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February 18, 2013
Facebook and Twitter hacked: Is user data safe? Java bug and online security back in spotlight
Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.
February 17, 2013
At Thought Leader Symposium, Sage emphasizes helping accounting firms work better with small business clients
During a presentation to the top thought leaders in the accounting profession, Sage North America executives focused on its strategy of helping professional accountants and their clients work more productively together.
February 17, 2013
Tax and Accounting Thought Leaders Meet
Thought leaders and vendors discuss emerging and long-term trends affecting the profession and clients, as well as the needs of professionals, upcoming technology developments by vendors and long-range strategies.
February 15, 2013
City comptroller gets 19-year sentence for fraud; CPA auditors being sued
Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the small city of Dixon, Illinois, has received a prision sentence of 19 years and 7 months for embezzling millions from the city. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard.
February 15, 2013
Sage to Divest Sage Non-Profit Solutions, SalesLogix, and Sage ACT!
The Sage Group PLC announced the sale of three North American products to KKR-Accel and Swiftpage today for a total of $101.2 million, including $91.2 million in cash.
February 15, 2013
Second Annual Ultimate Accounting vCon for Small Accounting Firms to be Held in May
Accounting speakers Michelle Long, CPA, owner of Long for Success, and Sandi Smith Leyva, CPA, owner of Sandra L. Leyva, Inc., will host the Second Annual Ultimate Accounting vCon May 16-17, 2013.
February 15, 2013
Iowa lawmakers consider property tax plan that cuts $250 million
Iowa state senators have offered a revised $250 million, five-year plan to reduce commercial property taxes for most Iowa businesses via an annual state tax credit.
February 15, 2013
National Tax Lien Association to host annual conference in Miami
The National Tax Lien Association (NTLA) will host its annual conference at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida, April 3–5, 2013.
February 15, 2013
Newlyweds arrested for suspected tax fraud, ID theft
Two days after their house was searched, Jermell Cornelius Hickman married his girlfriend, Ebonie Hampton.
February 15, 2013
Former IRS agent pleads guilty to theft of funds
A Kansas woman formerly employed by the Internal Revenue Service faces up to 10 years in federal prison and fines after admitting she stole thousands in public funds, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
February 14, 2013
Report: Small businesses employ 55 million workers, are key to states’ economic recovery
Small businesses are leading most states' economic recovery, according to a new state-by-state report released today by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy, an independent office that serves as the voice for small business within the federal government.
February 14, 2013
Switzerland helping IRS find U.S. tax evaders
The U.S. and Switzerland have signed a pact to crack down on tax evaders by making Swiss banks reveal more information about offshore accounts held by Americans, the Treasury Department said Thursday.