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May 22, 2017 

May 2017 Accounting & Audit Channel

The next generation exam, which began testing on April 1, has added additional assessment of higher-order cognitive skills that test a candidate’s critical thinking, problem solving and analytical ability. The exam also makes greater use of task-based ...

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May 22, 2017 

Spring Cleaning and a Fresh Start

It’s Spring and that gets me thinking about renewal, growth, and change. I’ve been engaged (in what spare time I can find) in a spring cleaning project that includes inventorying my books and also the boxes that are stored in our attic.

Gail Perry

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May 21, 2017 

Delta Partners with Lyft for Airline Miles

Delta Air Lines and rideshare company Lyft are partnering to offer SkyMiles members more opportunities to earn miles doing something they can do every day – requesting a ride. Starting today, SkyMiles members can earn miles for every Lyft ride, and ...

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May 21, 2017 

Job Search Tips for the Class of 2017

With graduation season upon us, members of the Class of 2017 are planning their entry into professional careers. Many resources exist to help new grads craft a resume or prepare for an interview, but not all questions have simple answers.

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May 21, 2017 

The Changing Role of the CIO

When asked what would persuade them to take a new role, CIOs are pretty evenly split. A slight majority (27 percent) say a higher salary holds the most appeal, while 25 percent cite the ability to consult and control their own schedule as a chief ...

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May 21, 2017 

Grant Thornton Named Best Forensic Accounting Firm

This award recognizes Grant Thornton’s Forensic Advisory Services practice, which specializes in helping companies and their legal counsel investigate allegations of fraud, waste or abuse and whistleblower claims, as well as understand regulatory ...

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May 21, 2017 

Louisiana CPA Receives AICPA Public Service Award

This annual award honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding public service. Zanco, who resides with his family in Lafayette, La., was chosen from among a select field of candidates, each of whom were nominated by AICPA members or state CPA ...

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May 19, 2017 

Important Components of a Professional Liability Insurance Policy

Covered and excluded services- Ensure that your policy contains no limitation to fees, areas of practice and or persons covered. You want to ensure coverage for a broad variety of professional services and persons that work for you. Coverage must be full tort (not restricted to negligence). Claims coverage – Make sure that this covers...…