http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com CPAPracticeAdvisor.com http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945502/yahoo-to-acquire-tumblr-for-11-billion ahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications. Sun, 19 May 2013 17:16:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945502/yahoo-to-acquire-tumblr-for-11-billion http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945168/are-problems-with-whistleblower-program-the-next-irs-controversy Even after the dismissal of the acting IRS Commissioner and a top deputy who oversaw the tax-exempt division, the problems at the Internal Revenue Service seem to keep growing. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:52:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945168/are-problems-with-whistleblower-program-the-next-irs-controversy http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945167/florida-investigating-3m-medicaid-fraud A Florida investigation into a $3 million Medicaid fraud scheme surrounding an Orlando woman and her mental-health service business has led to the arrests of several of her employees, who are accused of double-billing and taking kickbacks. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:55:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945167/florida-investigating-3m-medicaid-fraud http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945166/large-ohio-city-gets-hacked-exposed-data-may-include-credit-card-amp-ssn-info The city of Akron on Friday morning notified citizens whose sensitive information, possibly including Social Security numbers and credit card numbers, was compromised in a cyber attack and posted on the Internet. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:21 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945166/large-ohio-city-gets-hacked-exposed-data-may-include-credit-card-amp-ssn-info http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945161/new-interim-commissioner-for-irs-as-deputy-overseeing-tax-exempt-entities-leaves President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over agents targeting... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945161/new-interim-commissioner-for-irs-as-deputy-overseeing-tax-exempt-entities-leaves http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945158/irs-scandal-poses-serious-hurdle-for-health-law-implementation Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama's health care law. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945158/irs-scandal-poses-serious-hurdle-for-health-law-implementation http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945109/40-states-see-unemployment-drop-in-april Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:05 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10945109/40-states-see-unemployment-drop-in-april http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944684/recently-merged-prager-metis-names-new-principal Prager Metis International LLC a newly combined mid-sized accounting firm with offices in the U.S. and London, has announced the addition of Scott D. Davis to the firm as its newest principal. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:22 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944684/recently-merged-prager-metis-names-new-principal http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944663/new-e-procurement-system-completes-quotpurchase-to-pay-cycle-quot Basware Launches Basware Purchase, Breaking Down Barriers to e-Procurement Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:50 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944663/new-e-procurement-system-completes-quotpurchase-to-pay-cycle-quot http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944627/netsuite-partners-with-autodesk-for-manufacturing-solution The relationship aims to transform modern manufacturing by helping manufacturers confront shifting economic conditions, deliver quality products and address customer innovation requirements, all with a flexible, cloud-based system. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:20 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944627/netsuite-partners-with-autodesk-for-manufacturing-solution http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944609/paychex-names-gibson-as-senior-vice-president Former Convergys executive John B. Gibson has more than 20 years experience in business services, and HR solutions and technology Fri, 17 May 2013 08:44:05 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944609/paychex-names-gibson-as-senior-vice-president http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944591/weisermazars-names-new-head-of-firms-health-care-group Accounting, tax and advisory services firm WeiserMazars LLP has announced that Kenneth M. Fischer has been named as the new Partner-in-Charge of the Health Care Group, effective May 1, 2013. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:51 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944591/weisermazars-names-new-head-of-firms-health-care-group http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944582/400-irs-offices-to-close-on-friday-may-24-due-to-budget-and-sequester All IRS offices, including all toll-free hotlines, the Taxpayer Advocate Service and the agencys nearly 400 taxpayer assistance centers nationwide, will be closed on those days. IRS employees will be furloughed without pay. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:18:22 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944582/400-irs-offices-to-close-on-friday-may-24-due-to-budget-and-sequester http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944462/massachusetts-reports-employment-downturn-in-april Higher payroll taxes and federal sequestration spending cuts are keeping the Bay State stuck in a "soft patch" of economic growth that could last until the end of the year unless federal fiscal policy changes are put into immediate action, experts said... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944462/massachusetts-reports-employment-downturn-in-april http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944466/for-some-considering-homes-rent-vs-buy-is-getting-more-complicated Southern Nevada's housing market has a "breakeven horizon" of three years, meaning it takes that long until owning a house becomes cheaper than renting, according to a new report from Seattle research firm Zillow. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:25:10 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944466/for-some-considering-homes-rent-vs-buy-is-getting-more-complicated http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944465/ny-cpa-firm-named-as-one-of-best-companies-to-work-for For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:11 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944465/ny-cpa-firm-named-as-one-of-best-companies-to-work-for http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944461/71-year-old-lottery-winner-gets-1-year-in-prison-for-strange-tax-evasion-scheme He was sentenced to one year and one day of prison by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab for evading taxes on several lottery and gambling winnings. The retiree also was given a $3,000 fine and ordered to pay full restitution of $132,445 in... Fri, 17 May 2013 00:19:12 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10944461/71-year-old-lottery-winner-gets-1-year-in-prison-for-strange-tax-evasion-scheme http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943371/an-easier-way-for-small-businesses-to-stay-compliant-with-work-opportunity-tax-credit With the many new employer tax laws and credits that have gone into effect over the past couple of years, there's little doubt that some small businesses are still unsure of many reporting requirements. For those considering the federal Work Opportunity... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943371/an-easier-way-for-small-businesses-to-stay-compliant-with-work-opportunity-tax-credit http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940900/embezzlement-charges-pressed-against-former-ywca-cfo A former chief financial officer accused of stealing more than $280,000 from YWCA Oklahoma City was charged with embezzlement Thursday in Oklahoma County District Court. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:06:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940900/embezzlement-charges-pressed-against-former-ywca-cfo http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943576/irs-chief-fired-over-targeting-of-conservative-nonprofits President Obama announced during a press conference at about 5:30 on Thursday evening that the Treasury Secretary had asked for, and received, the resignation of the acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943576/irs-chief-fired-over-targeting-of-conservative-nonprofits http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943552/new-features-in-sage-one-give-small-businesses-integration-with-bank-data-and-offer-greater-customization Sage says the new features were developed in response to customer feedback, allowing Sage One to meet small business needs while also delivering a positive user experience. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:41 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943552/new-features-in-sage-one-give-small-businesses-integration-with-bank-data-and-offer-greater-customization http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943088/get-ready-for-the-post-pc-world-says-accounting-thoughtleader Rick Richardson Delivers Keynote to New Jersey CPA Society: More than 1,200 professionals gather at New Jersey CPA conference for keynotes, CPE credits and networking. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:06:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943088/get-ready-for-the-post-pc-world-says-accounting-thoughtleader http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940909/130k-embezzlement-charged-against-bank-employee If convicted, she could face up to 30 years in prison. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:37:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940909/130k-embezzlement-charged-against-bank-employee http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943372/baby-boomer-retirements-driving-small-business-sales Baby boomers preparing for retirement are driving a surge in small business sales, as they find more and more buyers confident enough in the improving economy to expand their own businesses through acquisitions. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943372/baby-boomer-retirements-driving-small-business-sales http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943367/irs-bias-against-conservative-groups-may-result-in-civil-rights-probe The FBI's criminal investigation of the Internal Revenue Service could include potential civil rights violations, false statements and potential violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in some partisan political... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:26:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10943367/irs-bias-against-conservative-groups-may-result-in-civil-rights-probe http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940910/regions-bank-settles-25m-fraud-complaint Birmingham, Ala.-based Regions Financial Corp. has agreed to pay the Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System $25 million to settle a complaint alleging that it was defrauded by a former portfolio manager, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:37:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940910/regions-bank-settles-25m-fraud-complaint http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10942803/thomson-reuters-makes-big-indirect-tax-announcement-for-businesses-doing-global-trade Robust determination and calculation engine extends ERP tax functionality to support complex indirect tax needs Wed, 15 May 2013 05:48:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10942803/thomson-reuters-makes-big-indirect-tax-announcement-for-businesses-doing-global-trade http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940914/bipartisan-tax-overhaul-proposal-being-reviewed-in-maine Lawmakers on Friday were presented with a dramatic tax reform proposal co-sponsored by bipartisan group of legislators. Tue, 14 May 2013 14:52:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940914/bipartisan-tax-overhaul-proposal-being-reviewed-in-maine http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940916/missouri-lawmakers-send-income-tax-cut-proposal-to-governor Whether Missouri individuals and businesses get the first state income tax cut in 90 years is up to Gov. Jay Nixon. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:33:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940916/missouri-lawmakers-send-income-tax-cut-proposal-to-governor http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940917/federal-reserve-says-it-is-broadening-financial-monitoring The Federal Reserve has broadened its oversight beyond banks and now monitors a wide-range of financial institutions that could hasten another financial crisis, Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:00 -0500 http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/10940917/federal-reserve-says-it-is-broadening-financial-monitoring