Accountants can deploy their technical training, skills, and experience in helping powerless persons as a way of giving back to the community. This article describes…
Mind the GAAP
The Evolution of the Auditor’s Role and the ‘Fraud Expectation Gap’
Newly minted CPAs typically have limited hands-on auditing experience. They almost always have no training in specialty areas, such as forensics. A term now commonly…
Teaching at a University
A Symbiotic Relationship
Many CPAs are curious about whether teaching at a university will be a rewarding and fulfilling part of a professional career. In this article, the…
Deception is the main tool of fraudsters and the hallmark of many types of fraud. When used skillfully, deception often leads to not one incident…
Finding one's career in a rut is sadly not uncommon in many professions, and accounting is no exception. Many CPAs' first impulse is to expand…
Forensic Accounting
A Value-Adding Skill for the CPA
Accountants, especially those in public accounting, normally strive for attainment of the coveted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. After four to five years of study,…