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Running for a Touchdown or Standing Still?
Over the weekend I read the autobiography of Vernon Turner, a former NFL player who’s had an interesting life. Although you probably aren’t an athlete, I offer Vernon Turner’s Ten Commandments, which...
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Freedom of Choice: It’s What You Want
Does excessive executive pay make your blood boil? Should a CEO of a big public company make $30 million a year? In Switzerland, there’s a new law that requires shareholder approval of executive...
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IRS Concludes Open-Air Parking Garages are Buildings
The Curator offers this insightful article by Kreig Mitchell. It’s interesting. Enjoy. IRS Concludes Open-Air Parking Garages are Buildings By Kreig Mitchell In recent Chief Counsel Memo #20125201F,...
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The Thrill of It All: A Conversation with Gale Crosley
Q: What are some of the things that you love most about the accounting profession? The people are smart, have a strong work ethic and have a commitment to high moral ethics. I know many CPAs who will...
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On This Sunny Afternoon, The Tax Man’s Wanting to Tax the Dough
Is the double-edged sword striking down on that lunchtime chicken salad sandwich? I’ve often wondered when Silicon Valley’s culture of providing meals to employees at all hours–and I’m speaking of...
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World On A String: Interview With Rebecca Ryan
Meet one of today’s brilliant minds in the accounting profession, Rebecca Ryan. As the Founder of NEXT Generation Consulting, Inc., in Madison, Wisconsin, Rebecca walks the walk and talks the talk. I...
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Sometimes There’s Nothing Wrong with “Status Quo”
Lesley Stahl of the iconic news program “60 Minutes” was recently quoted as saying, “I’m so old-fashioned that I still have a BlackBerry. I like that I can type with my thumbs and not make mistakes. My...
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Beware of the Fish Twinkie
Comedian Steven Wright once said, “There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.” Is your company/accounting firm catching fish? Do you have business clients that...
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Business Financing Soup: What’s Bubbling?
Is your business having challenges obtaining financing these days? If you’re at a public accounting firm, how about the same question for your clients? In this period of heightened regulatory scrutiny,...
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Yeh, Let’s Make Flying a More Unpleasant Experience!
The Federal Communications Commission is going to propose that passengers be allowed to use their cell phones on airplanes. This is a horrible idea, right up there with wearing a ski mask into a bank...
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