Why Just the AICPA?
Re: AICPA's Plan for Global Business Designation Forges Ahead
From: Ed Ketz, Smeal College of Business at Penn State, k55@psu.edu

On Cognitor:  I think the idea is superfluous since we already have such a designation -- it's called MENSA.  Seriously, other than a general intelligence exam, how could you test accountants, lawyers, information systems specialists, marketing researchers, etc. with one exam?

I really don't understand what the AICPA leadership is doing. It is obvious they want to jettison accounting and become the organization promoting the business service professions. Funny, I don't see the other professional organizations (such as the ABA) following suit. If it is such a good idea for the professions to blend, why then aren't the lawyers more interested? The same criticism can be made with respect to the other groups.

Dec. 27, 2000