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Hi, Friend. Here are your Articles for December 6, 2006.
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New Details on Auditing Standard No. 112

In May of  2006, the Auditing Standards Board of AICPA issued Statement on Auditing Standard No. 112, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit (“SAS 112”).  The standard was issued to more clearly define the responsibility of an auditor to communicate to management, and those charged with governance, significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified in a financial statement audit.  It is expected to significantly increase the depth of communication on these matters as compared to prior practice.  Please read on for more information on this important statement and what it means for you!


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Stop, Or I’ll Say Stop Again…Giving Key Employees a Reason to Stay

Many will agree that recruiting and retaining quality employees is one of the greatest obstacles facing business owners today. While some companies are rushing to implement non-compete agreements, others are searching for the right incentives to encourage employees to stay. Offering creative executive compensation plans may be just what your employees are searching for!  Read on for more details. 


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M&A once again ranks on Best Places to Work in PA list as top CPA firm

In September, McKonly & Asbury announced that we were chosen as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the fourth year in a row!  Last week, McKonly & Asbury joined 99 other companies as one of the Best Places to Work in PA at the annual awards banquet.  We were honored to receive a 23rd place finish in the medium-sized company category, and once again be named the highest ranking CPA firm in the state! Beyond just touting our own accomplishment, we believe that making our firm an employer of choice, as recognized by this award, helps us to recruit and retain the best professionals in the business to serve our clients well.  Read on for more details.


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The end of another year is coming up fast,
and with it, some of the last opportunities to minimize your company's 2006 taxable income. The good news: There's still time to take advantage of some tax saving strategies before December 31st. Plus, if you plan ahead, there are a couple ways to reserve some 2006 tax breaks without spending a penny until 2007.
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Fancy new equipment
sure can be appealing, but is it really necessary? Ask yourself how often you've bought some only to turn around and say: "Oops." Click "Full Article" for some guidelines to help you buy office machinery that meets your company's needs without breaking the bank. And there's a few tax saving tips too.
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Is your company interested in sponsoring
out-of-town trips for employees? The value of these get-togethers can be considered a "working condition fringe benefit" that is deductible by the company and excludable from employees' income. But the rules involved in tax-advantaged trips are strict and the IRS often challenges them. But with the right activities and documentation, companies can prevail - as this court case illustrates.
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