by Sarah Beth Dunaway
In today’s business world, there is a strong demand for more Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s). The process of obtaining CPA licensure is difficult and time consuming, but in the benefits far outweigh the costs. This podcast takes an in depth look in to the CPA exam, its history, what it means, why it is important and how to take it.
by Christine Ghio
In addition to causing much angst among real estate professionals and those looking to sell their homes, the recent mortgage fallout has greatly affected the nation’s top banks. In response, bankers have turned to the nation’s accountants and have urged the Securities Exchange Commission to reconsider various regulations surrounding asset valuation. This podcast will take a closer look at the bankers’ criticism of current valuation requirements as laid out by FASB and alternative strategies for valuation and risk/liquidity management. acct-305-podcast-project-2.m4v
by Katherine Snell
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Thousands of Americans are finding themselves victims of identity theft every year. Tax-related identity fraud cases are especially increasing, resulting in the delay or complete denial of tax refunds for many people. Identity Theft
by Suhani Sanghvi
AWARD WINNER - Special Topic Category
Over the past few years, a growing number of jurisdictions require public companies to use IFRS rather than US GAAP. In today’s increasingly international business environment, American CPAs are frequently encountering IFRS as they assist in cross-border transactions. Fortunately, the standard setters for U.S. GAAP and IFRS are engaged in a convergence process designed to make the two sets of standards compatible. Increasingly, businesses see a significant portion of their future growth in the international arena and are looking for CPAs who can help enhance that growth. This podcast will provide you an insight into some of the major differences between the two accounting systems and the future of this most probable convergence.
By: Patrick Thompson
Award Nominee
At first glance, accounting appears to be a structured, uniform discipline. However, when analyzing how accounting has developed in different countries and economies, it becomes evident that there is more in play that simply fact-based rules. A country’s history and culture greatly affect how an accounting structure is formed and operates in an economy. The following podcast will attempt to highlight how these accounting systems are affected by culture by analyzing two major economies: United States and Japanese economies. And hopefully, this demonstration will give insight to the challenges that lay before the global accounting world and their push to universalize accounting standards world-wide.
by Lauren Pryor
AWARD WINNER - Current Events
The notion of environmental accounting has existed for years, but recently many business schools and corporations have officially embraced the idea of “green” accounting. By taking into consideration environmental costs and impacts, managerial accountants can provide more accurate and comprehensive information to managers for decision making purposes. This podcast addresses the rationale behind environmental management accounting, the way the system works, and the potential benefits of implementation.
by Ahren Freund
For my Special Topic Podcast I chose to examine the process for becoming a CPA with special attention to Virginia’s requirements. Within the Podcast, I will include information about the test (sections, format, etc.), credit hour requirements for VA and scoring/pass rate information. In conclusion I will discuss the surge in demand for accountants and some of the recruiting tactics employed by accounting firms today, especially in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. By examining this topic, I hope to convey the possibilities available to those interested in majoring in Accounting and also to shed some light on the CPA exam for those interested in pursuing their CPA.