Description: This session at the 2003 Valuation Actuary Symposium reviews the actuarial aspects of GAAP accounting including methods and considerations of reporting under FAS 60, FAS 97, FAS 120, FAS 133 and Purchase GAAP. Examples and financial statement case studies are introduced.

Description: Unintended consequences of certain approaches used by companies to satisfy FAS 113 reinsurance accounting.

Description: This is a link to an article that describes the Competency Framework Self-Assessment Tool that measures your skill level for each of eight competencies. By using the CF and the Self-Assessment Tool you can identify areas where improvement is needed so you can focus your professional development to help further your career.

Description: The author describes the Society of Actuaries’ Competency Framework [CF], and discusses how actuaries can benefit from using the CF Self-Assessment Tool, which measures your skill level for each of the eight competencies. At the end of the assessment, a PDF file is generated that graphically shows your results along with all the supporting detail. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.

Description: Editorial discussing the Section response to the recent financial crisis.

Description: Reviews Section activities over the past year in education and research.

Description: The editorial emphasizes the importance of actuaries learning to excel at communication, and questions continuing education requirements that place maximums on the number of credits that can be earned for education in this area.

Description: Chairperson’s column describing ways members of the Section can volunteer for section activities.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing the Section's 2009 focus on continuing education, research, PBA, and international issues.

Description: Survey results focusing on what can be improved to provide value to the members.