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March 29, 2023

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PwC’s New Atlanta Office Bears a Striking Resemblance To The Trendy Downtown Hotel Where You Take Your Mistress

by Adrienne Gonzalez

Let's get one thing straight: I'm a fan of animal print personally but admit I'm a bit baffled by PwC's design choices in its new Atlanta office. Were they going for the Kimpton look on purpose? Let's check this out. Ummm… that's hot? OK seriously, leopard print? That works in my living room, not so […]

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Would You Like Another Certificate on Your Wall?

by Caleb Newquist

Thumbnail image for MelanconBCROP2.jpgWe knew it. Lucky for you, there will be a brand spanking new certificate come May of 2010:

Because members will need to be able to demonstrate a competency in IFRS, the AICPA plans to launch in May 2010 an IFRS Certificate of Accomplishment for CPAs, which will require 72 hours of content to complete.

AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon* is acutely aware of your disdain for paint and wallpaper so this latest certificate should fit in nicely with the myriad of other certificates on the wall of your office.
You’re certainly not ashamed of your handsomely framed “[Name] Has Successfully Completed Auditing Cash – 2004” certificate so an IFRS Certificate of Accomplishment will look damn good up there.
Melancon: Issues Facing CPAs Include Globalization, Economic Recovery [Journal of Accountancy]
*Two things: 1) How long has this guy been the HFMIC at the AICPA? Is it a lifetime appointment like the SCOTUS? and 2) How do you think he gets his hair to do that?