Footnote Magazine

May 2010: Corporate

May 2010 Corporate

Becoming an XBRL Expert
What do you know about XBRL? Learn from the expert, Rose Quast.

120 Hours of CPE: It's So Much More Than a Number
Read about the Minnesota Board of Accountancy's CPE audit of CPAs certified in the state.

Don't Hunker Down in a Crisis
Former Medtronic CEO, Bill George, shares insight into how business leaders deal with a crisis. He advises that companies who take action in the midst of a crisis usually emerge even stronger.

Benefits of a Good Small Business/Banker Relationship
A good relationship with your banker will do more than just help you navigate through the lending process. A banker who knows and understands a client's business can provide sound financial solutions and support for overall goals and objectives.

The New Rules in Compensation 2010 Edition
Employee compensation programs are changing. Pay systems are shifting to reflect new values, desires and motivational forces of the new workforce. It is important to identify and develop formal pay programs while providing flexibility and customized rewards ro employees.

The Case of Ethics at Hy Noon
This monthly ethics Q&A concerns record retention policies.

Report Educates CPA Firms on Forensic Accounting
CPAs have a variety of career path options, including forensic accounting. Find out what the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is doing to educate people about this career path.

Make Your Next Audit a Smooth Process
Review tips on how to make sure your next audit goes according to plan. Tips on the financial statement audit process are also discussed.

Your Best Reality Show
Learn to listen to your employees, and then listen some more. Reinforce your professional relationships by following advice from Karen Oman.

MNCPA Supports Members
Jim Eichten, MNCPA Board Chair, reviews the events members benefit from throughout the year.