Yes, if you understand Benford's law a mathematical theorem that CPAs are using to detect errors and irregularities in company data. The Rules Ed McCarthy Restrictions designed to protect investors bind CPAs and other financial executives who administer stock repurchase programs. Five years ago Microsoft spent two weeks of every month closing its books. Today, it closes them in four days. The system is a model other companies should consider for their own use.
Debate continues to surround compilations, plain paper and the recent changes in Florida.
What COSO's new study on fraud means for CPAs. CPA crunches the numbers and finds Celtics in the green. A misspelling corrected. Women seen to make gains as managers. More on CPE changes.