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Articles in December, 2007 issue of Journal of Accountancy

• Ease the burden of busy season: with busy season just around the corner, here are some suggestions from firms that have learned how to make what could be their annual trial by fire less stressful and more productive.
  by Chanel, Gerri
• Double Take: Unequal Taxation of Equals.(Book review)
  by Bonner, Paul
• Software revenue recognition on the rise: technology boom expands relevance of SOP 97-2.(Statement of Position)
  by Regan, Greg; Regan, Tim
• A moot point (and a half) for Exxon.
  by Mannino, Laura Lee
• Stolen Without a Gun.(Book review)
  by Wells, Joseph T.
• Opportunity detected: new SEC interpretive guidance and AS5 give companies and auditors a chance to make internal controls more efficient.
  by Fogleman, Samuel L.; Heninger, William G.; Peterson, Bryce H.; Romney, Marshall B.
• Guide to ESOP Valuation and Financial Advisory Services, 2d ed.(Book review)
  by Ludwig, William C.
• Practical training tips for smaller firms: implementing a training program in a smaller firm does not require a significant financial investment and can be done without hiring a trainer.
  by Steele, Linda
• No theft loss for "phantom" income.
  by Schnee, Edward J.
• Compensation as a Strategic Asset: The New Paradigm.(Book review)
  by Overcash, Loanna
• Navigating the crossroads of control and independence: practical guidance for private company auditors.
  by Allen, Catherine; Landes, Charles E.; Snyder, Lisa A.
• A point of no return.(fraudulent filing)
  by Mannino, Laura Lee
• The finer points of fair value: FASB 159 opens up options.(Financial Accounting Standards Board)
  by Ratcliffe, Thomas A.
• House passes tax strategy patent ban, FHA overhaul legislation.(Federal Housing Administration)
  by Dinackus, Lisa M.
• Circular 230 revisions finalized.(regulations concerning conflicts of interest, contingent fees and sanctions)
  by Schnee, Edward J.
• Quiet Guys Can Do Great Things, Too: A Black Accountant's Success Story.(Book review)
  by Robinson, Diana R.
• What is your fraud IQ?
  by Wells, Joseph T.
• Saving taxes in transfers of personal goodwill: sale of a closely held business.(from The Tax Adviser)
  by Nevius, Alistair M.
• Securing succession success: position you firm to ride the wave of baby boomer retirements.
  by Korn, Donald Jay
• Indianapolis Power & Light trips circuits.
  by Reichert, Charles J.
• Social Security story wins best article.
• Make direct marketing pay off: practical tips and real-life results to guide your campaigns.
  by Bildstein, Larry
• Tax court to rule on sex change.
  by McFadden-Wade, Gwendalyn; Wells, Jean T.