A Historical Episode of Professional Skepticism
“To perform their role properly—to assure that reported financial and economic successes are not illusory—auditors must approach their jobs with independence and skepticism.” —PCAOB Chairman James R....
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State and Local Government Pensions at the Crossroads
In Brief Underfunding, questionable investment decisions, imperfect assumptions on future market returns, declining interest rates, and the structure of defined benefit plans have created a fiscal...
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ICYMI | One Accounting Firm’s Contributions to World War II
In Brief The United States’ entry into World War II marked the start of the largest business undertaking in the nation’s history, and accountants were needed to keep track of records and act as...
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ICYMI | State and Local Government Pensions at the Crossroads
In Brief Underfunding, questionable investment decisions, imperfect assumptions on future market returns, declining interest rates, and the structure of defined benefit plans have created a fiscal...
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The Life and Career of Colonel Arthur H. Carter
In Brief Colonel Arthur H. Carter was one of the recognized leaders of the accounting profession during the period of “CPA Movement” in the early 20th century. He was closely intertwined with the...
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Women Accountants at Haskins & Sells During the 1920s
In Brief In the early decades of the last century, women CPAs were not as common in the accounting profession as they have become today. The article focuses on the life and career of Jennie May Palen,...
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ICYMI | Women Accountants at Haskins & Sells During the 1920s
In Brief In the early decades of the last century, women CPAs were not as common in the accounting profession as they have become today. The article focuses on the life and career of Jennie May Palen,...
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