Most Recent Articles from Journal of Accountancy

• FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions reported an aggregate net loss of $3.7 billion in the second quarter of 2009, an $8.5 billion negative swing from the $4.8 billion profit insured institutions earned in the second quarter of 2008. 

  FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions reported an aggregate net loss of $3.7 billion in the second quarter of 2009, an $8.5 billion...

  11/01/09 · More from publication

• Preparing for the next opportunity: new AICPA chairman says the CPA profession should seize opportunities created by emerging trends.(certified public accountants) 

  [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Robert R. Harris takes a large view of the profession. He believes the economic crisis, global convergence of...

  11/01/09 by Lamoreaux, Matthew G. · More from publication

• Windows 7: is it right for you? Carefully assess your needs, application compatibility and the upgrade process.(Product/service evaluation) 

  [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Windows 7, the newest version of Microsoft's desktop operating system, comes with numerous functional improvements...

  11/01/09 by Bradley, Susan E. · More from publication

• Auditing at the speed of change: KPMG's chief audit partner talks about the financial crisis and careers within the firm.(head of audit for KPMG International and U.S. vice chair of audit for KPMG LLP, Henry Keizer )(Interview) 

  Henry Keizer is the global head of audit for KPMG International and U.S. vice chair of audit for KPMG LLP. He also is a member of the AICPA board...

  11/01/09 by Fiore, Joanne · More from publication

• Balancing governmental budgets: under GASB 54.(Government Accounting Standards Board) 

  Fund balance is an important measure that represents the difference between a fund's assets and liabilities. The overall objective of fund...

  11/01/09 by Chase, Bruce W. · More from publication

• Highlights of IFRS research.(international financial reporting standards) 

  Conversion from U.S. GAAP to IFRS is a heavily discussed topic in the corporate world. Expected benefits of adoption include reporting...

  11/01/09 by Bolt-Lee, Cynthia · More from publication

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