KPMG Appoints New Managing Partner for D.C. Region

October 21, 2013 

KPMG Appoints New Managing Partner for D.C. Region

In his new role, Carlson, who has led KPMG's St. Louis office since 2008, will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the area offices. He assumes his new role on Dec. 1, succeeding Candace H. Duncan, who will retire after 35 years with the firm.

 Congress Takes Up Farm Bill Again

October 21, 2013 

Congress Takes Up Farm Bill Again

With the end of the government shutdown, farmers and advocates for those who rely on federal food assistance programs are pushing for a new farm bill to win approval from Congress. The day after the government reopened this week, President Barack Obama called a new farm bill his third legislative priority, after a budget deal…

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October 20, 2013 

How to Maximize Financial Analysis and Reporting

Businesses often want to see how their company’s financial performance stacks up against the competition, but it’s difficult for accountants to find quality data on comparable, private companies.

 A Growth Opportunity For CPAs: Self-Directed IRA Investors

October 17, 2013 

A Growth Opportunity For CPAs: Self-Directed IRA Investors

With demand for alternative assets accelerating, CPAs have an opportunity to engage with a growing number of investors making investments in illiquid – and high potential – alternative assets held in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

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October 17, 2013 

Top 10 Reasons Accountants Are Cooler Than You Think

Kyle Dodwell, a CPA with Brown Smith and Wallace LLC in St. Louis, shares his top 10 list on his video blog, which brings a humorous, atypical and offbeat flavor to serious, but otherwise dry tax, accounting and advisory content.