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Carbon market bonanza for accountants
in Sox First, on July 10, 2009
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First it was Sarbanes-Oxley. Now it looks like accountants will find that carbon trading a license to print money. Earlier this week, we had reports that the Big Four accounting firms are beefin...
Recession and marriage
in Sox First, on June 12, 2009
... saving marriages. Or it might be prolonging the agony. In Britain, The Independent reports that accountants Grant Thornton have found that fewer couples are divorcing. Plummeting property prices m...
The Man Who Might Have Saved General Motors
in carzz.org, on June 10, 2009
...o survive, Bob Lutz returned to his roots. GM product planning had, until then, been dominated by accountants and lawyers who understood little of the emotions behind automobile ownership. Lutz'...
Is manufacturing dead?
in Sox First, on June 3, 2009
...rnet has taken over the routine tasks of travel agents, real estate brokers, stock brokers and even accountants. With digitization and high-speed data networks a lot of back office work can now be don...
The Revolution
in The CIO Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...chniques that I would recommend exploring. But the mindset as a whole strikes me as reactionary and defensive. I'm sure that's conventional wisdom in circumstances such as these. But I am of t...
An End to Tax Havens?
in Bizinformer, on May 5, 2009
...s proposal. My personal take is that tax havens often give the companies with the best lawyers and accountants an unfair advantage of companies with the best products. Closing the loopholes brings us ...
The next accounting battle
in Sox First, on May 3, 2009
...untant at Securities and Exchange Commission says it will eclipse fair value as a painful issue for accountants. This is not before time and probably comes too late. Off balance sheet vehicles were o...
Lawyers cash in on Chrysler bankruptcy
in Sox First, on May 2, 2009
...very plan. And who will be the winners out of this? As always, it will be the lawyers, bankers and accountants with Bloomberg reporting they are likely to make at least $200 million by the time the...
Defending the Hedge Against Coyotes
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 8, 2009
...a coyote's den, a fresh kill, or even a litter of pups. In those cases the coyote will be very defensive and will not be so easily intimidated.
You would be best advised to quietly and calmly wal...
Charles River Ventures Raises $320 Million For Its Fourteenth Fund
in Wangtam, on March 31, 2009
...ase - Create online database applications
• How Microsoft put Apple owners on the defensive
• Huffington Post launches journalism venture
• Screenshots of Windows 7 build 7070 leak, RC-Escrow co...
New directions on the IFRS roadmap
in Sox First, on March 25, 2009
...has slammed into reverse with CFO.com reporting that the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants has sent a letter to the SEC slamming the road map put up by the previous SEC chairman C...
Viewing new technologies through old prisms
in The CIO Weblog, on February 19, 2009
... business logic to become embedded in unwieldy, undocumented Excel spreadsheets carefully horded by accountants away from the eyes of the IT department. No CIO or IT manager from the post-Visicalc era...
FAS 157: Is it Killing Investment?
in Bizinformer, on January 19, 2009
... value of investments they had to write off.
One consistent theme seems to be that no one (except accountants) are happy about FAS 157. Here's a few pieces, some new and some old, on the new rul...
Hedging the bets
in Sox First, on January 13, 2009
...ing so-called "aiding and abetting liability," which would make it easier to sue lawyers, accountants and bankers working on behalf of a fund accused of illegal activity. But, Freed says, i...
Fair value blow for banks
in Sox First, on January 1, 2009
...nother set of rules for another sector. And the bottom line is that the meltdown was not caused by accountants....
Pakistan Deploys 20,000 Troops Along Border With India
in Exclusive from our news room , on December 26, 2008
...Pakistan has reportedly moved 20,000 of what are being called, "defensive troops", to its border with India.
India has held Pakistan responsible for the deadly attacks in Mumbai last month ...
The Madoff scandal: now for the auditors
in Sox First, on December 23, 2008
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Yesterday, I did a blog entry on how the Madoff scandal had out accountants in the gun. The view now is that no-one could have pulled off a scam as big as this, and kept it going for so long, wi...
Insurance brokers warn
in Sox First, on December 19, 2008
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Already the signs aren't looking good, and accountants should start to worry. With the credit crisis, the number of securities class actions has nearly doubled this year, according to NERA E...
Honora Pearl Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 16, 2008
...when an accidental irritant such as sand, a parasite, or any foreign object enters the oyster. In a defensive response, the mollusk begins secreting nacre, thin layers of calcium carbonate in an attem...
Accounting growth soars, despite recession
in Sox First, on November 24, 2008
... I always talk about how accountants are recession-proof. The last blog entry I did on it looked at how they are enjoying above-average salary increases, despite the downturn. Now a new survey, r...
Fair value battle escalates
in Sox First, on October 29, 2008
...system demonstrates that major principles of accounting are much too important to be left solely to accountants." Of course, there was none of this talk when markets were booming. The world'...
Almost There ... Week 6
in End Zone Buzz, on October 8, 2008
...ie Kennison's up and down day with the Rams.
The Tennessee Titans brought in a plethora of defensive backs for tryouts.
Despite what this guy says , Eli Manning will never, ever, ever, ever...
The Lehman legacy
in Sox First, on October 7, 2008
...to New York just ahead of its bankruptcy filing, a move that has drawn criticism from creditors and accountants, according to two people familiar with the matter. A spokeswoman for the U.S. attorney&#...
Who says IT is at fault in the financial crisis?
in The CIO Weblog, on September 30, 2008
...ion (to say nothing of across the industry). This is simply how it was; there's no need to feel defensive about it, particularly considering the strides that healthcare IT has made, many of them c...
What recession? - accountants
in Sox First, on September 29, 2008
...t how the Big Four are planning to axe staff. Times are tough. Well, maybe not that tough. Not for accountants anyway with the latest CCH Public Accounting Report with the big firms still expecting...
Deconstruction of the St. Louis Rams
in End Zone Buzz, on September 23, 2008
...ly horrendous draft, and yes, less than two seasons is plenty to draw a conclusion. Carriker was a defensive end in college, so naturally the Rams draft him and put him at DT. Anyone with a pulse knew...
Why Pro Athletes Deserve More Money Than You
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on September 22, 2008
...an throw or hit a 90 mph fastball, make a three-pointer with a hand in his face, or rush through a defensive line of 300-pounders. So, big demand and low supply equals major-league salaries for pro pl...
Fantasy Freaks - Week 2
in End Zone Buzz, on September 11, 2008
...t rookie Matt Forte run all over them last week. Also, Indianapolis released one of their starting defensive tackles, Ed Johnson, because he liked to spark blunts. Combine these factors and you have a...
England to defend
in The Soccer Weblog, on September 9, 2008
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Joe Cole has said that England will adopt a defensive approach against Croatia on Wednesday in their World Cup qualifier.
Cole says that a draw would be a good result.
"We're workin...
Accountants rake it in
in Sox First, on September 3, 2008
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I keep raising the question whether accountants are recession-proof . Now we have further evidence of that with the latest Hewitt study showing that the bean counters are going to get the bigg...
Why is Outsourcing the Political Whipping Boy?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 1, 2008
...hese factors are, however, difficult to quantify. In a world that is seemingly more and more run by accountants, relying upon non-quantifiable benefits can prove to be a challenge.
What does this all...
Lawyers take to boardrooms
in Sox First, on August 28, 2008
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We have talked many times about how Sarbanes-Oxley has turned into a goldmine for accountants. The other lot that's made big gains are the lawyers. Sarbanes-Oxley means we're now seeing m...
Closing the GAAP
in Sox First, on August 28, 2008
... that strikes me is whether there are enough skills for the take-up, although six years should give accountants like enough to get their heads around IFRS. A fuller discussion of those issues here . ...
Mrs Fields goes bust - another sign of recession
in Sox First, on August 18, 2008
Last Friday's announcement that the Mrs Fields Famous Brands chain of cookie shops has gone broke is another sign of the deep problems now confronting the US economy. It has has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after blaming "aggressive competition" in its franchising b...
Recession-proof accountants
in Sox First, on August 6, 2008
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Earlier this year, I asked the question: are accountants recession-proof? As I pointed out at the time, accounting firms tend to run very lean and the fees just keep coming and heading north. N...
Practice Ranges: A Right Way and A Wrong Way
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 5, 2008
...t a raspberry to the dopes who are too lazy to make their ranges better.
May they have good accountants to help them file for bankruptcy.
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Robbie Keane signs for Liverpool
in The Soccer Weblog, on July 29, 2008
...he played Steve Gerrard in a role off Fernando Torres. They were joined by two wide men and two defensive midfield players.
Assuming that Torres has no fears about his place in the side and that ...
NFL Division Previews: AFC North
in End Zone Buzz, on July 23, 2008
...e key players are still maturing, it could be even better in 2008. They also took the steps to add defensive players like tackles Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams.
Why They Might Not Win the Division...
NFL Division Previews: AFC West
in End Zone Buzz, on July 22, 2008
...the Division
Jay Cutler is coming into his own at the QB position, they have a number of talented defensive lineman who can get to the quarterback, and Champ Bailey and Dre Bly represent an upper ech...
Financial professionals continue to rake it in
in Sox First, on July 22, 2008
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Funny thing about this recession. It seems to be affecting everyone except for accountants. In the past I have done entries, such as this one , looking at the phenomenon. No surprises then that ...
NFL Division Previews: NFC East
in End Zone Buzz, on July 21, 2008
...hey should be a very solid unit once again, especially with the addition of jason taylor at defensive end. Washington also has a plethora of offensive weapons at the skill positions, from Clint...
NFL Division Previews: NFC South
in End Zone Buzz, on July 18, 2008
... are numerous candidates to step up and become a quality second receiver behind Steve Smith. Plus, defensive end Julius Peppers has to be better this season, doesn't he?
Why They Might Not Win t...
NFL Division Previews: NFC North
in End Zone Buzz, on July 17, 2008
... can run the ball with Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor like no other team in the NFL, and their defensive line is one of the most talented units in the game. Minnesota finally has promise at wide r...
NFL Division Previews: NFC West
in End Zone Buzz, on July 16, 2008
...rea once again, especially with safety Adrian Wilson, one of the game's most under-appreciated defensive players.
Why They Might Not Win the Division
Losing Calvin Pace certainly didn't he...
Sarbanes-Oxley boosts shredding business
in Sox First, on July 2, 2008
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Plenty has been written about Sarbanes-Oxley being a licence to print money for accountants. But it's also done wonderful things for the shredding business, according to this news repo...
Clueless about XBRL
in Sox First, on July 2, 2008
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Last month, I did a blog entry looking at how accountants were not ready for Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) which is supposed to make it easier for investors to analyze financial ...
Football News & Notes
in End Zone Buzz, on July 1, 2008
...e will receive a bone marrow transplant from his brother this week. (ESPN.com)
- St. Louis Rams defensive tackle La'Roi Glover earned his college degree recently - 16 years after he began. (S...
The future of eXpresso
in The CIO Weblog, on July 1, 2008
...;s a significant insight of Langan's that most business gets done in Excel; I myself have known accountants so enamored of the program that they type their memos up in it, spurning Word. So althou...
College Football Preseason Top 25
in End Zone Buzz, on June 30, 2008
...st a lot, including the guy who was supposed to be their QB, Ryan Perrilloux. They also lost their defensive coordinator in Bo Pelini, now head coach at Nebraska. But they still have loads of talent.
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Best Hall of Fame Class Ever?
in End Zone Buzz, on June 13, 2008
...heir positions: Larry Allen at offensive guard, Jonathan Ogden at offensive tackle, Warren Sapp at defensive tackle, Michael Strahan at defensive end and Brett Favre at quarterback.
Each should be a ...
NFL's Worst DB Combos
in End Zone Buzz, on June 4, 2008
...l players, we turn our attention to the secondary.
Cleveland Browns : The Browns filled a lot of defensive holes in the offseason, but one thing they didn't do is acquire defensive backs. With L...
NFL's Worst DL Combos
in End Zone Buzz, on June 3, 2008
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Continuing our look at the NFL's worst positional units, we come to the defensive line. It is no coincidence that in the last two drafts, all but one of these teams has draf...
NFL's Worst LB Combos
in End Zone Buzz, on June 2, 2008
...TD's and the 8th most rushing yards in the NFL, and at least part of that can be blamed on the defensive line. However, the team's linebacking corp is at fault as well. Paul Posluszny may on...
CFOs' road to the top
in Sox First, on June 2, 2008
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Everyone knows that Sarbanes-Oxley has been a gold-mine for accountants. Now we have new evidence that it's also done a lot of good for chief financial officers. According to a study, finance...
NFL News & Notes
in End Zone Buzz, on May 27, 2008
... , and the problems he's had with the media and his teammates, and his inability to understand defensive schemes. (ESPN.com)
- St. Louis Rams wide receiver Drew Bennett is expecting a better sea...
Going for green with accounting
in Sox First, on May 27, 2008
With more pressure on companies to show their green credentials, environmental accounting might well become one of the hot jobs of the future. Here is a good summary of what it entails. Essentially, it's about risk management, collecting and analyzing information on materials flows and po...
Those From Football Who Served America
in End Zone Buzz, on May 26, 2008
...rld War II as a gunner on B-24 planes. He made numerous flights over Germany.
Maurice Britt : A defensive end with the Lions, Britt served in WW II. Though he lost his right arm in battle, he was ...
Whatchu Talkin' Bout
in End Zone Buzz, on May 20, 2008
...om four so far are Northwestern, Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota. (Nittany White Out)
- KC Chiefs defensive line coach Tim Krumrie is a little bit excitable , and Pete Carroll doesn't like that ...
Women accountants: still a long way to the top
in Sox First, on May 20, 2008
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There might be many more female accountants than there were 30 years ago but are still under-represented in the top ranks of accounting firms, according to a new survey . The survey from the...
Accountants lost with standards and XBRL
in Sox First, on May 18, 2008
...ats coming out of a recent Grant Thornton survey . According to the survey, nearly 75 per cent of accountants have no experience dealing with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS...
Enporion completes SAS 70 supply chain audit
in Supplychainer, on May 17, 2008
...ndards (SAS) No. 70, Service Organizations, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is an in-depth audit of a service organization's control objectives and act...
News Around NFL Mini-Camp
in End Zone Buzz, on May 12, 2008
...n one way or another in the fracas. After that one stopped, there was a lesser altercation between defensive backs Corey Ivy and Frank Walker . DE Trevor Pryce wasn't too happy about it all, ...
What You Are Saying About Football
in End Zone Buzz, on May 8, 2008
... Football Talk)
- In the most disturbing story you'll probably hear in a while, former Viking defensive end Darrion Scott was arrested and charged with felony assault after allegedly holding a ...
Accounting degrees rise 19 per cent
in Sox First, on May 6, 2008
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I have always talked about Sarbanes-Oxley being a gold-mine for accountants. So big a gold-mine that accountants seem to be recession-proof . That might explain the latest data showing that acco...
NFL Players Coming Back From Injury
in End Zone Buzz, on May 5, 2008
...t almost certainly will not be ready for week 1.
DE Patrick Kerney, Seattle Seahawks: The big defensive end isn't participating in mini-camp , but all signs are that he will be good to go so...
'Round The Web - Blogs Speak
in End Zone Buzz, on May 2, 2008
...t consider enough to list him among draft-worthy players, and who Mel Kiper said was his 66th-rated defensive end. (Music City Miracles)
- Big Tuna Parcells continues to make his mark in the Dolphi...
What Pundits Are Saying About The Draft
in End Zone Buzz, on April 29, 2008
...at No. 5 was a brilliant move. ... The only shock is that Dorsey fell so far. Dorsey is a dominant defensive tackle. There is little chance he will be a bust.
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com: LenDale Wh...
The business of corruption
in Sox First, on April 29, 2008
...ecord year is in store for FCPA enforcement. And just as Sarbanes-Oxley turned into a goldmine for accountants, the FCPA has turned into a bonanza for lawyers, accounting firms, forensic computer spe...
Picks That Made You Go Hmm...
in End Zone Buzz, on April 28, 2008
...idering the NFL did not even list among players who might get drafted, and he was the 66th rated defensive end in college football according to Mel Kiper.
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Who Should Rams Go With?
in End Zone Buzz, on April 24, 2008
...tion, according to multiple team sources. The way we hear it, the coaches think Dorsey is the best defensive player in the draft and have made their feelings well known in the draft room. In recent me...
