PICPA Members: Take Charge During Faltering Economy

CPAs are a valuable resource for the public, their clients, and co-workers during these difficult economic times. The resources below should be helpful as you strive to keep the various audiences informed about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the other critical events affecting Wall Street. In the wake of the latest events, the public needs to understand the importance of financial literacy.

How You Can Get Involved

• Bring the message of basic money management to children
• Help high school & college students take control of their finances
• Educate adults with the Money & Life program

Continuing Professional Education
How the Economic Stabilization Act Affects You and Your Clients will be offered as a Webinar on the following dates and times:

• Nov. 18, 2 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
• Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.

News and Other Resources

CCH Briefing on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

Education Entities Restricted Access to Common Fund Assets

Fair Value Accounting

• Center for Audit Quality Letter to Congress, SEC
  


• Clarification from FASB
  
  
• FAQs
  
  
• SEC Announcement of Additional Guidance

Feedback from Personal Financial Planners

What to Tell Consumers in Wake of Job Loss

Latest News on the Impact for CFOs

Other Resources

• Center for Audit Quality
  
  
• International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
  
  
• Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
  
  
• SEC
  
  
• Stock Ticker