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Allyson_Baumeister.jpgAllyson Baumeister Elected to Board of Directors, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – The best perk of such a position would be the opportunity to rub elbows with Ben Bankes. [Sanford Baumeister & Frazier Press Release]
Audit Committee Comp Influences Auditor Support – “The study found that audit committee members are more likely to support the auditor, as opposed to management, in an accounting disagreement when audit committee compensation includes long-term stock options.” [Web CPA]
The Mid-Quarter Trap – More year-end wisdom from Joe Kristan. [Tax Update Blog]
GM board moving fast on CEO, CFO hires – Spencer Stuart is on the hunt if you’re interested… [Reuters]
G.M. Will Consider Lump Sum Payment to U.S. – …but you’ll have to deal with this. [DealBook]

Allyson_Baumeister.jpgAllyson Baumeister Elected to Board of Directors, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – The best perk of such a position would be the opportunity to rub elbows with Ben Bankes. [Sanford Baumeister & Frazier Press Release]
Audit Committee Comp Influences Auditor Support – “The study found that audit committee members are more likely to support the auditor, as opposed to management, in an accounting disagreement when audit committee compensation includes long-term stock options.” [Web CPA]
The Mid-Quarter Trap – More year-end wisdom from Joe Kristan. [Tax Update Blog]
GM board moving fast on CEO, CFO hires – Spencer Stuart is on the hunt if you’re interested… [Reuters]
G.M. Will Consider Lump Sum Payment to U.S. – …but you’ll have to deal with this. [DealBook]

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