Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPC, CFE

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75179334168138681852012-01-23T10:26:30.306-08:00Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPC, CFEIndependent consultant. Audit. Finance. Tax. Risk.Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-36769269477208098622011-12-08T05:49:00.000-08:002011-12-08T05:51:03.607-08:00How te Resolve the Crisis in Europe

Potential Solutions for the European CrisisHoward Davies, former deputy governor of the Bank of England and former director of the London School of Economics, talks about the outlook for a resolution to Europe's sovereign-debt crisis.GLOBAL ECONOMYHope for American Manufacturing—and Maybe JobsSome factory work is returning to the U.S., thanks to a narrowing wage gap with low-cost countries and to

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-38140685789651544632011-11-06T08:51:00.001-08:002011-11-06T08:51:59.310-08:00Greece and the Future of the Euro

Greece and the Future of the EuroUnder the current circumstances, it is not crazy to think that the Greek crisis will have an impact on the very existence of the Euro in the mid-term.GLOBAL ECONOMYMF Global is First Big US Victim of Europe CrisisThe European debt crisis has claimed its first big casualty on Wall Street, a securities firm run by former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine.What Large

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-11980993110971276702011-10-01T11:04:00.000-07:002011-10-01T11:05:40.245-07:00Worst Corporate Language Ever

Worst Corporate Language EverBusiness clichés have long been allowed to proliferate and multiply within the business establishment. These are some of the worst.GLOBAL ECONOMYThe Basic Role of GovernmentThe fight between Congress and President Obama is not about reducing the deficit by $1.2 trillion to hit some artificial budget target. It is about reconciling fundamentally competing visions of

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-12787558577425060002011-06-07T19:04:00.000-07:002011-06-07T19:08:13.101-07:00Interview with Marcel Gaudreau, Quebec Representative in Mexico

Interview with Marcel GaudreauThe General Delegate of Quebec in Mexico speaks about the bright perspective of this bilateral relationship and the opportunities to enhance it even further (In Spanish).GLOBAL ECONOMYA World of RiskIn emerging markets, the clash between politics and profits poses multiple threats.The Immigration DebateWhy does the Canadian public accept immigration in a way that the

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-48553713069351628422011-03-01T17:15:00.000-08:002011-03-01T17:24:33.212-08:0017 Public Companies Heading to Bankruptcy

IN FOCUS17 Public Companies Heading to BankruptcyThe following article identifies 17 public companies with a large probability of filing for bankruptcy this year.GLOBAL ECONOMYInflation Expectations Keep RisingCompanies are stockpiling commodities to hedge against inflation. This signals that inflation expectations are rising all over the world. How concerned should we be?Merger Activity Heats-up

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-68024265960661358442011-02-03T14:36:00.000-08:002011-02-03T14:37:36.428-08:00Top Risks for 2011

Top Risks for 2011The risks in 2011—conflict from the North Korean succession process, the unwillingness of China to budge under international pressure, the lack of political and economic coordination in Europe, currency controls intensifying global economic misalignment, violence in key emerging economies like Pakistan and Mexico—are intensified by the transition to a new world order.GLOBAL

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-63504701039623560782011-01-06T15:14:00.000-08:002011-01-06T15:15:19.924-08:002011 Economic Outlook

Welcome!Happy 2011 to all of you.In this edition you will find an interesting interview with Michael Wolf, chief economic commentator of the Financial Times, who shares his view of economic trends for this year.There are some other articles on the incredible size of the Chinese economy, the relationship between CEOs and CFOs in fraud cases, the extent of corruption around the world, and new

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-59116272190130171382010-12-01T10:52:00.000-08:002010-12-01T10:55:17.956-08:00Secrets of Nonverbal Communication

Secrets of Nonverbal CommunicationYour body language plays an important role in shaping how others judge you as a professional. Nonverbal signals such as dress, posture and hand gestures influence perceptions.GLOBAL ECONOMYInside a Big Dumb Advertising AgencyEveryone is waiting for Omnicom, Interpublic, WPP, and Publicis to fade away. But these lumbering advertising behemoths still have a few

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-61858566299089837122010-11-03T08:08:00.000-07:002010-11-03T08:11:06.709-07:00Mexico City: An Insider’s Guide

Mexico City: An Insider’s GuideIt wouldn't be surprising if Mexico City's bad press was being perpetuated by those who want to keep it to themselves. Because once you get over the high-altitude hangover, learn the city's do's and don'ts, and overcome fears of violence, you will discover one of the most dynamic, mysterious and beautifully chaotic places on the planet.GLOBAL ECONOMYCurrencies that

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-61905827901000126722010-10-01T08:58:00.000-07:002010-10-01T09:05:23.191-07:00Tips for Building a More Creative Company

Tips for Building a More Creative CompanyThe lack of creativity at your office isn't due to 'not enough creative people,' but a company culture that resists change. This is what really impedes innovation.GLOBAL ECONOMYBeyond GDP: A new global comparison of standards of livingTwo researchers from Stanford University propose a new measure of standards of living based on a simple thought experiment:

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-58581111470503323992010-09-03T16:31:00.000-07:002010-09-03T16:35:54.154-07:00U.S. Needs To Deal With Chavez

An avowed friend to Iran and other rogue states, Hugo Chavez is a reality that President Obama needs to deal with now.http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/17/venezuela-helmerich-oil-intelligent-investing-chavez.htmlGLOBAL ECONOMYThreat of Japanese-style deflation looms for westJames Mackintosh, investment editor, on why Japan's 'lost decade' could yet become a reality for other economies.http://

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-14058223096806122142010-08-02T13:02:00.000-07:002010-08-02T13:03:52.994-07:00Global Business, Finance and Accounting Newsletter - August 2010

The Key To Successful Corporate ReorganizationCorporate reorganizations are risky investments of time, energy and resources, and many do little to improve the business.http://www.forbes.com/2010/07/30/corporate-reorganization-abb-ford-leadership-managing-bain.html?boxes=HomepagechannelsGLOBAL ECONOMYChina Becomes Second Biggest World EconomyChina has overtaken Japan to become the world's

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-62269860489787133732010-07-05T19:45:00.000-07:002010-07-05T19:55:36.438-07:00Reconocimiento de Ingresos

Finanzas para No FinancierosEl siguiente artículo es parte de una serie dirigida a directores generales y dueños de empresas que buscan orientación en temas contables y financieros que les permita tomar decisiones con mayor certidumbre.Reconocimiento de IngresosEl reconocer ingresos erróneamente tiene un impacto inmediato en los márgenes que reporta el negocio y en la evaluación de su

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-50861585611066083882010-07-03T17:05:00.000-07:002010-07-03T17:07:14.247-07:00July Newsletter

IN FOCUSThe surprising truth about our motivationsThis ten-minute video, narrated by Dan Pick, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=player_embeddedGLOBAL ECONOMYRussia and the U.S. most protectionist among the G-20According to the annual rankings released by the International Chamber of

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-44727544222729142922010-05-04T17:05:00.000-07:002010-05-04T17:06:45.184-07:00World's Richest Moms

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to the May edition of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, business, and global economy. I hope you will find it useful. Feel free to contact me at any time would you need any additional information.With very best regards,Armando NuricumboIN FOCUSWorld's Richest MomsOnly 70 mothers in the world have billion-dollar fortunes, and just 7 of these,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-57172883371405177512010-04-07T20:37:00.000-07:002010-04-07T20:38:03.661-07:00

IN FOCUSThe Emergence of the Triple Bottom LineCompanies will come under pressure to assess their actions on a "triple bottom line" that considers people, the planet, and profits.http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/19889?utm_source=feedburnerFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGThe New Role of Internal AuditMany organizations are finding a whole new value for internal audit they have

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-29047109577523850322010-03-01T09:42:00.001-08:002010-03-01T09:42:53.665-08:00Economic loss from Chile earthquake may hit $30B

Economic damages from Saturday's massive earthquake in Chile are likely to be in the range of $15 billion to $30 billion USD.http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100227/NEWS/100229918FINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGCFO's guide to international tax compliancePrudent financial executives should take the time to evaluate their current international tax compliance and identify potential liabilities.http:

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-60912667020558967612010-02-01T09:41:00.000-08:002010-02-01T09:42:24.883-08:00Top Ten Business Risks for 2010

2010 will offer plenty of reasons to stay awake at night, according to a new survey by the Corporate Executive Board (CEB).http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14467748?f=home_featuredFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGSEC to require disclosure of climate change risksThe SEC has voted to make clear when companies must provide information about the business risks associated with climate change.http://

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-14125585417300989432009-12-07T06:05:00.000-08:002009-12-07T06:24:02.006-08:00Could Europe become the next superpower?

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to this month’s issue of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, accounting, audit, and global business.I hope you will find this information interesting.Feel free to contact me in case you require any additional information on the topics discussed below.With very best regards,Armando NuricumboCould Europe become the next superpower?America's

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-15422280219344486142009-11-11T18:53:00.001-08:002009-11-11T18:53:57.051-08:00Global Business, Finance, and Management Newsletter – November 2009

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-65698129798458271892009-10-05T16:47:00.000-07:002009-10-05T16:48:27.265-07:00Global Business, Finance, and Management Newsletter – October 2009

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-24822541009480692202009-09-06T18:08:00.000-07:002009-09-06T18:09:18.957-07:00Global Business, Finance, and Management Newsletter – September 2009

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to the September 2009 issue of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, accounting, audit, and global business.I hope you will find this information interesting.Feel free to contact me in case you require any additional information on the topics discussed below.With very best regards,Armando NuricumboFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGFinancial Crisis Group

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-19427008885879327342009-08-03T16:56:00.000-07:002009-08-03T16:57:32.690-07:00Global Business, Finance, and Management Newsletter – August 2009

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to the August 2009 issue of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, accounting, audit, and global business.I hope you will find this information interesting.Feel free to contact me in case you require any additional information on the topics discussed below.With very best regards,Armando NuricumboFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGTips on Curbing Corporate

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-91602194887746445572009-07-04T08:25:00.000-07:002009-07-04T08:26:47.706-07:00Global Business, Finance, and Management Newsletter – July 2009

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to the July 2009 issue of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, accounting, audit, and global business.I hope you will find this information interesting.Feel free to contact me in case you require any additional information on the topics discussed below.With very best regards,Armando NuricumboFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGAccountants: Ability to inspire

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-34699283882797962722009-05-31T10:14:00.001-07:002009-05-31T10:14:55.953-07:00Global Business, Finance, and Accounting Newsletter - June 2009

Dear friends and colleagues,Welcome to the June 2009 issue of my newsletter featuring selected articles on finance, accounting, audit, fraud, and global business.I hope you will find value in these articles.Feel free to contact me in case you require any additional information on the topics discussed below.With very best regards,Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPCFINANCE AND ACCOUNTINGAudit Watchdog

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-55442107096669539382009-05-21T11:53:00.000-07:002009-05-21T11:54:54.531-07:00"As It Is In Heaven"

Had a great movie experience last night. I saw "As it is in heaven", 2004 Swedish movie that was nominated for Best Foreign Film and won top honors at the Berlinale that year. It's the story of a successful orchestra director that has to retire young due to health problems and ends up conducting his local town choir. "Do not be afraid. Death does not exist" - says Lena close to the end.

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-81694102389225659272009-05-20T06:51:00.001-07:002009-05-20T06:51:37.760-07:00Recomendacion

La temporada de conciertos de la Orquesta Filarmónica de la UNAM ha comenzado. Les recomiendo ampliamente el concierto de este fin de semana. Serenata para Violín de Bernstein y la Tercera Sinfonía de Beethoven. Un solista de lujo y precios muy accesibles. La cita es el sábado a las 8pm en la Sala Nezahualcóyotl. Créanme que esta orquesta está cada día mejor.

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-61985452311237782552009-05-19T06:24:00.000-07:002009-05-19T06:26:15.807-07:00Campañas Políticas

Comienza nuevamente esa terrible época en nuestras vidas: Las campañas políticas. Anuncios, promesas, acusaciones y alguno que otro político ingenuo que de verdad piensa que alguien, tal vez, en algún lugar, pudiera creerle alguna de sus promesas. Somos una de las democracias más caras del mundo y los resultados no llegan. ¿Este modelo es sustentable?

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-25232330177721786092009-05-04T07:29:00.000-07:002009-05-04T07:30:42.136-07:00H1N1 Influenza Update - 3 May 2009

Dear friends,Hope you are doing well.Here is an update on the H1N1 virus outbreak from Mexico City, along with some links to other resources dealing with this topic. I hope you will find this information useful for your projects in Mexico and elsewhere.Current Status as of 3 May 2009- 18 countries have officially reported 898 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.- Mexico has reported 506

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-80152581357997551872009-05-04T07:28:00.001-07:002009-05-04T07:29:10.801-07:00Mexico's Monetary Response to the Crisis

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-27005012870040304312009-04-28T22:04:00.001-07:002009-04-28T22:04:56.872-07:00EPIDEMIE DE GRIPPE – ACTUALISATION

Le Président de la République Nicolas Sarkozy a transmis aujourd’hui un message de solidarité au Président Calderón.Par ailleurs, la Commissaire européenne pour la Santé, Androulla Vassiliou, a déclaré que l’Union Européenne étudiait actuellement une série de mesures d’aide au Mexique.L’Association des Tour Opérateurs français a annoncé la suspension jusqu’à nouvel ordre des départs pour le

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-12781456645875123192009-04-28T21:58:00.000-07:002009-04-28T22:02:11.903-07:00The origins of the swine flu crisis...

All he wanted was to have a nice pet...

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-13266343400525262142009-04-28T21:51:00.000-07:002009-04-28T21:52:26.156-07:00Timeline of the Swine Flu Crisis

This website shows the timeline of the outbreak of the infection in Mexico, from the point of view of a private company operating in the health monitoring business.http://biosurveillance.typepad.com/biosurveillance/2009/04/swine-flu-in-mexico-timeline-of-events.html

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-87850420942987623662009-02-13T09:35:00.001-08:002009-02-13T09:35:46.052-08:00Algo sobre la crisis

“No pretendamos que las cosas cambien, si siempre hacemos lo mismo. La crisis es la mejor bendición que puede sucederle a personas y países porque la crisis trae progresos. La creatividad nace de la angustia como el día nace de la noche oscura. Es en la crisis que nace la inventiva, los descubrimientos y las grandes estrategias. Quien supera la crisis se supera a sí mismo sin quedar superado.

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-8109680959490714342009-02-11T08:54:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:56:40.701-08:00Sustainability Framework from IFAC

The International Federation of Accountants has created a Sustainability Framework that aims to get accountants involved in making their companies and firms more environmentally and socially conscious. The framework, developed by IFAC’s Professional Accountants in Business committee, addresses sustainability issues from four different perspectives: business strategy, internal management,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-28267065372312703462009-01-29T17:04:00.001-08:002009-01-29T17:04:31.730-08:00Bush's Letter

Obama Reads Bush's Letter - watch more funny videos

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-10045208244175498542008-12-07T17:12:00.000-08:002008-12-07T17:15:39.821-08:00Happy holidays from Armando Nuricumbo!

Dear friends,I hope you are doing well and not too overloaded with year-end work, closing deadlines, and crazy Christmas shopping lists… yet. Just want to take a minute to wish you health, happiness and joy during this holiday season.I invite you to look forward to the New Year with lots of optimism and confidence. I am sure next year will be better than this one (it can hardly be any worse, at

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-83075222041597463952008-12-02T20:19:00.000-08:002008-12-02T20:21:28.514-08:00Ranking of Ethics by Profession

The Gallup Poll's annual ranking of public perceptions of the honesty and ethics of various professions found that accountants rank below funeral directors, but above journalists.At the top of the list were nurses, whose honesty and ethics are rated as high or very high by 84 percent of Americans. In contrast, the ethics and honesty of accountants are ranked as high or very high by only 38

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-56384041383658776942008-11-26T17:47:00.000-08:002008-11-26T17:50:54.768-08:00NO PODEMOS CRUZARNOS DE BRAZOS NI QUEDARNOS CALLADOS FRENTE A LAS DESIGUALDADES: NARRO ROBLES

No podemos permanecer cruzados de brazos cuando Latinoamérica tiene una proporción relativamente pequeña de cobertura en educación superior, en comparación con las naciones de la OCDE; apenas el 28 por ciento contra más del 70. Tampoco podemos conformarnos con que México tenga seis veces la mortalidad de Japón o Suecia, afirmó el rector de la UNAM, José Narro Robles.Precisó que Latinoamérica es

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-27656405354712368932008-11-17T10:34:00.000-08:002008-11-17T10:35:58.566-08:00Tips to survive the financial crisis

The Texas Society of CPAs has provided five tips that CPAs can pass along to their clients to calm their financial worries.Tip No. 1: Don't panic. If your overall asset allocation has been in line with your goals and risk tolerance, don't worry. Doing nothing is often the best course of action.Tip No. 2: Only invest money you don't need for the next five years. The money you have invested in

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-22597050323580966042008-11-13T19:35:00.000-08:002008-11-13T19:37:16.689-08:00LA FALTA DE ACCESO AL CÓMPUTO, ELEMENTO ADICIONAL DE EXCLUSIÓN EN MÉXICO: NARRO ROBLES

Hoy día, estar fuera del acceso a los servicios que ofrece la computación, implica una nueva forma de analfabetismo y un elemento adicional de exclusión en México, consideró el rector de la UNAM, José Narro Robles.Al inaugurar el Congreso 50 años de la computación en México. Reflexión y perspectiva, organizado por la UNAM, comentó que si es lamentable que haya seis millones de mexicanos que no

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-28148123612450624892008-11-12T17:19:00.000-08:002008-11-12T17:28:53.082-08:0020 sugerencias para el éxito

1. Cásate con la persona indicada. Esta sola decisión determinará el 90% de tu felicidad o infelicidad.2. Trabaja en algo que disfrutes y que sea digno de tu tiempo y talento.3. Dale a la gente más de lo que espera y dalo alegremente.4. Conviértete en la persona más entusiasta que conozcas.5. Sé indulgente contigo mismo y con los demás.6. Sé generoso.7. Ten un corazón agradecido.8. Persistencia,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-27296099918742352022008-11-12T16:13:00.001-08:002008-11-12T16:13:53.086-08:00Countries around the world are cutting tax rates

Nations around the world are reducing corporate taxes, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.The report found that 21 economies have cut their corporate income tax rates. Eight economies have reduced the number of taxes paid by businesses. Thirty-six economies have made it easier to pay taxes, with the Dominican Republic leading the way in this respect, followed by Malaysia. Twelve

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-11751423532053467182008-11-12T16:10:00.000-08:002008-11-12T16:11:18.192-08:00Deloitte sues former vice-chairman for insider trading

Deloitte & Touche has sued former vice chairman Thomas Flanagan, claiming that he profited from stock trades using inside information about the firm's audit clients.The suit, filed Oct. 29 in a Delaware court, accuses Flanagan of violating Deloitte's policies on independence and conflicts of interest, in addition to improperly trading in the securities of Deloitte's audit clients. Flanagan has

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-1043809537485990422008-10-29T16:39:00.000-07:002008-10-29T16:40:32.958-07:00Accounting Firm Creates Economic Recovery Team

Accounting firm J.H. Cohn has formed a Client Economic Recovery Team to advise financial institutions and public companies affected by the financial crisis. The firm plans to assist senior executives and board members in addressing the risk management and regulatory compliance requirements of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. The team will include specialists from J.H. Cohn's business

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-45450500061093976862008-10-27T16:43:00.000-07:002008-10-27T16:45:52.384-07:00Feds disrupt skinhead plot to assassinate Obama

Two white supremacists allegedly plotted to go on a national killing spree, shooting and decapitating black people and ultimately targeting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, federal authorities said Monday.In all, the two men whom officials describe as neo-Nazi skinheads planned to kill 88 people — 14 by beheading, according to documents unsealed in U.S. District Court in Jackson,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-13389488577999784062008-10-21T12:34:00.000-07:002008-10-21T12:35:48.063-07:00Companies Unprepared for International Standards

Nearly half of U.S. companies have made no preparation to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards, according to a new survey. IFRS and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles are in the process of converging. The Securities and Exchange Commission recently proposed a roadmap that would allow the largest U.S. companies to begin filing statements in accordance with IFRS in 2010,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-53446387695917635962008-10-21T12:32:00.000-07:002008-10-21T12:33:19.059-07:00Cindy McCain Releases 2007 Tax Information

Cindy McCain has released the summary pages of her recently filed 2007 federal tax return.Mrs. McCain files separately from her husband, presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. She previously has released only summary pages of her 2006 tax return .Mrs. McCain received an extension to file the 2007 return because she had not received all the information necessary to complete the return,

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-13918048343088624732008-10-17T17:51:00.000-07:002008-10-17T17:53:02.378-07:00Panorama Financiero - 17 octubre

En esta semana, los mercados siguen siendo víctimas de la extrema volatilidad que afecta la confianza de los participantes. A esto, se le suma la ola de datos económicos peores a lo esperado, que cada vez dan señales más claras de una inevitable recesión económica, sin conocer la profundidad que realmente pueda alcanzar. Las medidas tomadas por las autoridades financieras (compra de

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-71434411365449940222008-10-17T07:39:00.000-07:002008-10-17T07:42:10.833-07:00LA EDUCACIÓN, ÚNICO CAMINO PARA AFRONTAR LOS RETOS ACTUALES

Para afrontar los retos actuales como la crisis alimentaria, el cambio climático, el grave problema de la energía y la violencia, no existe más camino que la educación, consideró el ex rector de la UNAM, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, en la ceremonia conmemorativa del 91 Aniversario de la Fundación de la Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH). Es a través del conocimiento, la cultura

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-21563203613199724132008-10-16T09:46:00.000-07:002008-10-16T09:47:02.858-07:00Un pequeño regalito para Lizbeth...

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-63964884874728002822008-10-16T09:41:00.000-07:002008-10-16T09:42:18.926-07:00HOMERO SIMPSON VOTA POR OBAMA...

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-44525093526419145952008-10-16T07:34:00.001-07:002008-10-16T07:35:53.689-07:00PODRÍA CONTAR MÉXICO CON UNA AGENCIA ESPACIAL

De aprobarse la iniciativa de ley para la creación de la Agencia Espacial Mexicana, por primera vez en su historia, el país contará con una política pública en este rubro, afirmó el director del Instituto de Geofísica (IGf) de la UNAM, José Francisco Valdés Galicia, quien destacó que esta casa de estudios cuenta con especialistas en condiciones de participar en la consolidación del proyecto.Se

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-28383486816226690452008-10-15T08:51:00.000-07:002008-10-15T08:53:38.421-07:00Treasury Proposes Buying Bank Stakes

The federal government plans to spend $250 billion to buy equity stakes in troubled banks to help them weather the credit crisis. The money for the preferred shares will come out of the recently approved $700 billion financial rescue package. Nine financial institutions have agreed to take part in the program, including Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P.

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-41066243454111711272008-10-14T17:37:00.000-07:002008-10-14T17:38:24.307-07:00SE TRIPLICÓ EL CÁNCER DE PIEL, EN LOS ÚLTIMOS 40 AÑOS

El melanoma maligno, uno de los tipos de cáncer de piel, avanza de manera seria, pues su frecuencia se ha triplicado en los últimos 40 años; por ello, es fundamental el diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento oportuno, afirmó en la UNAM, el jefe del Departamento de Dictaminación en Medicina del Trabajo del ISSSTE, Francisco Javier Quintana Ramírez.El dermatólogo explicó que ese padecimiento se

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-89577490667417286322008-10-14T07:55:00.001-07:002008-10-14T07:55:55.026-07:00International Audit Board Focuses on Fair Value

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released an audit practice alert to help auditors deal with the controversial issue of fair value accounting estimates.The IAASB's Task Force on Fair Value Auditing Guidance helped develop the alert, which highlights areas within the International Standards on Auditing that are relevant in auditing fair value accounting estimates in

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-56583888922233226002008-10-14T07:47:00.000-07:002008-10-14T07:48:46.264-07:00CFOs Prefer Separate CEO and Chairman

An 83 percent majority of CFOs favor separating the roles of CEO and chairman, according to a survey by Grant Thornton.The survey, of 688 CFOs and senior controllers, also found that 66 percent believe the average CEO is overpaid, but only 25 percent feel the same way about their own company's CEO. Fifty-five percent of the respondents say they would like to be CEO of a company one day.Among CFOs

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-58443857352919731392008-10-14T07:46:00.000-07:002008-10-14T07:47:17.228-07:00SEC Begins Mark-to-Market Study

The Securities and Exchange Commission said it has started work on a study of mark-to-market accounting authorized by the financial rescue bill that was approved last week.The study is to be completed by Jan. 2, 2009, within the 90-day limit mandated by the bill, and will focus on the effects of mark-to-market accounting standards on a financial institution's balance sheet; the impacts of such

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-59236684902445419632008-10-14T07:29:00.001-07:002008-10-14T07:29:50.558-07:00PARA EL 2030, EL TABAQUISMO SERÁ LA PRIMERA CAUSA DE MUERTE EN EL ORBE

Para el año 2030, la primera causa de muerte en el mundo estará relacionada con el consumo de tabaco y entonces, 500 millones de personas habrán fallecido por efectos de esa adicción, afirmó en la UNAM, el coordinador de Fomento de la Dirección Técnica del Consejo Nacional Contra las Adicciones (CONADIC), Ricardo Delgado Sánchez.En la actualidad, agregó, ese consumo ocasiona cuatro millones de

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-87910508119628400052008-10-13T07:33:00.000-07:002008-10-13T07:35:04.212-07:00La UNAM continua entre las 200 mejores del mundo.

Por quinto año consecutivo, la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) apareció en el listado de las 200 mejores universidades del mundo, publicado por el suplemento inglés The Times, con lo que se mantiene como la única institución de Iberoamérica en permanecer en esa clasificación desde 2004.La casa de estudios del país escaló 42 lugares en este ranking mundial, el cual califica a las

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-60839988517005961072008-07-29T09:22:00.000-07:002008-07-29T09:24:11.320-07:00México necesita reinventarse para avanzar

Los Estados Unidos enfrentan una crisis económica sin precedentes, aunado a la incertidumbre asociada con un año de elecciones presidenciales. Todo esto implica un riesgo importante para nuestro país. Afortunadamente, también estamos observando cómo la estrategia de diversificación que México comenzó a implementar hace algunos años nos ha resguardado, hasta cierto punto, del impacto de esta

Armando Nuricumbo, CPA, CPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04573010308226653988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517933416813868185.post-90638044177586708912007-12-05T17:17:00.000-08:002007-12-05T17:47:54.438-08:00COMPRAR GEO

Una acción que parece ser una buena oportunidad de inversión es GEO. La compañía anunció hace un par de meses que las intensas lluvias que azotaron buena parte de la República Mexicana durante el verano pasado habían afectado el desarrollo de algunos de sus proyectos inmobiliarios. Este impacto, si bien temporal, hizo que la empresa se viera obligada a revisar a la baja sus estimados de ventas,

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El índice de precios y cotizaciones se encuentra casi 12% por debajo de su máximo histórico, lo que en mi opinión constituye un buen punto de entrada para comenzar a buscar de manera oportunista compañías a buenos precios. El tema "sub-prime" nos sigue contaminando desde Estados Unidos, al igual que lo ha hecho con casi todos los mercados bursátiles del mundo. Sin embargo, pienso que los

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