Description: By expanding their knowledge base, actuaries can develop a broad business perspective which in combination with the analytical skills characteristic of the profession can help them succeed in the areas of strategy and general management.

Description: This article discusses the discount rate that should be used under GASB 45. Public employers now find themselves in a similar situation to private sector employers in the early 1990's in that GASB 45 requires them to measure liabilities including post-retirement medical liabilities using accrual accounting.

Description: This article contains interviews with the directors of three Society of Actuaries departments. Margaret Ann Jordan is the managing director of Information Technology and Services, Tiffany Berger is the director of Finance and Facilities, and Toni Murril is the director of Human Resources.

Description: The goal of the session was to provide actuaries with an overview of the experiences of being an independent actuary and several details to be considered when setting up your own business.

Description: Letter from the president. After a long, but gratifying, six-year journey, the SOA’s basic education restructuring is now fully implemented. Basic education (i.e., through FSA) now reflects a sound, solid continuum.

Description: Feature article about what the SOA’s CPD Requirement means to actuaries.

Description: Editorial on Continuing Education.

Description: Table of contents

Description: Survey results from the Marketing and Distribution Section. From News Direct, June 2007, Issue No. 56.

Description: An introduction to the SOA Education Committee and summary of exam process.