“When the going gets tough, the tough take accounting.”
~ New York Times columnist David Brooks, who says that the weak economy leads many wannabe humanity majors into the arms of the double-entry system.
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- Caleb Newquist
- January 30, 2010
“High speed and commuter rail are a key part of growing our economy here in Florida, and today’s announcement couldn’t come at a more important time for our state”
~ Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer for the State of Florida and cost-saving guru on her state receiving $1.25 billion in federal funding for a high speed rail system.
Spreading the Sacrifice Around
- Caleb Newquist
- November 18, 2010
“Everybody must sacrifice so this quiet killer won’t eat us alive before we have a chance to fix what was our doing.”
~ Former Senate Budget Chairman Pete Domenici who, along with Alice Rivlin, rolled out their fiscal deficit solution today that includes a 6.5% national sales tax.
Amateur Accountants Need Not Apply
- Caleb Newquist
- May 11, 2010
“It is the last part of the business I would hand over to someone who is less than qualified.”
~ Barbara Taylor, co-founder of Synergy Business Services, on the accounting function.