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July 21, 2014 

We are on the road to healthy eating, starting with the recent purchase of a Magic Bullet, a high-powered blender that pulverizes fruits and vegetables into a really gross-looking liquid. We’ve been putting in spinach, kale or carrots, plus any kind of fruit – melon, berries and bananas – and in just 30 seconds, we’re…

Scott Cytron

July 21, 2014 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today relaunched its technical agenda web page to provide a more user-friendly graphic overview of each Board project and enable visitors to better understand how individual projects relate to the Board’s overall activities. The new plan is found at fasb.org/technicalagenda.

July 21, 2014 

In order to continue the long-term success of an accounting practice, it’s crucial for CPAs to invest in the screening, interviewing and relationship development with up and coming accounting professionals. As the class of 2014 just received their diplomas, there is a host of fresh talent equipped with technology experience, new ideas and the drive…

Amy Vetter

July 21, 2014 

The American Institute of CPAs has voiced its support for expanding the availability of the cash method of accounting to small businesses.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 21, 2014 

Do you live in Washington State and know of a local business that does a lot in your community? The Washington Secretary of State is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Corporations for Communities Award.

July 21, 2014 

Ted Stanton lives in a 120-square-foot subsidized room in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, which he has converted into an incubator for his candy startup, Good Karma Karamels.

July 21, 2014 

According to the IRS, a large part of the tax gap is caused by individuals under reporting their income tax by omitting taxable income or claiming erroneous or inflated deductions or credits.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 21, 2014 

Jurors deliberated about 90 minutes before finding the former Georgia State Fair director guilty of fiduciary theft. The trial began Monday in Bibb County Superior Court.

July 21, 2014 

On his Facebook page, Kyle Baxter advertised that he would complete and file tax returns for $40. According to a post in January 2012: "I am a licensed tax preparer and more than happy to take the task (and the headache!) off your hands."

July 21, 2014 

Are vending machines the next step for marijuana distribution and sales?

Isaac M. O'Bannon

July 21, 2014 

Americans squirreled away more money in their checking accounts in 2013 than they did at any time in the past 25 years, suggesting that they remain spooked by the Great Recession, a new report shows.

July 18, 2014 

A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.