Archived News for Tax & Accounting Professionals

Falling gas prices helped April 2013 retail sales

Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they're encouraged by the economic recovery.

News • May 9th, 2013

Lawmakers consider boosting IRS whistleblower program

Critics contend that delays and inadequate rules have hindered what could be a powerful way to fight tax fraud

News • May 9th, 2013

State to spend $15 million for cybersecurity

South Carolina needs to spend nearly $15 million next year to bolster cybersecurity in the wake of the largest hacking at a U.S. state agency, a consultant told state leaders Wednesday.

News • May 9th, 2013

New I-9 form has many small businesses unprepared

A printable version of the new I-9 form is available here. Employers across the United States face a deadline Wednesday that some may not know exists but that could prove costly if ignored.

News • May 9th, 2013

Budgeting and cost overruns at Job Corps, Labor Dept

Labor official blamed for Job Corps problems quits

News • May 9th, 2013

SEC charges Pennsylvania city with securities fraud

Federal regulators have accused fiscally beleaguered Harrisburg, Pa., of issuing misleading financial statements in what marks the second time just this year that a municipality or state has been charged with securities fraud.

News • May 9th, 2013

New 'Flex Reporting' offers deeper financial insight for accounting & business management

Intacct has announced the availability of its new Intacct Flex Reporting, a set of capabilities that gives strategic finance teams the business insight to help guide their organizations to continued success.

News • May 9th, 2013

SBA eases contracting rules for women-owned small businesses

SBA Finalizes Rule Adopting Changes to Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Businesses

News • May 8th, 2013

Feds investigating former Dallas Cowboy for role in Ponzi scheme

Former Dallas Cowboy involved in $25 million Ponzi scheme

News • May 8th, 2013

Calif. labor commissioner finds more than $1.5 million in wage theft from caregivers

Labor Commissioner Uncovers $1.5 Million in Wage Theft by Fresno Assisted Living Provider and Seeks to Recover Wages for Caregivers

News • May 8th, 2013

IRS Makes Appointments to Key Leadership Posts

Grant, Kay Named to IRS Leadership Posts

News • May 8th, 2013

Virginia governor candidate proposes $1.4 B in tax cuts

Under Cuccinelli's proposal, the income tax rate would drop from 5.75 percent to 5 percent over four years starting in 2014, and the corporate income tax rate would drop from 6 percent to 4 percent.

News • May 8th, 2013

Court rules employers don't need to display union information posters

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that employers shouldn't be forced to display a poster informing employees of their right to form a union, a victory for a group of business plaintiffs that includes a Pennsylvania fitness club chain.

News • May 8th, 2013

Feds start cracking down on corrupt debt fixing businesses

Federal authorities announced a crackdown Tuesday on predatory businesses that cheat "desperate and vulnerable" people harmed by the 2008 financial crisis with phony promises to consolidate their debt.

News • May 7th, 2013

Want career advice? Warren Buffett shares wisdom with students

Investor Warren Buffett encouraged young workers to find jobs that they are passionate about, as he offered career advice online Tuesday on a variety of topics.

News • May 7th, 2013

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