May 31, 2013
Accounting firm Anchin, Block & Anchin adds tax partner to real estate practice
Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP has announced the addition of Michael Carnevale as a Tax Partner in its rapidly growing Real Estate practice.
May 30, 2013
New review tool helps employers measure success of their retirement plan
New tool provides actionable solutions for improving plan results and employee retirement readiness
May 30, 2013
New Wikipedia-style website offers free CPA Exam prep and review
After spending about $100,000 or more on five years of college to get an accounting degree, most young professionals who want to sit for the CPA exam are faced with several thousand more in preparation and review course costs.
May 30, 2013
U.S. privately-held companies growing, finances improving
Private companies continue to grow at a healthy pace and are experiencing strong profit margins, according to a report on privately-held businesses.
May 29, 2013
IRS watchdog says agency staff are misusing travel cards
Although the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) travel card program controls are generally effective, the agency needs to take more aggressive action to address card misuse.
May 29, 2013
Good news as 401(k) accounts nearly double over 4 years
Some Pre-Retirees’ Accounts Top $250,000, Nearly Doubling in Four Years BOSTON – There’s good news for Americans with 401(k) retirement accounts. With the rebound of the stock market from the lows of 2008-2009 recession, to record highs in 2013, those with market-based retirement accounts are seeing their retirement funds rebuild. In its most recent quarterly...…
May 29, 2013
Survey: Majority of SMBs don’t see ‘justification’ for increased hiring in 2013
One-fifth of SMBs reported that the Affordable Care Act will negatively influence their hiring decisions
May 29, 2013
Consumer Confidence Index reaches five-year high
The latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index shows another increase, suggesting a healthier U.S. economy.
May 29, 2013
10th Annual Innovation Awards to be Announced Monday in L.A.
10th Annual Innovation Awards Recognize Top Tech for Financial Professionals
May 28, 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.
May 28, 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.
May 28, 2013
Denver economic growth strongest since 2008
With unemployment down and increasing business investments, the mayor of Denver, Colorado and the city's Office of Economic Development announced on Monday that the city's economy is strong and getting stronger.
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