Monthly Archives: December 2010

The “Young Turk” speaks out on the need for separation of business and state

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Our country was founded upon the principle of the separation of church and state.  This doctrine was essential to guarantee religious freedom in our nation.  Now that business … Continue reading

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Dear President Obama, now that you have given Larry Summers the boot….

Dear President Obama: Now that Larry Summers has “resigned” (i.e., been booted out) as your economic advisor, I am submitting my application to replace him in that capacity. I am a Certified Public Accountant with over thirty years of business … Continue reading

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Harvey on marketing an accounting firm and life

On average it takes seven years to build a public accounting practice.  As many of you can testify, it’s not easy obtaining clients, even though we are bombarded hourly with emails from marketers promising and guaranteeing instantaneous success. Many of … Continue reading

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Is it still gauche for CPAs to cry?

It’s a question that may need to be addressed, since the Majority Whip, John Boehner, weeped on television recently, and it was regarded by some to be an effective way to move voters.  Maybe if CPAs start bawling, we can move some … Continue reading

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With the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell”, certain military maneuvers take on a whole new meaning.

Like 75% of the people in our country, I’m for gays serving openly in the military or in any capacity, having all of the same equal rights and privileges as others.  I sincerely respect their life style and all of … Continue reading

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Senate Sends Tax Bill to House

Senate Sends Tax Bill to House  December 15, 2010 The Senate on Wednesday approved a tax deal between the White House and congressional Republicans. The vote was 81 to 19. Sen. Bernie Sanders voted against the $858 billion package. He … Continue reading

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Is Bernie Sanders a modern-day Robin Hood? A letter from Bernie….

Dear William:   I want to take this opportunity to thank you very much for contacting my office regarding the recent tax deal struck between President Obama and the Republican leadership. Frankly, the response from Vermonters and Americans all across … Continue reading

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IRS is on its way to see who’s been naughty and nice….

You better watch out, you better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why, The IRS is coming to town. He’s making a list, and checking it twice, Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice, The IRS is coming … Continue reading

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Isn’t it more fiscally conservative to reduce debt?

It is conservative to minimize debt and control spending.  I am conservative in this sense. But isn’t amassing $15 trillion of national debt not conservative?  I am for a balanced budget amendment.  I am for reducing spending:  get me a … Continue reading

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The Meaning of Christmas

The meaning of Christmas to me is summed up concisely and nicely in the sermon given by the bishop at the end of the 1947 classic movie, “The Bishop’s Wife.”  Since I am an accountant, I am forced to reduce … Continue reading

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