March 2015 - Journal of Accountancy

For many professionals, public speaking is a dreaded task. The reality, however, is that CPAs often are called to the front of the room, whether it’s to present at a board of directors meeting or speak at a conference or other event. This article presents dozens of tips to help CPAs shine in the public speaking spotlight.

FASB’s new going-concern standard creates many challenges for CPAs to consider. The Center for Plain English Accounting examines the new look-forward period, disparities with audit guidance, and a new triggering threshold.

Forensic accounting and business valuation practitioners have unique business development challenges. A recent survey helps shed light on where they can expect to find future growth. Plus: Download “This just in: Forensic and valuation services expected to keep growing,” an infographic highlighting key findings from The 2014 AICPA Survey on International Trends in Forensic and Valuation Services.

Many CPAs will need to learn new IT skills due to the rise of Big Data, which is producing plentiful forensic accounting business opportunities.

CPA firms have their eyes on the cloud, but most of their accounting software remains loaded on their own computers and servers. A new section of the 2014 AICPA PCPS Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey uncovers the who, what, how, and why of information technology decisions in public accounting.

Understand the rules for this leading form of retirement benefit.

Know how to apply the rules to this fast-changing industry.

The event planners or facility staff will typically set the facility according to their preferences, but as the presenter, you should review their efforts, and make any adjustments necessary to better accommodate your audience and deliver the best possible presentation.

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