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Read the Four Points!
ASWA members can access articles of interest in the "Four Points" categories of Accounting & Auditing, Controllership, Leadership and Tax. All you need to do is click on the category of interest on the compass icon to the left and enter your member ID and password. This month's "Four Points" articles include... Read more >
President's Message
By Barbara W. Covington, ASWA National President
The 2008 JNC in Dallas was a great experience to all who attended! The opening session with Leah Koontz, Vice President Controller of Southwest Airlines had everyone wishing they had as much fun at their job as the accounting and finance employees at Southwest. We were all encouraged to have the “Southwest” attitude during our time in Dallas! Read more >
Social Networking
By Lee K. Lowery, MPA, ASWA Executive Director
An overwhelming 84% of members polled in the 2007 membership survey feel that “networking” is at least one of the top two benefits of ASWA membership. It’s true - ASWA has a tremendous reputation for its grassroots networking at our nearly eighty chapters nationwide as well as for the wonderful face-to-face connections we make at our regional and national conferences. What may not be so familiar for many of us is the dawn of a new age of networking - “social networking” – and its potential for strengthening both our careers and our ASWA network. Read more >
2008 Balance Award Winners
Kathleen Rakestraw & Karen J. Gunther
On October 29th, The Foundation awarded the 2008 Balance Awards to ten recipients during the American Society of Women Accountants/American Woman’s Society of Certified Professional Accountants Joint National Conference in Dallas, Texas. Look inside to see who won! Read more >
IFRS: What’s on the Horizon for Private Companies
Patty Lobingier, PhD, written exclusively for Becker CPE
With the proposed change in reporting requirements for US public companies from US GAAP to IFRS, it is time to examine what this conversion means for the millions of private companies in the US. Though public companies have a proposed time frame for adoption and can plan the conversion process, the impact on private companies moving to IFRS is a bit more uncertain. Read more >
Social Security's Compassionate Allowances
On Monday, October 27th, Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced the national rollout of the Social Security Agency’s Compassionate Allowances initiative, a way to expedite the processing of disability claims for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe that their conditions obviously meet Social Security’s standards. Read more >
2009 JNC in Las Vegas
By Susan Tripepi, 2009 JNC Co-Chair
Each year we anxiously await the Joint National Conference (JNC). We look forward to seeing old friends again, making new connections, acquiring many hours of Professional Education and getting out of town for four or five days. For me, the anticipation is like waiting for my birthday or a special holiday. But before we know it, the JNC is over and we all go home and back into our routines. Read more >
Foundation Update
By Denisa Jones, CPA, Foundation Chair
The ASWA Educational Foundation (The Foundation) board would like to thank each of you for your generous contributions during the Joint National Conference (JNC) in Dallas, Texas. For starters, the Dress for Success “Accessory Drive” was very successful, thanks to everyone who brought items for the Dallas chapter of Dress for Success. We look forward to continuing this drive annually. Ashley Martin from the Dallas chapter of Dress for Success sent The Foundation the following words of appreciation: Read more >
IRS Form 990 N Update
Lee K. Lowery, Executive Director
As many chapter leaders are aware, the new form 990-Ns (e-Postcards) for ASWA's 501(c)(3) and (c)(6) group exemptions were due on November 15th. As announced in the May issue of The Compass, ASWA Headquarters staff filed for each of the chapters for which we had an EIN number on file. Read this article to determine the status of your chapter. Read more >
National News
This section of The Compass provides National and Regional level information to members. This month, look for information regarding membership benefits through an affinity partnership with Faxser.com, upcoming regional and industry events and members in the spotlight. Read more >
Chapter Corner
This section of The Compass provides important and timely information to chapter leaders. Highlights from this month's Corner include the first of a 3-part series on hosting a regional conference, updates from the National Membership, Communications and Chapter Partnering committees, a call for chapter templates and more. Read more >
2008-2009 National Board
Have a question or feedback for ASWA's National Board? The 2008-2009 officers and directors are listed by committee to help you find the appropriate board member to communicate with. Read more >
Thank You IRS & KPMG
This month, The Compass is brought to you by the IRS & KPMG! Read more >
Partner Page
ASWA's national partners provide helpful and important resources to our members. Read more >
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