A-Team Blog

“Where you live should not decide whether you live or whether you die.” This lyric is from the U2 song “Crumbs From Your Table.” Hearing this line again the other day made me think of the numerous accounting firms across the land that support programs to help people around the world who suffer from a lack of proper nourishment, water, education and medicine.

All of us at AccountingWEB salute all of you who are involved in such efforts.

"Do, or do not. There is no try." Little green Yoda from the "Star Wars" films wisely proclaimed this years ago. His declaration applies to so many situations. Succeed or fail -- in life, in business, in sports, everything. Yoda’s dictum certainly rings true with every one of us, too. Senior citizens, young children, business people, homemakers, students, everyone. Succeed or fail.

AccountingWEB’s Outstanding CPA Association Employee of the Year brought forth nominations from all over the country. Last year, Tom Hood, CPA, executive director of the Maryland Association of CPAs won the honor. It’s now time to declare this year’s winner!

The New York Times reported on a school bus in Vail, Arizona with Wi-Fi access that turned the once rowdy bus into a “rolling study hall.” I think this is a terrific idea. Students are reported to be using their school commute time much more productively—and teachers are noticing the difference. Other school systems in Florida, Missouri and Washington D.C. are also reported to be jumping on the bandwagon.

It’s that time of year again to send us your nominations for AccountingWEB’s Outstanding CPA Association Employee of the Year. Last year, Tom Hood, CPA, executive director of the Maryland Association of CPAs won it for the year 2008. Who will win it based on 2009 performance?