This podcast explains the importance of responsibility accounting, and it describes the different ways to measure the performance of investment centers. This podcast will show the differences in income and profit along with the advantages and disadvantages of using ROI, Residual Income, and EVA to evaluate performance.

Responsibility Accounting - ROI, Residual Income, EVA

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This podcast outlines the application of the variable and absorption methods used to estimate net income, as well as an explanation of the differences inherent in each method.

Variable vs. Absorption Costing Methods Podcast

Discusses the recent changes to the size and structure of FASB. Looks at the differences between old and new FASB, as well as the causes for the switch and the reactions to it. FASB Overhaul

The following podcast outlines my experience as a tax intern with Roseline Financial. I discuss the firm’s business and my duties as an intern for the past seven weeks. Hopefully this podcast will provide you with an interesting look at life as a tax intern in a small accounting firm.

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This Podcast is designed to give the listener a general overview of a career in public accounting and provide him or her with insight to make more informed career decisions. If you have ever thought about going into a career in audit, tax or advisory services, this podcast is for you.

Public Accounting

With the economy struggling, one industry that has greatly suffered is the airline industry. This podcast discusses the potential fallout from the bankruptcy of three low cost airliners. Though the news is still very recent and time will tell what directions this industry must take to survive, it is not too early to try an identify the cost factors and economic situation which caused thousands to lose their jobs and stranded thousands more passengers.

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This podcast explains the importance of capital investment decision making for managers of companies. It describes the four basic methods used when deciding whether or not to accept or reject the investment project. It also looks into the specific criteria used when evaluating whether or not projects will benefit a company.

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by Chris Taft

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Todays accounting word is constantly changing and new issues are arising. This Podcast will explore the 6 top issues with respect to 6 different CPA’s. We will cover topics ranging from dealing with change, accounting information systems, Public and Private firms, Commercial and Federal Contracting, and even touch on the subject of sub-prime loans. So sit back and enjoy the show.

Six CPAs, Six Top Issues

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This podcast explains the differences between the two approaches to measuring profit: Absorption vs Variable Costing. It will show examples as to what causes the differences in operating income when each approach is used, and which method gives a more useful number when it comes to making decisions. Absorption Costing assigns a share of FMOH to each unit, while Variable Costing expenses all FMOH as a period cost.

Absorption vs Variable Costing

The upcoming presidential election has investors worried about changes in tax rates. The ability to defer capital gains taxes in a 1031 exchange has been beneficial to the U.S. economy as it encourages further capital investment. However, if the tax rates shoot up from the current 15%, investors may pull their money from the market, furthering the downturn in the housing market. The following podcast will highlight the 1031 exchange policy and its impact on the housing market.
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