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What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs
As teams become more complex and technology-driven, project management is emerging as a critical skill beyond CPA training alone.
January 27, 2013
Alabama hoping for more film production and revenue in state
It's still too early to tell what effect recent legislation will have on Alabama's ability to attract film and television production companies. But if you ask Kathy Faulk, director of the Alabama Film Office, the marquee might as well read "Welcome to Alabama."
January 27, 2013
More business owners operate alone, without employees
Salesman, bookkeeper, adviser and entrepreneur -- Michael Cunningham is all of these as the owner of Sea Isle Bait & Tackle. He is also the only employee.
January 27, 2013
Investors looking at Colorado’s new growth industry: Marijuana
Two hedge-fund partners -- monogrammed shirts, taut Windsor knots, cuff links -- step into a hipster cafe in Denver called Sputnik on an unorthodox mission.
January 27, 2013
Business owners feel pinch of unemployment taxes
When North Carolina politicians say it's up to businesses to hire again so the economy can recover, they mean people such as Cindy and Dave Schulz.
January 27, 2013
Tax credit for historic preservation to be reviewed
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in Detroit Friday that he has ordered a review of rules governing the use of historic preservation tax credits with a view to making the credits easier to use in cities like Detroit.
January 27, 2013
Pennsylvania tax collector arrested in $50K theft
A Pennsylvania tax collector was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 owed to the borough of Fayette City and Belle Vernon Area School District.
January 27, 2013
Police chief’s wife sentenced to prison for embezzling funds from employer
A 38-year-old Madison woman, who is also the wife of the Madison Police Chief, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 15 months in prison for embezzling funds from her employer, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton.
January 27, 2013
City mayor pledges to work for free after critical state audit
An Oklahoma mayor accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds outside the scope of his elected office said he will work for free beginning immediately.
January 25, 2013
Missouri lawmakers considering 1 cent sales tax increase for buildings and roads
Several senators are drafting a proposal that would raise the state sales tax by a penny to pay for specific transportation projects. Part of the money would be allotted to cities and counties for upkeep of local roads and bridges. The 1-cent tax would expire in 10 years.
January 25, 2013
New Hampshire retail industry now in recovery
New Hampshire's retail industry is finally recovering from the great recession, as is obvious from both sales and employment, thanks partly to America's slow economic recovery and partly to our northern neighbors.
January 25, 2013
Kansas Gov. tax plan eliminates homeowner property tax deduction
The governor wants to wipe away the income deduction claimed by Kansans for property taxes they pay on their homes. Nixing that deduction would raise revenue, at least partially offsetting the lower state income tax rates Brownback wants to adopt.
January 25, 2013
Professionals on the Move – January 25, 2013
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.