Several states in a recession

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-22/recession-already-reality-in-spots-from-west-virginia-to-wyoming North Dakota, West Virginia, Alaska and Wyoming have indicator showing already in recession. Other states also have concerns. A strong dollar and a decline in the energy industry are two challenges facing state economies.

GFOA Resources Provide Sample Financial Policies

http://gfoa.org/financialpolicies Various examples of different financial policies. GFOA recommends adoption of formal policies - helpful for governments.

Not-for-Profit Knowledge Checks

https://competency.aicpa.org/assessments/knowledge_check/298-not-for-profit-entities AICPA & CIMA Competency and Learning website. Take the quizzes and see how you score. Targeted resources for purchase are available at the end of the quiz.

GASB 80 - Blending Component Units

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2016/feb/gasb-guidance-on-blending-component-units-201613874.html

Federal Compliance accounting

http://sfmagazine.com/post-entry/february-2016-federal-compliance-accounting/ This article is from the Strategic Finance Magazine of the CMA. Here are some important subjects students and practicing accountants should understand: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statements Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Office of Management & Budget Circulars (OMB A-21 and A-122)

California Debt and Disclosures

http://reason.com/archives/2016/02/05/californias-deep-debt-problems