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News Archive AICPA launches succession planning center AICPA launched an online Succession Planning Resource Center to help small and mid-sized firms determine how to manage their firm in the future. According to AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section succession survey, 56% of small- to... Excerpts from the 2008 PCPS succession survey research report By Bill Reeb, CPA Earlier this year, my new firm took on a project for the AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) to write content for their new Succession Resource Center. As one of the prongs of that project, we surveyed PCPS member... Jay Moeller installed as Chair of the OSCPA Board Jay J. Moeller, CPA was installed as the 99th chair of the Executive Board for The Ohio Society of CPAs during the Society’s Members Summit & Annual Meeting, June 12, in Columbus. Specialty credentials Credentialing has always been an essential way for professionals to distinguish themselves and highlight their qualifications in a particular field. In May 2008, the AICPA approved a new credential: Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), in... New OSCPA Web site tools and resources enhance user interaction and customization The Ohio Society’s Web site www.ohioscpa.com is your Web site and with new tools and resources in place, you can build it your way.  Begin by creating your Web site account and select from more than 40 areas of interest to completely personalize... Exercising leadership: Plan your firm’s retreat using a baker’s dozen of planning ideas Management guru Tom Peters ( http://www.tompeters.com/ ) shares his ideas on what thought leaders need to know about strategy. Here is his baker’s dozen of answers to get your creative juices flowing just in time to plan your firm’s retreat: Do... Implementing a marketing strategy using the five “P’s” (part 4) Too often, firms jump into marketing promotion without first defining the other four P’s in their marketing strategy: Positioning Product and service mix Place Pricing Unfortunately, when you start your marketing planning with this last “P” –... Family medical spending has lowest increase in past five years From 2007 to 2008, the average medical spending for a U.S. family of four increased at the lowest rate in five years. The rate of increase also declined for the second straight year, according to the 2008 Milliman Medical Index covering... AICPA launches new forensic credential this fall The AICPA will launch a new specialty credential in forensic accounting this fall – the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). The CFF credential will combine specialized forensic accounting expertise with the core knowledge and skills that make... Your membership matters: Find opportunity and value as a member of The Ohio Society of CPAs Managing a career in the ever-changing landscape of today’s professional environment can be a daunting task for any CPA. That’s where a resource-rich partner like The Ohio Society of CPAs provides you a distinct professional advantage. We’re your... Why is your membership important to you? There is a wide range of reasons why the Society’s nearly 24,000 members choose to renew their membership each year. It could be knowledge network access or governmental affairs representation. Quite possibly, it’s the quality education and... New content and skill specifications proposed for CPA exam update The AICPA released a draft proposal for public comment outlining proposed content updates for the CPA exam that: Increases emphasis on ethics Provides more in-depth descriptions of the skills necessary for entry-level CPAs Proposes including... Take advantage of resources from the AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section The Ohio Society of CPAs has partnered with the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) to bring more practice management resources to Ohio’s firms. Stressed? Try some crisis management techniques For partners, stress is at an all-time high. You’re just finishing busy season – the highest-stress time of the year for most firms – only to face an economy that even optimists admit is extremely troubled. Add the ongoing shortage of talent,... Ohio Society reaches new level of customization with completely redesigned Web site The Ohio Society’s Web site is your Web site and with new tools and resources in place, you can build it your way. Begin by creating your Web site account if you haven’t already done so. Get to know your Ohio Society affinity partners These benefits are only available to Ohio Society members. You will need your Society member ID number when contacting Ohio Society affinity partners. Agility Recovery Solutions Free disaster planning seminars Avis Auto Rental Special rates and... Understanding HSAs Health savings accounts (HSAs) were first established in 2003 to provide Americans with an alternative to traditional health care coverage. Since then, more than 4.5 million people have enrolled in HSA-qualified health plans―and it’s not simply a... Key benchmarks show good management practices do pay off for CPA firms Practice management is now showing itself to be an integral part of CPA firms’ success. Although in the past CPA firms tended to pay less attention to practice management when times were good, the move to strategic operations in recent years... Outstanding exposure drafts for August 2008 Outstanding accounting-related exposure drafts published in the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy are available to Ohio Society members. Outstanding exposure drafts (PDF format) The comprehensive list shows the current exposure drafts listed by... New Podcast: Health Savings Accounts This “Health Incentive Accounts” podcast is the first in a series covering health insurance related topics and products offered to Ohio Society members from Oswald Companies. More >

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