Author Archives: Melanie Torborg

Accounting Chair for Globe University-Eau Claire – Dan Shuda  Hi, my name is Dan Shuda, the accounting chair for Globe University in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in comprehensive … Continue reading →

According to research conducted by Robert Feldman, how many times does the average person lie during a 10-minute conversation? a. None. b. One time. c. Three times. d. 10 times. I was amazed to find the answer to the above … Continue reading →

Historically, the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have had a financial accounting approach, with considerable input from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Isn’t it time for management accountants to have input? After all, there are more than 65,000 accounting … Continue reading →

According to CNNMoney, the average American’s net worth has dropped nearly 40% since 2007, from $126,400 to $77,300 in 2010. This recession has wiped away 18 years of savings and investments, mostly in unrealized capital gains.   Most of the decline … Continue reading →

Heather Broberg serves as the Program Chair for the Business and Accounting programs at Broadview University’s Orem, Utah campus, as well as teaching courses in both programs. Heather received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Accounting degree from … Continue reading →

The Security Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a big step when declaring that they will “decide to decide” by 2016 whether the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will merge its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with the International Financial … Continue reading →

How do YOU get a Job in these Uncertain Times? By Craig Wilson Last Friday I picked up the Wall Street Journal Asia Edition as I boarded a plane to come home from Seoul, South Korea. Three articles caught my … Continue reading →

What are you reading this summer? Stretch yourself and read something you wouldn’t normally read. Here are some good books for accountants recommended by AccountingToday (accountingtoday.com).  1. Who hasn’t thought about retiring and where is the best place to do so? … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but my memory is not as good as it used to be. I know that as we age, our memory does become worse, but as a society, I put forth that our memories in general … Continue reading →

I received my Bachelors of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Brenau University and my Masters of Business Administration with a major in Accounting through an on-line program with Upper Iowa University. For numerous years I worked in … Continue reading →