Case Study: Nature of CPA Firm For this case study I looked at a broad range of CPA firms’ websites from the large national firms such as Deloitte‚ PWC and Ernst & Young to the smaller local firms including KDV‚ Copeland Buhl & Co and Schechter‚ Dokken & Kanter. While examining these websites‚ the first thing that became apparent to me is that the content and functionality from website to website is very similar. All of the websites I looked at include an ‘About Us’ page explaining who
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Administration‚ U.S. Small Business Administration‚ and financial links. Many also include a secure client portal for clients to send and track information. ("Steve v. baker" ) One reason for a CPA to create an internet presence is to acquire more customers. It also provides a more efficient way of working with clients. The secure portal saves both the CPA and the client time by allowing the client to deliver information electronically rather than in person. There should be a high level of sophistication
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Is this client the right fit for your firm? Summary: This article talks about how the CPA firms can avoid the problem clients before they cause troubles. The article demonstrates some basic steps for all clients’ engagement‚ then tells us how to deal with higher-risk engagement‚ and finally talks about how the CPA firms can formalize the engagement process. Firstly‚ the main points of basic steps for all clients and engagements are CPA firms should evaluate prospective client integrity
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Meyer 28 November 2011 CPA vs. Non-CPA Many people may ask‚ “What are the differences between being a CPA and just being a non-certified CPA‚” there are actually a lot of differences between the two. A CPA or Certified Public Accountant is someone who has a license to practice public accounting that is issued by their State Board of Accountancy. CPA’s‚ in contrast‚ have normally studied or majored in accounting during college‚ sat for the CPA exam‚ worked in an accounting firm for at least two years
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Two The CPA Profession 14e Vignette Discussion- CPA Firms – 4 Types (Table 2-1……..pg. 26) 1. Big Four 2. National 3. Regional 4. Large Local Major Activities of these firms * accounting and bookkeeping * taxes * consulting Six Organizational Structures p. 29 1. Proprietorship 2. General Partnership 3. General Corporation 4. Professional Corporation 5. Limited Liability Company 6. Limited Liability Partnership Typical positions in CPA firms (Table
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UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION HANDBOOK CALIFORNIA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY EXAMINATION UNIT 2000 Evergreen Street‚ Suite 250 Sacramento‚ CA 95815 Telephone: (916) 561-1703 Facsimile: (916) 263-3677 Web: www.cba.ca.gov CONTACT INFORMATION California Board of Accountancy 2000 Evergreen Street‚ Suite 250 Sacramento‚ CA 95815-3832 Main Telephone: (916) 263-3680 Fax: (916) 236-3675 Web site: www.cba.ca.gov CBA Outreach E-mail: outreach@cba.ca.gov Certifications Telephone: (916)
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for selection. See guidelines below. Report (20%) A 5000 word report is required based on an existing company. See guidelines below. Presentation (5%) A 20 minute group presentation. See guidelines below. This is the exam conducted by CPA Australia. CPA Australia makes an amount of “pre-reading” available to students shortly before the exam (eg case material). This material will NOT be reviewed in class and lecturers will not be providing separate advice on this material. Due date Test
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RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LTD.: INITIAL SUBMISSION Full Version The history of River Island spans 55 years. The business started in 1948 as a small lock-up shop in East London selling wool and ladies clothing. As the business increased shops were added under the name of “Lewis Separates” and the focus became ladies clothing. By 1968 there were some 70 stores in the UK and “Lewis Separates” introduced into a few of its stores a brand new concept and name. Innovative in design and format these stores
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1. If a CPA recklessly departs from the standards of due care when conducting an audit‚ she or he will be liable to unknown third parties based on a. strict liability c. negligence b. gross negligence d. breach of contract 2. Under the common law‚ which of the following statements most accurately reflects the liability of a CPA who fraudulently gives an opinion on an audit of a client’s financial statements? c. The CPA is liable only to third parties in privity of contract
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Multiple Choice—CPA Adapted Chapter 14 – Long Term Liabilities 1. On July 1‚ 2010‚ Spear Co. issued 1‚000 of its 10%‚ $1‚000 bonds at 99 plus accrued interest. The bonds are dated April 1‚ 2010 and mature on April 1‚ 2020. Interest is payable semiannually on April 1 and October 1. What amount did Spear receive from the bond issuance? a. $1‚015‚000 b. $1‚000‚000 c. $990‚000 d. $965‚000 2. On January 1‚ 2010‚ Solis Co. issued its 10% bonds in the face amount of $3‚000‚000
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