Melissa Bushman - Yahoo! Voices

Ace that Job Interview with These Tips

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:43:33 EDT

You've submitted your cover letter and resume. Now you've been called back for an interview. How do you ace that interview and obtain the job of your dreams? These tips will help you excel in that interview.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Dec 21, 2007

Accounting and Auditing: An Overview of Attestation Services

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:39:28 EDT

This article provides an overview of attestation services. It will include a description of attestation services, discussion of SSAE, examples of attestation services, and a description of what companies can do to prepare for attestation services.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Dec 18, 2007

Economic Transactions: Financial Institutions as Intermediaries

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:46:31 EDT

This article discusses the role of financial institutions as intermediaries in economic transactions. Included are examples illustrating how financial institutions provide financial intermediation.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Dec 18, 2007

Examining the Pennsylvania Accounting Code of Ethics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:45:36 EDT

This article discusses the Pennsylvania Accounting Code of Ethics. Included is an overview of the code, as well a discussion of penalties associated with certain code violations.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Dec 18, 2007

Problems Associated with Illegal Tax Shelters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:43:14 EDT

This article discusses tax shelters that had been established and sold by the accounting firm KPMG. The discussion includes the legal issues involved and shares a managerial perspective.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Dec 18, 2007

Alternative Vacation Accommodations in Cody, Wyoming

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:05:00 EDT

Cody, Wyoming is a popular vacation destination located in northwest Wyoming. Alternative vacation accommodations in Cody are abundant. This article provides an overview of the many unique places you can stay while visiting this friendly and entertaining town.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Jul 09, 2007

Vacation Accommodations in Cody, Wyoming - Hotels & Motels

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:58:00 EDT

Cody, WY is a popular vacation destination located one hour from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This article provides an overview of the many hotels and motels located in this friendly and entertaining town.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Jul 09, 2007

Enjoy a Summer Vacation in Cody, Wyoming

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:03:00 EDT

Cody, WY is a popular vacation destination located in northwest Wyoming. A mere one hour drive from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Cody offers a variety of entertainment. Visitors will find a wide range of activities that are sure to please varied tastes.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Jun 11, 2007

Business Strategy: Creating a Memorable Business Image

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Thu, 31 May 2007 09:02:00 EDT

Business image is the perception that people have when they see your company name, hear your company name, or think about your company. A successful business strategy includes plans for creating a positive and memorable business image.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 31, 2007

Business Strategy: Marketing to Women

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:51:00 EDT

Research has shown that women now make the majority of purchases in industries that are not traditionally considered "female friendly". A successful business strategy will recognize this growing market segment and create a marketing plan that focus on the female consumer.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 31, 2007

Business Strategy: Creating a Competitive Strategy

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Sun, 13 May 2007 14:26:00 EDT

Creating a first-rate competitive strategy is an important part of a successful business strategy. Businesses must develop a plan that addresses ways to compete in their respective markets. This article discusses several methods used to create a competitive strategy.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 13, 2007

An Overview of Cost Accounting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:35:00 EDT

Cost accounting focuses on preparing, analyzing, and reporting information related to the cost of obtaining and using company resources. This article provides an overview of cost accounting and the tasks performed by cost accountants.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 09, 2007

Business Strategy: Identifying the Competition

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Wed, 09 May 2007 09:37:00 EDT

Forming a successful business strategy involves creating an effective competitive strategy. The first step in creating a competitive strategy is to identify the competition. This article will discuss three methods of identifying the competition.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 09, 2007

Financial Statement Analysis Methods: Horizontal vs. Vertical Analysis

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Mon, 07 May 2007 08:43:00 EDT

Understanding financial statements is of great importance to investors, creditors, managers, and other users. Several methods of performing financial statement analysis exist. This article discusses two of these methods: horizontal analysis and vertical analysis.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 07, 2007

The Differences Between Financial Accounting and Management Accounting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Mon, 07 May 2007 08:23:00 EDT

Financial accounting and management accounting both prepare and analyze financial data. However, there are differences between these two fields. This article discusses the differing characteristics of financial accounting and management accounting.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 07, 2007

Journals Used in Accounting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:59:00 EDT

There are four different journals used in accounting. These four journals are the sales journal, cash receipts journal, cash disbursements journal, and the general journal. This article explains the purpose of these four journals and how they are used.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 02, 2007

What Types of Budgets Do Businesses Use?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:29:00 EDT

Companies need to create several different budgets in order to properly plan future business activities. This article discusses some of the more common types of budgets used by businesses.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: May 02, 2007

The Death of Chivalry

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:41:00 EDT

This article discusses chivalry as presented in the tales of Camelot. Included is discussion on whether explicit codes of behavior are honored today, whether people still believe in such conventions, and how the legend of Camelot may or may not manifest in our society today.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Apr 29, 2007

How to Combat Severe Dry Facial Skin

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:56:00 EDT

Severe dry skin on the face is a common problem. Facial skin needs special treatment to increase moisture levels. This article will discuss steps that can help combat severe dry skin on the face.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Apr 24, 2007

An Overview of Forensic Accounting

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Melissa Bushman) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:48:00 EDT

The popularity of forensic accounting and the demand for forensic accountants has increased considerably in the past few years. This is due, in part, to the increase in cases of financial fraud. This article will provide an overview of forensic accounting.

Contributor: Melissa Bushman
Published: Apr 24, 2007