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1). CPAs vs. Non-Certified Accountants - Clearing Up The Confusion
I wish I had a nickel for every time someone asked me what the difference is between CPAs and non-certified accountants. Essentially, non-certified accountants can simply hang up their shingle and open their doors for business. There are no educational requirements. If they want to prepare taxes, most states require a certain number of qualified hours of study plus continuing education hours each year.

2). Accounting Principles & Standards: Avoid Them At Your Peril
Accounting principles are the basic assumptions, rules of operation, and essential characteristics that make up the framework for the construction of accounting financial statements.

Long ago, I was perplexed to discover that there was no “set” of accounting principles that was presented in one form such as you might find in the Bill of Rights. This.

3). Accounting Police: Do They Exist?
Who created accounting principles? Who sets and revises accounting standards? What if you don’t follow all the rules, do you go to jail? Is there an accounting police force that investigates and arrests violators? It would seem that there must be some regulatory force to make sure that providers of financial statements conform to the rules. There is, up to a point, and here is how it works:

Mainly, it’s all voluntary and it works pretty well.

4). Accounting Professionals: Are They Necessary?
Does your business needs an outside accountant?

It all depends. If you require an audited or reviewed financial statement, then, yes, you need a CPA. In any event, it is always a good idea to maintain a relationship with an accountant no matter how small your business. Whether your accountant is a CPA is up to you. The real question is: To what extent do you need outside accounting services? That also depends on you and the nature of your business.

5). Accounting Professionals: Are The Necessary?
Accounting Professionals: Are The Necessary?

6). Choosing a Realtor in Portland
Steps for choosing the right realtor for you in Portland Oregon, or anyplace else for that matter. Helpful tips in choosing the right real estate professional to meet your needs.

7). Portland Farmers Market - as American as Fresh Apples
Visit one of the best Farmers Markets in the country...here right in the city of Portland Oregon. With hundreds of wonderful fresh products, this market makes the City of Portland even more special. The Portland Oregon Farmers Market is as homemade as apple pie.