Field work.

a. Interview a practicing accountant, in either a CPA firm or a corporate environment. Find

out what your interviewee knows about XBRL and its advantages for accounting firms and

their clients.

b. Refer to the list of XBRL tagging software referenced in the chapter. Choose two or three of

the software packages on the list; apply the software evaluation methodology discussed earlier

in the text. As your evaluation criteria, use cost (weight ⫽ 5), ease of use (weight ⫽ 3),

and support services (weight ⫽ 2).

c. Complete the XBRL tutorial developed by KPMG, which you’ll find at www.us.kpmg.com/

microsite/xbrl/train/86/86.htm . Prepare a summary of what you learned to discuss in class.