Apple has informed investors that due to the ongoing investigation into their options backdating problems, they may be removed from the Nasdaq‘s special “Global Select Market.” How select, you may ask? Well, a mere 1/3 of companies listed on the Nasdaq are privileged enough to make the cut. Wait, was that a typo? One-third ofContinue reading “Apple’s “select” listing on the Nasdaq in jeopardy”
Category Archives: Accounting
Accounting has returned to Nashville
It’s a little strange but within a week of an announcement by BDO Seidman that they were returning to Nashville, Tennessee with an office and aim to focus on the health care industry, PricewaterhouseCoopers makes a similar announcement about said city and industry. What I’m wondering is why both of those firms are just establishingContinue reading “Accounting has returned to Nashville”
Quit today, get hired back tomorrow
A recent story by the AP highlighted an interesting byproduct of the CA shortage – employees who leave their job at accounting firms are being actively recruited back to rejoin their former firm. Seems employers have realized that more often than not in the accounting business employees leave to explore different career options but leaveContinue reading “Quit today, get hired back tomorrow”
Back to work after passing the UFE
It was my first day back to work today after passing the UFE on Friday, and I have to say it was pretty much like last Thursday. New client, but one I was at last year around this time. I can’t say as I felt more competent than last week, although inside I felt moreContinue reading “Back to work after passing the UFE”
BlackBerry maker getting the probe on options backdating
The Ontario Securities Commission has launched a probe of Research In Motion’s stock option practices. An OSC spokesperson said the review was launched in early October, which is not long after the company announced it would have to restate past financials because of its options accounting. Another tech company is having difficulties with their optionsContinue reading “BlackBerry maker getting the probe on options backdating”