tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:30:36 +0000Maurice GreenbergThe Journal of AccountancyPrivate InsuranceInvestor relationsClimate change accountingcomplimentary webinarSEC Division of Corporate FinanceTax complianceCFOgorman health groupHitsSan DiegoHappy Holidays from Pharma Dollars and SenseIFRS RoadmapPension plansAccounting methodsvermont governmentMary SchapiroForbesChina DailyIASBChief Accounting OfficerGlobal Accounting AllianceAccounting PrinciplesAccountantsHealthcare Investment Transactions SummitDeloitte and ToucheOff balance vehicle sheetsSir David TweedieGlogbal accounting standardsResearch and developmentInternational Accounting Standards BoardpharmaValue of assetswelcomeBudget cutsPharma Financial ForumConsumer Financial Protection AgencyImpact AssesmentAccounting ChargeFair Market Value RulesZenei CortezIFRS USAFair Value Accountingmedicare congressEquipment leasingBob HertzAccounting interpretationsInsurance contractsGrant Thorton studyDennis HowlettPublic Company Accounting Oversight BoardFederal regulatorsComputer WorldMark to MarketValuation Research CorpFEI CanadaCalifornia Progress ReportLawsuit disclosures and accountingCFERFWall Street JournalBankruptcyNational Income accountingNeil CottyObamaCredit crisisnew yorkEarnst and Youngpharma newsTenent Healthcare Corporationnew york timesLoan accountingJaguarEarly adoptersIFRS AdoptionFinancial Crisis Advisory BoardCashflowSEC ChairmanFace to face social networksFinancial accountingPharma AccountingIT changesIRSwebinar newsReducing costsContingent liabilitiesGASPTopic 820Patient volumesBrazilAccounting obligationsTraining for new accounting systemAccounting rulesPublic companies coverting to IFRSBusiness cell phonesMark OlsonBloombergIncreasing savingsfinanceFAS 157medicare newsChanging accounting rules in a recessiondoctorsDoug ShulmanAccounting StandardsJoint VenturesAccounting rule changesAudit IntegrityMarket to market accountingFinancial healthUS Audit IndustryLendersGlobal recessionBankspharma dollars and senseKPMGSocial NetworkUniversal Accounting StandardsConverting to IFRSAmbientdrug companiesPJ PatelLawyersAccountingOperating cash flowProperty leasingIFRS accounting systemJRG VEnturesPension AccountingGAAPChief Accountanthealthcare industryTransparent Accounting SystemCarbon AccountingAccounting social networkTata MotorsPharma TaxesFASBPennLiveLawsuit accountingPricewaterhouse CoopesInvestment management firmMarket prices accountingIndiana State GovernmentCPAs knowledge of IFRSIncome taxesarRetirement PlansReutersTaxesState Accounting recordsEric HespenheideWayne CarnallAICPA Trends ReportEarnings strippingIFRS accounting sstemWebCPAIFRSPrivate accountingMalcolm McKayPensions and InvestmentsAccounting degreesPaul CherryGovernmental Accouting Standards BoardBizTimesAccountin gmastersSecond quarter 2009 returnsAmerican International GroupFierce HealthcareYahooGovernmental accountingValor EconomicoThe EconomistSEC Chief AccountantEuropean Federation of Accountancy Bodiestax barriers overseasVancouver SunAmericas Health Insuranc PlansJames KroekerFiduciary accountingPublic accountingAccounting system changeDeloitte Touche Tohmatsuhealthcare newsPlant leasingBank of AmericaCanadian Accountingprinciple based accountingInternational AccountingGlobal wealth investmentPharma FinanceCost of adopting IFRSGermanyInternational accounting mattersCell phone taxesbalance sheetsSecurities and Exchange Commissionsarah rubensteinLease accountingProfessional Accounting Practice IssuesMedicaid Drug Rebate ProgramLand RoverUS GAAPRegulatory requirementsAuditPharma Dollars and SenseA look at accounting and finance issues, techniques, and challenges within the Pharmaceutical and BioTech industries.http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)Blogger53125PharmaDollarsAndSensehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-5763791205733591277Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +00002009-12-25T06:00:02.780-05:00Happy Holidays from Pharma Dollars and SenseHappy Holidays from Pharma Dollars and SenseWe're taking some much needed time off from our coverage of Pharma to celebrate the season with our loved ones. We want to sincerely thank you for your readership, your comments and your participation. Here are our highest rated articles from 2009: Pharma Dollars and Sense: Will principle based accounting improve financial reporting?Pharma Dollars and Sense: IFRS versus US GAAPPharma Dollars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/T1UDh-An2rU/happy-holidays-from-pharma-dollars-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/T1UDh-An2rU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-holidays-from-pharma-dollars-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-2183563060673073529Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:43:00 +00002009-12-14T10:48:18.122-05:00gorman health groupmedicare congressMedicaid Drug Rebate Programcomplimentary webinarmedicare newsComplimentary Webinar: Assessing the Impact of Healthcare Reform on the Business of Medicare: An Interview with Gorman Health GroupSpace is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/504426600Mention Priority code: P1507W1BLOGJohn Gorman, CEO, Gorman Health Group, along with Jean LeMasurier, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Gorman Health Group will examine the current state of US healthcare reform, and its short and long term impact on Medicare plans including the financial, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/SZFTyQNsniE/complimentary-webinar-assessing-impact_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/SZFTyQNsniE" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/12/complimentary-webinar-assessing-impact_14.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-8423164321587837561Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:18:00 +00002009-12-09T10:25:25.770-05:00healthcare industryHitsJRG VEnturesAmbientHealthcare Investment Transactions SummitHealthcare Investment & Transaction Summit, New York City - Early Bird Ends This Friday, December 11IIR’s Healthcare Investment & Transaction Summit (HITS), now taking place on January 28-29, 2010 in New York City, is the deal-making industry event of the year! Join us today and be one of the many to benefit from the year’s most prestigious healthcare deal-making event. HITS brings together the industry’s financial giants, with buyers and sellers, and the brokers who connect them and the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/PRbwjLnT8G4/healthcare-investment-transaction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Thiago)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/PRbwjLnT8G4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/12/healthcare-investment-transaction.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-408901955509547372Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:09:00 +00002009-12-08T11:11:42.769-05:00healthcare newshealthcare industrywebinar newscomplimentary webinarpharma newsComplimentary Webinar: Assessing the Impact of Healthcare Reform on the Business of Medicare: An Interview with Gorman Health GroupDecember 15, 20092-3PM ESTSpace is limited.Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/504426600Mention Priority Code: P1507W1BLOGJohn Gorman, CEO, Gorman Health Group, along with Jean LeMasurier, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Gorman Health Group will examine the current state of US healthcare reform, and its short and long term impact on Medicare plans http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/VgGhuy4MsCQ/complimentary-webinar-assessing-impact.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Melissa)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/VgGhuy4MsCQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/12/complimentary-webinar-assessing-impact.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-5003242446710613359Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-12-07T12:12:19.011-05:00Zenei CortezPharma FinanceCalifornia Progress ReportAmericas Health Insuranc PlansPrivate InsuranceHealthcare Investment Transactions SummitHealth care reform: Private Insurers paying for federal lobbyingA recent article written by Zenei Cortez at the California Progress Report looks at how the current finances in the health care industry are being geared towards federal lobbying. In fact, the article state that the nation's top 13 private health insurers and their trade group, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) spent nearly $23 million in federal lobbying to tilt reform in their http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/g9augNqUXOM/health-care-reform-private-insurers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/g9augNqUXOM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/12/health-care-reform-private-insurers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-1334542166431425880Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:28:00 +00002009-09-15T14:32:51.887-04:00International Accounting Standards BoardFederal regulatorsPharma FinanceIFRSpharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumGlobal recessionAdopting IFRS Key to global financial successAccording to the Associated Press, federal regulators stated Monday that it's critical for the United States along with other countries to adopt one international accounting standard. By all countries having the same policies, we would better avoid another economic crisis. Both those on Wall Street and in the Accounting industry agree with this statement. US companies have the option to begin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/zHqYJIacmv0/adopting-ifrs-key-to-global-financial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/zHqYJIacmv0" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/09/adopting-ifrs-key-to-global-financial.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-7288936642934576658Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:43:00 +00002009-09-04T10:47:16.046-04:00Topic 820Wall Street JournalFAS 157Pharma FinanceMark to Marketpharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumName Change for FAS 157The Wall Street Journal Blog recently wrote about the name change for FAS 157. It will now be known as Topic 820. This rule currently requires companies mark their assets to market every quarter. With the old rule, the assets were held at cost. Read more about the name and rule change here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/MSSduAlPqAU/name-change-for-fas-157.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/MSSduAlPqAU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/09/name-change-for-fas-157.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-8551593417154199798Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:03:00 +00002009-09-01T16:08:04.201-04:00Accounting system changeTraining for new accounting systempharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumIndiana State GovernmentIndiana Government converting to centralized accounting systemAccording to Fox 28 of South Bend, Indiana, the Hoosier government will be converting to one single accounting system. The complete transition will take place by September 16. This has been in the works for years, and over 3,000 state employees have been trained on the new system. Read the full article here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/Y1wCCiFvXDc/indiana-government-converting-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/Y1wCCiFvXDc" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/09/indiana-government-converting-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-8831067284642050083Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-08-27T10:20:23.726-04:00SEC Chief AccountantJames KroekerIFRSMary SchapiroPharma Financial ForumSecurities and Exchange CommissionWhat does Kroeker’s appointment mean for IFRS?On Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission appointed James L. Kroeker the permanent chief accountant at the agency. Many in the industry thought SEC’s Mary Schapiro would select someone with a little more resistance to IFRS. How will the industry respond to a big four Chief Accountant? And most importantly, what does Kroeker’s appointment mean for the timelines surrounding IFRS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/aXYhpINSuN8/what-does-kroekers-appointment-mean-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/aXYhpINSuN8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-does-kroekers-appointment-mean-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-7813821023529317733Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:02:00 +00002009-08-26T12:07:39.229-04:00SEC Chief AccountantJames KroekerAccounting interpretationsInternational accounting mattersChief AccountantProfessional Accounting Practice IssuesPharma Financial ForumJames L. Kroeker becomes SEC's permanent cheif accountantThe Wall Street Journal stated that James L. Kroeker will become the permanent chief accountant for the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been serving as the chief accountant since January. He will be overseeing accounting interpretations, professional practice issues and international accounting matters.How do you think Kroeker's new position will affect the United States and it's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/VVLWlJ7iEtY/james-l-kroeker-becomes-secs-permanent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/VVLWlJ7iEtY" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/james-l-kroeker-becomes-secs-permanent.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-3780108578179553203Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:42:00 +00002009-08-24T14:44:51.223-04:00The Journal of AccountancyPharma FinanceConverting to IFRSGAAPpharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumIT changesControlling your risk when converting to IFRSThe Journal Of Accountancy recently published a post that looks at how companies can take precautions when it comes to converting from GAAP to IFRS. One of the key areas that will be affected during the conversion will be IT, as many of the systems will be changing due to the new accounting methods. Read the full article here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/G4KEA6eaMlk/controlling-your-risk-when-converting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/G4KEA6eaMlk" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/controlling-your-risk-when-converting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-1922453500359699579Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:24:00 +00002009-08-20T17:30:21.487-04:00Pharma FinanceLawsuit disclosures and accountingpharma dollars and senseFASBLawsuit accountingCFOFASB's changes on disclosing private informationAccording to CFO, there is debate as to how companies are handling lawsuits and their accounting rules and disclosures. Under the new rules of FASB, companies would not have to disclose any information that they feel is prejudicial or confidential. This would include not disclosing any information about the money they pay to investors to settle disagreements. Last September, when the board http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/mF2m9vPkX-0/fasbs-changes-on-disclosing-private.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/mF2m9vPkX-0" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/fasbs-changes-on-disclosing-private.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-2385565812206053259Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-08-19T12:33:55.403-04:00IFRS AdoptionPharma FinanceGlogbal accounting standardsCredit crisisTransparent Accounting Systempharma dollars and senseReutersAdopting IFRS slowingIn an article recently at Reuters India, they look at how the current global economy is just one of the latest factors holding up the adoption of IFRS globally. Due to the credit crisis, many countries have seen the need to adopt a more consistent and transparent accounting system. However, with the US failing to provide a date as to when they'll be adopting the system. The G20 Finance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/-PVdQI-rjws/adopting-ifrs-slowing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/-PVdQI-rjws" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/adopting-ifrs-slowing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-7019213770250179287Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-08-17T15:45:53.641-04:00Pharma FinanceFair Market Value RulesAccounting rule changespharma dollars and senseFASBBloombergAccountingFair market value rules may expandAccording to Bloomberg, last week, FASB decided to consider expanding fair market value rules. Accountants could end up expanding mark-to-market across all financial assets. Read the full article here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/gQmkhHrZRss/fair-market-value-rules-may-expand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/gQmkhHrZRss" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/fair-market-value-rules-may-expand.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-735856939592169510Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:51:00 +00002009-08-11T16:54:32.777-04:00LendersSocial NetworkLawyersPharma Financial ForumFace to face social networksAccounting social networkAccountantsNew network for accountantsA new social network for accountants has been launched. Hub Street is a social network that brings together accountants, lawyers, and lenders to create connections in the industries. It also has a unique aspect for social networks.Fox Coaching Associates CEO Nancy Fox explains, “Let’s face it – it’s not what you know, but who you know. Unlike most online and face-to-face networks, HubStreet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/rfWZYy8tL3k/new-network-for-accountants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/rfWZYy8tL3k" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-network-for-accountants.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-5294563270853661791Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:50:00 +00002009-08-10T13:54:42.399-04:00Accounting ChargeMaurice Greenbergpharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumAmerican International GroupFormer AIG Executive settling accounting chargeMaurice "Hank" Greenberg, Former American International Group Chief Executive, will pay $15 million to settle an accounting charge. According to the article,Greenberg and Smith were responsible for "material misstatements" that helped AIG create the false impression that the insurer had consistently met or exceeded key earnings and growth targets, the SEC claimed.Read the full article here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/hr_eSeD3QFs/former-aig-executive-settling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/hr_eSeD3QFs" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/former-aig-executive-settling.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-8653056964136794060Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:30:00 +00002009-08-05T14:41:40.058-04:00IFRSUS GAAPEarly adoptersSEC ChairmanPharma Financial ForumCost of adopting IFRSHow are you handling the transition to IFRS standards?The SEC estimates the transition from US GAAP to IFRS will cost each early adopter $32 million over the first three years. Although the convergence for large accelerated manufacturers doesn’t occur until 2014, you can start reducing your $32 million spend by planning for a smooth, timely transition today.• Have you planned for the cost associated with transitioning to IFRS?• Do you understand thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/KjuBgM5Xckg/how-are-you-handling-transition-to-ifrs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/KjuBgM5Xckg" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-are-you-handling-transition-to-ifrs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-6956460442333272834Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-08-05T12:02:19.871-04:00Bob HertzPharma FinanceIFRSIFRS RoadmapUS GAAPMary SchapiroSir David TweedieSEC ChairmanPharma Financial ForumEuropean Federation of Accountancy BodiesTweedie encourages US to join IFRSAt WebCPA, they divulge that Sir David Tweedie has encouraged the United States to come up with an adoption plan for IFRS. Although Tweeide has and FASB Chairman Bob Hertz have worked closely together to weave US GAAP into IFRS, the new leader of the SEC, Mary Schapiro has not said whether or not she has approved of the latest model of the roadmap to adoption. During the American Accounting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/WRHNGGkYeK8/tweedie-encourages-us-to-join-ifrs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/WRHNGGkYeK8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/tweedie-encourages-us-to-join-ifrs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-2349342941124202815Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:13:00 +00002009-08-03T15:18:37.541-04:00Pharma FinanceIFRSConverting to IFRSGAAPCPAs knowledge of IFRSPharma Financial ForumCPAs knowledge in IFRS and GAAPThe IFRS blog recently asked if your CPA was bilingual. Although the United States has not yet fully committed to adopting IFRS, many other countries throughout the world have begun to take the steps to adopt this new worldwide accounting system. EM sees a new state of accounting in 2012, that where either the US has adopted IFRS or an accounting world where IFRS and GAAP coexist. So, he http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/tIJh-4ewSic/cpas-knowledge-in-ifrs-and-gaap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/tIJh-4ewSic" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/08/cpas-knowledge-in-ifrs-and-gaap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-739314784952075429Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:39:00 +00002009-07-30T16:44:13.941-04:00Reducing costsPharma FinanceTenent Healthcare CorporationPharma Financial ForumFierce HealthcarePatient volumesSecond quarter 2009 returnsTenent Healthcare Corp improves returnsAccording to Fierce Healthcare, Tenent Healthcare Corporation has posted better returns than previously expected for the second quarter. By holding down costs, offsetting growing bad debts, and lowering patient volumes they managed to push revenue up 4.5% and improve their free cash flow.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/Oq0ZoSJoA7o/tenent-healthcare-corp-improves-returns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/Oq0ZoSJoA7o" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/tenent-healthcare-corp-improves-returns.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-7659727541888724550Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:33:00 +00002009-07-29T12:37:02.278-04:00The Journal of AccountancyAccountin gmastersAICPA Trends Reportpharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumAccounting degreesNumber of accounting degrees is upAccording to an article at The Journal of Accountancy, 66,000 Masters or Bachelors degrees were awarded to accounting graduates in the 2007-2008 school year. This is up 3.5% from the 2006-2007 academic year. Read some of the other findings in the AICPA 2009 Trends Report here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/ziw-MHzMva8/number-of-accounting-degrees-is-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/ziw-MHzMva8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/number-of-accounting-degrees-is-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-3963845549508490526Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:00 +00002009-07-28T16:36:38.318-04:00Pharma FinanceCredit crisisAccounting rule changesAccounting rulespharma dollars and sensePharma Financial ForumFinancial Crisis Advisory BoardCurrent financial crisis not caused by change in accounting rulesAccording to the AP, The Financial Crisis Advisory Group has stated that changes in accounting rules did not cause the most recent credit crisis. They did state that there are weaknesses in the application rules that may reduce the credibility in the financial reporting. To see all of their current views, please read the article here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/1UDJS9Xo6OA/current-financial-crisis-not-caused-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/1UDJS9Xo6OA" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/current-financial-crisis-not-caused-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-7669892896395544498Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:40:00 +00002009-07-27T14:45:11.178-04:00Tata MotorsPharma FinanceAccounting rule changesLand RoverJaguarPharma Financial ForumBloombergTata Motors profits rise after change in accounting rulesAccording to Bloomberg, Tata Motors, who won Jaguar and Land Rover, saw an increase in profit after the Indian government changed accounting rules. They allowed companies to alter provsions for mark-to-market losses in foreign currency loans. This resulted in a profit rise of 58%. Read more here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/vRaKYUuZg94/tata-motors-profits-rise-after-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/vRaKYUuZg94" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/tata-motors-profits-rise-after-change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-4246856374983994330Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-07-24T15:09:28.622-04:00Global wealth investmentChief Accounting OfficerPharma FinanceInvestment management firmPharma Financial ForumNeil CottyBank of AmericaBank of America has new Chief Accounting OfficerYesterday, Neil Cotty was named the new Chief Accounting Officer at Bank of America. His previous position was chief financial officer at a global wealth and investment management firm. Read more about their new selection here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/5Api0Bnj_Xw/bank-of-america-has-new-chief.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/5Api0Bnj_Xw" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/bank-of-america-has-new-chief.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510410376109552611.post-2013889046448832458Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:50:00 +00002009-07-22T13:56:23.717-04:00Property leasingbalance sheetsLease accountingPlant leasingEquipment leasingPharma Financial ForumFASBCFOAccouting for leases may change soonAn article at CFO updates us on the current progress of an accounting rule that could change the way companies account for leases. Any company that leases plants, property or equipment would be responsible for FASB predicts this new rule will be in place by 2011.Under the current rule, companies distinguish between capital lease obligations, which appear on the balance sheet, and operating http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~3/bwTFKWQ_JiM/accouting-for-leases-may-change-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PharmaDollarsAndSense/~4/bwTFKWQ_JiM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pharmadollarsandsense.blogspot.com/2009/07/accouting-for-leases-may-change-soon.html