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March 28, 2017 

Is a Sense of Humor Important in the Workplace?

It's said that laughter is the best medicine and it also may be one of the keys to success at work, a new Accountemps survey suggests. Seventy-eight percent of CFOs interviewed said an employee's sense of humor is at least somewhat important for ...

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March 28, 2017 

CFOs Spending More Time on Strategic Guidance

Grant Thornton’s survey shows that managing risk is top of mind for CFOs, with two-thirds of respondents reporting that they want to reconcile their risk management strategy with their business strategy. Additionally, 70 percent expect to increase ...

 4 Investments That Can Lower Income Taxes

March 28, 2017 

4 Investments That Can Lower Income Taxes

For taxpayers looking to get the most out of their investments, the following options may lower current taxes owed, allow investments to grow tax-free or a combination of both.

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March 28, 2017 

4 Questions to Ask New Business Valuation Clients

Attracting new clients is a common challenge for valuation professionals. Unlike traditional accounting services (such as tax preparation and audits) that some clients need each year, valuations are often performed to meet a one-time need triggered by ...

 Education and Social Media Use Affect Risk of Hacking

March 28, 2017 

Education and Social Media Use Affect Risk of Hacking

More people than ever are having their identity stolen online, and the list of companies disclosing personal data breaches recently has included internet giants LinkedIn, Yahoo, and Tumblr. What’s more, the hacks are poised to keep on coming, and ...

 Five Ways to Decrease Tax Audit Risks

March 28, 2017 

Five Ways to Decrease Tax Audit Risks

There are a number of ways businesses can decrease their likelihood of a tax audit without having to pack up and move to the wilderness. While deploying these 5 tactics does not guarantee that the IRS won’t come knocking at your ...

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March 28, 2017 

What The Boss Thinks Of Your Messy Desk

Clean up your act. Spend a few minutes every day clearing out old documents, food wrappers and dirty dishes. Reduce clutter by organizing files or going paperless. Keep it simple. It's OK to have a few things in your workspace that are inspiring or ...

 Airline Group Calls for Solution to New Electronics Ban

March 27, 2017 

Airline Group Calls for Solution to New Electronics Ban

APEX believes that without viable solutions provided to airlines, the electronics ban may spread well beyond the intended scope. Since the existing security scope includes individuals with travel privileges to the U.S. and U.K., these same individuals ...

 Mortgage Rates Drop to 4.29%

March 27, 2017 

Mortgage Rates Drop to 4.29%

Mortgage rates retreated to one-month lows, continuing declines that began with the Federal Reserve's quarter-point interest rate hike. The Fed rate hike and dropping oil prices help keep a lid on inflation, which coupled with the suddenly wobbly ...