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Colorado creates rules for marijuana sales and tax

A set of laws to govern how recreational marijuana should be grown, sold and taxed was signed into law Tuesday in Colorado, where Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper called the measures the state's best attempt to navigate the uncharted territory of...

News • May 29th, 2013

Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high

The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.

News • May 29th, 2013

IRS appoints new chief risk officer

The Internal Revenue Service named a new chief risk officer on Tuesday, appointing an experienced financial manager who acting commissioner Danny Werfel says will take steps to restore the integrity of the battered agency's operations.

News • May 29th, 2013

New York man threatened lives of politicians on Facebook

A man who was turned in to police by his landlady admitted in court Tuesday that he made death threats on Facebook against top-tier politicians in New York and Washington, predicting a "dirt nap" for them and writing, "I cannot wait to start killing...

News • May 29th, 2013

10th Annual Innovation Awards to be Announced Monday in L.A.

10th Annual Innovation Awards Recognize Top Tech for Financial Professionals

News • May 29th, 2013

Bipartisan bill in U.S. Senate would make tax cheats lose federal jobs

With the IRS scandal over targeting conservative groups still simmering, two senators -- one from each party -- say the time is ripe to push the beleaguered agency to go after a real, proven target: federal employees who are tax cheats.

News • May 28th, 2013

CFOs leveraging data to drive business growth

KPMG and CFO Research launch eight-week research series to investigate how finance executives should examine technology to get the right information at the right time

News • May 28th, 2013

Survey: Natural disasters are major safety worry for small businesses

Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly.

News • May 28th, 2013

Fidelity National Financial buying mortgage lending firm

Fidelity National Financial Inc. has agreed to buy Lender Processing Services Inc. for about $2.82 billion in order to broaden and diversify its business.

News • May 28th, 2013

Accounting Firms Face Challenges Advising Businesses on Health Care Reform

New requirements create opportunity for firms that develop expertise in their consulting practices

News • May 28th, 2013

Michigan Supreme Court justice sentenced to prison over real estate scam

There goes the judge... to prison. In a Michigan courtroom on Tuesday, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay $90,000 in restitution.

News • May 28th, 2013

WeiserMazars Expands Cost Segregation Practice, Announces Director

The accounting firm of WeiserMazars LLP has announced that Joseph Strickland, Jr. has joined its New York City office as Director and will lead their Cost Segregation Practice.

News • May 28th, 2013

Feds continue digging into Pittsburgh mayor's office

A former police chief has been indicted, and the mayor has virtually disappeared from public view.

News • May 28th, 2013

NC group helping veterans find jobs, careers

Phil Foster survived nearly 350 combat convoy missions while serving in the Army in Iraq, and the experience has taken its toll. He suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and is on an antidepressant and sees a psychologist on a regular basis.

News • May 28th, 2013

New home construction up 20% in New Jersey

Home building in New Jersey is accelerating this year, as the state continues its slow recovery from the worst housing bust since World War II.

News • May 28th, 2013

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