICPA Reports On IFRS Preparedness

An AICPA survey indicated that CPAs possess basic knowledge about IFRS, but need much more education in the years to come.

http://www.aicpa.org/download/news/2009/IFRS_Poll_Results.pdf

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Unemployment Rate in Missouri Finally Goes Down!

The state of Missouri’s unemployment rate receded in April, following nine consecutive months of increases, but the state’s nonfarm payrolls continued to lose jobs, according to data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).

The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell by six-tenths of a point from 8.7 in March to 8.1 percent, which was the same rate during the month of January. Approximately 242,900 Missourians were estimated to have been jobless during the month of April.

Does this mean economic recovery is on its way?

http://www.ded.mo.gov/cgi-bin/dispress.pl?txtpressid=80

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Deadline Approaching To Be In Centennial ASSET!

DEADLINE—THIS FRIDAY
to be a part of the July 2009 Centennial ASSET!


Individual Members: Submit Your Congratulatory Notes
Simply pen a short congratulatory note to be designed and published by MSCPA to appear in the ASSET in the July 2009 commemorative issue. Notes should be 75 words or less.

To submit your note, go to:
http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22719.aspx


CPA Firms/Companies: Submit Your Centennial Ads
Special advertising opportunities are offered to CPA firms and companies in the July 2009 commemorative issue. CPA firms/companies may wish to provide an ad that is either congratulatory in nature or about the advertiser’s own company history.

To reserve your space, go to:
http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22721.aspx

Ad artwork deadline is June 1. Mechanical specifications can be found at: http://www.mocpa.org/content/files/pdfs/mech_specs.pdf
If you need assistance with design of your ad, please let MSCPA know…we can help!

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dawn Martin at the society at 800-264-7966 or by email at dmartin@mocpa.org.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

CPAs Absorb Falling Rates As A New Cost Of Business

The Boston Business Journal ran a story last week that stated that CPA firms in that area have had to lower fees to remain competitive.

Is this happening here in Missouri?

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/othercities/boston/stories/2009/05/04/focus8.html?b=1241409600^1821598