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FeaturesNew CFF forensic accounting credential to be launched by AICPA in FallThe governing Council of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has authorized the creation of a new CPA specialty credential in forensic accounting. The credential, Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), will combine specialized forensic accounting expertise with the core knowledge and skills that make CPAs among the most trusted business advisors. 
PCAOB to discuss using non-U.S. inspectorsThe Public Company Accounting Oversight Board will host a roundtable discussion on June 25, 2008 on a proposal regarding the circumstances in which it could rely fully on non-U.S. auditor oversight bodies in the context of inspections. Representatives of investors, registered accounting firms, and foreign regulators will participate in the discussion. 
Former accounting professor pleads guity to grand theftA former assistant professor of accounting at the University of Tampa has pleaded guilty to stealing $120,000 from the American Spaniel Club. She was accused of writing 71 Spaniel Club checks to herself between July 2006 and March 2007 to feed an Internet gambling addiction. Small Business NewsHow To Jump Start Your Week - Take ActionSometimes getting started can be the toughest part of the day, especially on Mondays, or even worse, returning from that week long vacation! Here are some ways to ensure that you get moving quickly and effectively. Blogs!What have you got to say today?The A-Team: Voices of the AccountingWEB Staff There's a lot to be said for going out while you're at the top of your game. Yesterday's news of Justine Henin retiring while she's still ranked No. 1 in the World Tennis Association rankings is admirable. I can only imagine struggling with such a decision to walk away from that level of fame and money--and the daily requirements that go along with it.... FEI: Financial Reporting Blog In his article, "White House Sets June 1 Deadline for Agency Proposals," (article courtesy of Nasdaq) Martin Vaughan of Dow Jones Newswires reported yesterday that White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten sent a memo to all federal agencies on May 9 requiring: "all rules to be finalized before the administration leaves office should be proposed by June 1, and final rules should be issued by November 1." Additionally, according to Vaughan, the memo stated those deadlines apply in all but 'extraordinary circumstances.'... Featured Book
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