LATEST ARTICLES | JANUARY 2012
The Never-Ending Fight for Small Business
When Grafton “Cap” Willey, CPA, first heard the following quote, he thought it was witty. He thought it delivered an entirely appropriate message: “Small business – hugged in public, mugged in private.” It is attributed to Milt Stewart, who was the first U.S. Small Business Administration Chief Counsel of Advocacy, appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
One Word - Proactive
Proactive. That might just be the best way to describe the approach Rebeka J. Mazzone takes to her role as Director of Internal Audit at Johnson & Wales University, a position she assumed this past April.
Addressing the Needs of Private-Sector Companies
This summer, the Rhode Island Society of CPAs, along with 32 other state CPA organizations formally urged the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to create a new board to draft differential standards in order to address the needs of the private-company sector.
New, Member Centric Mission Statement
When I last wrote, I described the efforts being put forth by the Board of Directors to reformulate the Society’s mission statement at our annual retreat. Since that time, I am pleased to report that the Board approved the following mission statement at a recent board meeting.
Pension Reform Overview
The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of 2011 (RIRSA), introduced last week by Gov. Lincoln Chafee and General Treasurer Gina Raimondo offers a blueprint for an affordable, sustainable and secure system for everyone - retirees, employees and taxpayers.
Life is Never a Straight Line
They say life is never a straight line -- that it’s more accurately described as a series of twists and turns. You can have your sights set on where you want to be, but the journey of getting there is what makes us who we are in life.
Membership Day Promotes Unity Among RISCPA's
On Tuesday, October 4th nearly 200 individuals participated in the RISCPA’s Annual Membership Day at the Providence Marriott.
Internships Provide New Generation An Inside Look at Our Industry
As the director of education and development for Farmer & First PC, one of Michelle Hughes’ responsibilities is the recruitment of interns, many of whom will play an important role during the busy tax season.
Fall for Your Society
Now that the fall season is in full swing, the RISCPA is well underway with its CPE program. We appreciate your turning to the Society for your educational needs and we’d like to remind you that if you haven’t chosen your courses, please do so at this time, as the roster becomes a bit more crowded as we approach the end of the calendar year.
Learning Never Stops for CPAs
Truth be told, when someone suggested to Nancy L. Mancini back in high school that she should consider pursuing an accounting degree in college, she wasn’t all that excited.
Events
Mark your calendars! Here are some upcoming events in the area for RISCPA members.
