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Voxel AI is a platform that combines computer vision technology and AI modeling to improve workplace safety in industrial settings. The platform connects to existing security cameras and analyzes video feeds to identify unsafe events and behaviors. Voxel's AI can detect environmental hazards, ergonomic risks, and improper use of protective equipment. The company has already partnered with Fortune 500 firms and has reported up to an 80% reduction in workplace injuries. Voxel prioritizes security and privacy, ensuring that individual identities are not detected and that their systems are compliant with cybersecurity standards. [Extracted from the article]

"MISFIT 3" is a memoir by Mister John, filled with amusing and surprising stories about his experiences growing up, living abroad, and finding himself. The book covers a range of topics, from his dislike of his own voice to serious incidents like facing loss and a star-crossed romance. Readers can expect a mix of wry wisdom, amusing anecdotes, and unexpected twists in this collection of autobiographical tales. [Extracted from the article]

"Show Don't Tell" is a witty collection of short stories by Curtis Sittenfeld that focuses on urban Midwesterners grappling with middle-aged disillusionment. The protagonists, who tend to lean liberal and are oblivious to their upper-middle-class privilege, find themselves in awkward situations. The stories explore topics such as the "Mike Pence rule," the complexities of physical intimacy during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the consequences of small biases and blind spots. Sittenfeld's writing entertains and challenges readers, offering a clear and affectionate portrayal of flawed characters. [Extracted from the article]

NEWSMary Beth Jarrad, the longtime marketing and sales director at NYU Press, has joined the New Press as publisher. She succeeds Ellen Adler, PW’s 2021 Person of the Year, who stepped down last month after a 21-year tenure at the press.PHOTO (COLOR): Mary Beth Jarrad [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses concerns raised by local government bodies in the United Kingdom regarding audit delays and proposals for a backstop plan to address the issue, emphasizing the need for accountability, clarity on fees, and a longer-term plan to resolve the underlying issues. Topics include concerns over the effectiveness of audit firms, the impact of audit delays on financial transparency and decision-making, and the importance of comprehensive efforts from various stakeholders to address.

NEWSRoaming by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki swept its categories at this year's Eisner Awards. The bestselling graphic novel, published by Drawn & Quarterly, won awards for Best Writer, Best Penciler/Inker, and Best New Graphic Album. "It's great to see that a book that's about something simple can have a big impact," Mariko told PW.In the two nonfiction categories, Bill Griffith's Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller: The Man Who Created Nancy won Best Reality-Based Work, while Thien Pham's Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam won Best Graphic Memoir.Mariko TamakiPHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article announces several appointements including Jennifer Traub as the company's new board chair at the Denison Mines; and the Canadian Gold Corp. appointed Michael Swistun to succeed Ed Huebert as the company's president and chief executive officer.

The article offers information on affordable methods for implementing the Industrial Internet of Things. These methods include developer boards, wireless sensors, and plug-and-play systems and why and the manner in which companies have been using them. Some enterprises are finding ways to collect data to satisfy engineers and accountants.

Innovative IP phones offer a sleek design, re-imagined user Grandstream's new cloud platform, GDMS (Grandstream. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers several tips in managing risk native to existing Microsoft or Google office automation systems while waiting for the version 2.0 of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, which regulates government contractors who secure controlled unclassified information (CUI), to be signed into law. Tips include monitoring activities performed on directories that contain CUI, purchasing cyber liability insurance and restricting access to CUI by requiring two-factor authentication.

The article announces appointment of John Pumpelly as chief financial officer at Command Alkon, provider of technology solutions and integrated software.

The article offers information on the aspects of career options in many industries. It mentions that many data has been collected from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for showing selected occupations with considerable career mobility. It presents a list of occupations which includes accountants and auditors, management analysts or market research analysts and marketing specialists.

The article discusses the evolution of large accounting firms worldwide. Ways in which the failure of the accounting firm Arthur Andersen has created a gap between top tier firms and those in the middle are addressed. The expansion of accountants' role to include business consulting duties and their partnerships with financial planners are described. Tables are also presented listing the winners of the BRW 2013 Client Choice Awards which include Douglas Partners and Pricewaterhousecoopers.

The article announces several personnel changes including Barrick Gold Corp. appointed Christine Keener as chief operating officer of Barrick's North American region; and the retirement of Steve Curtis from the post of chief executive officer of Caledonia Mining Corp.

The article reports that the periodical's Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2008 have successfully dodged the worst of the credit crunch. Their revenues were up by an average of 14 percent over the previous, as advisory services boomed. Despite revenue increases, most of them realized that the era of double-digit growth is over.

The article predicts increased profits and growth for accountants and accounting firms serving in the expanding financial services industry in Australia in 2008. The growth of aggregation among wealth managers have resulted to an increase in the bargaining power and demand for the services of accountants. Key implications for profit and service costs for accountants and firms are cited.

The article focuses on the Lance Thrailkill, who has held positions of controller, chief investment officer and chief financial officer within All Metals Fabricating. It mentions that Thrailkill wanted to show the workforce how their work, and how working more efficiently, impacts the big picture; and also mentions that All Metals Fabricating's investment strategy is reaping dividends.

The article focuses on the role of accountants in the development of start-up companies. Most accounting firms find them as an enthusiastic businesses that need a wide range of services. Odin Consulting agency is in the process of changing its accounting firm as it provides human-resources services to a wide range of clients.

The article reports on the success of the crackdown on crooked tax agents by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in Australia. Sydney tax agent and accountant, Sam Cassaniti was sentenced for tax fraud after a decade-long pursuit by tax and law-enforcement authorities. Six registered tax agents were jailed for terms from 30 months to nine years in 2004-2005. Identifying more tax agents committing serious tax frauds are the ATO’s improved methods of fraud detection and electronic data matching. INSET: The Cassaniti crimes..

Focuses on the likelihood of fund members with large balances to switch superannuation funds, or set up self-managed funds in Australia. Limitation of misbehavior by a surveillance campaign of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to check whether financial advisers are meeting their legal obligations when recommending a change of funds; Success of financial planners and accountants in persuading some of their existing clients to change funds when fund choice is introduced; Expectation for many of the high-balance members switching funds to establish self-managed funds with other family members. INSET: HIGH EXPECTATIONS..

The article informs that benchmarking is not a substitute for a competent reliability professional. Provider of Benchmarking Data (PBD) provides a valid comparison, what advantage or gain is there for a company that hires a PBD to tell it just how it compares to others within the marketplace? Finally, how much is a PBD likely to charge for undertaking a study limited to maintenance benchmarking only? high "name recognition." They are in business to tell the customer how big the gap is. They cannot tell (nor, as far as we know, have they ever claimed to have the ability to tell) what exactly the reasons are, on a machine-by-machine basis, why the client has many failures on a particular pump, compressor or steam turbine.

Focuses on the trouble inside Deloitte, the smallest of the global accounting firms operating in Australia. Divisions over leadership and management between the Melbourne and Sydney offices of the company; Effort of Giam Swiegers, CEO of the company, to impose changes in the firm; Comments of several executives regarding the company's operations. INSET: The big few..

Reports on the Federal Government's latest round of corporate law reform in Australia. Professional conduct of the accountant members of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants and the National Institute of Accountants; Regulation of the members in the accounting body; Causes of flawed accounting bodies' disciplinary processes; Checklist for an effective complaint system. INSET: HOW TO DEAL WITH COMPLAINTS..

Presents a chart of the employment change and prospects of occupations in management, business and financial operations in the U.S. from 2002 to 2012. Funeral directors; Accountants and auditors; Budget analysts.

Relates some 'example of idiocy from accountants,' according to lawyers. Not ordering a cappucino from a French restaurant; Not drinking cappucino after 11 am.

Presents the 2000-2010 projection for management, business and financial operations in the U.S. Accountants and auditors; Budget analysts; Financial managers; Insurance underwriters; Medical and health services managers.

Discusses the long-standing dispute between suburban tax agent and accountant Sam Cassaniti and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Allegations by the ATO that Cassaniti facilitates fraudulent tax transactions for his clients; Counter-claim by Cassaniti that the ATO is out to damage his reputation as an accountant and tax agent. INSETS: THE FIGHT GETS PERSONAL.;A SIX-YEAR SAGA..

Focuses on the areas of individual international tax in line with globalization that provides opportunities for certified public accountants in the United States (US) who want to expand their services. Accounting services related to individual international tax; Features of the zero-based tax equalization program for the tax burden of employees overseas; Tax compliance services to foreign nationals who move to the US; California tax residence. INSET: Making Global Connections.

Provides tips to chief financial officers, controller or certified public accountants in dealing with voluntary investor communications. Definition of voluntary investor communications; Materiality of information; Role of contingencies in avoiding misleading investor communications; Types of investor communications.

The article discusses how certified public accountants are being lured into joining the trend of accounting for start ups in California. Advice of chief financial officers belonging to successful start up in high-tech and Internet sectors; Need for excellent communication skills and industry experience to be a successful CFO; Stock options and compensation for being a CFO of high-tech or Internet companies.

Discusses things that accountants need to know about advising and attracting younger clients. Description of Generation X as losers and whiners by the media; Generation Equity as tag for Generation X; Wealth creation and economic participation of younger generation. INSET: A Silicon Valley CPA Shares His Experience with... by Mark Neal.

Deals with the implementation of regression analysis theory by accountants in California. Advise of accountants to clients about rash investment behavior; Benefits of using regression analysis; Variations of regression analysis.

Discusses the move of certified public accountants (CPAs) to embrace asset protection as a way of shielding wealthy clients from possible lawsuits and predatory creditors. Need for CPAs to be knowledgeable about asset protection; Exemptions in the life insurance proceeds and annuity payments in the state of California; Asset protection resources. INSETS: Overseas Trusts Gain Credibility, J. Ben Vernazza;Asset Protection Planning and Ethics, by H. Daniel Lively.

Discusses the move of investment managers and accountants in California to abandon total return and focus on techniques that pump-up after-tax returns. Major elements for the rise of tax-aware investing; Management of money in an institutional environment; Issues on portfolio allocation.

Features Paul Kuperstein, president of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Other responsibilities of Kuperstein; His social life; Why he wanted to become a certified public accountant; Information on his family business.

Discusses how accountants can deal with transition from a public accounting firm to private companies. Information on the experience of certified public accountant (CPA) Don Outlaw; Lessons learned by CPA Jim Burton; Recommendations on staying in a company.

Focuses on minorities in accounting profession. Their challenges and experiences in the field; Percentage of white working for public accounting firms, according to a 1997 survey; View of business consultant John P. Fernandez on the capability of mixed groups.

Offers advice to certified public accountants on giving accurate and truthful deposition testimony. Importance of being truthful; List of admonitions that will be given by deposing attorneys at the beginning of a deposition.

Discusses the rationale behind the need for certified public accountants in the United States to change their techniques in delivering their accounting services. Information on survey findings on `The Public Accounting Report'; Comments from Jim Kurtz, California Certified Public Accountant executive director; Remarks from Katherine Rauch, Orinda sole practitioner. INSETS: Hood's Team Charged With Keeping the Vision;Is it Time to Market Yourself?.

Discusses how certified public accountants (CPA) should advise clients amid the economic crisis. Remarks from CPA Bob Mayeri; Impact of foreign markets on economy of United States; Factors that will affect the industries.

Profiles Australian accountant, David Smithers. Australian Securities Commission's charges against Smithers in 1992; Incident at the Sydney Airport in September 1993; Role in the historic merger between Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse; Position at PricewaterhouseCoopers. INSETS: The budget mess.;Bean counter pride.;Heartfelt passion for a healthy life..

Profiles Chris Knoblanche, managing partner of the accounting firm Arthur Andersen. His management style; His passion for colorful language; Comments from Joseph Carozzi of Arthur Andersen; The restructuring of Andersen; Speed of Knoblanche's rise at Andersen. INSET: Money? Keep It Under Your Hat.

Lists the organizations whose documents were used in the drafting of the generally accepted systems security principles. Includes the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Information Systems Security Association; Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Features Diana Sanderson, president of California Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA). Roots of her activism; Qualities of Sanderson; Sanderson as a mother; Sanderson as a role model and leader.

Focuses on the problem and consulting opportunity associated with the year 2000 liability for certified public accountants in California. Business risks; Firm services; Categories of clients.

Details the changes in the work and hiring of chief financial officers (CFO). Most reasons of CFO for resigning; Recruiting considerations for CFO and the company; Time needed for finding the right CFO; Growth opportunities for CFO in the market; Questions that a CFO should ask when selecting a search firm. INSET: Temporary placements allow CPAs to start at the top.

Discusses how customer services can help improve the sales of a company. Significance on the need for customer services on accountants; Most important problem that a company should ask to its customers; How to gather information about the needs of your customers. INSETS: Growing tips;Language and the art of trust.

Focuses on innovative management approaches in attracting and motivating the best certified public accountants in the United States. Strong demand for accountants in the country as of January 1998; Challenge of retaining the employee after the training.

Profiles California Society of Certified Public Accountants president Hal Schultz. Career background; Leadership styles; Personality traits; Understanding of the needs of all practitioners; Challenges as society president; Life-long interest in theater.

Focuses on the role of certified public accountants (CPAs) in the promotion of computer system security in businesses. Measurement and evaluation of risks through the Computer Risk Management (CRM) approach; Categories of security and systems risk; Small firms' development of their own versions of computer risk and assurance practices.