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 3 Top Accounting Firms Join HLB International Network

January 18, 2022 

3 Top Accounting Firms Join HLB International Network

Three top 100 U.S. accounting firms have joined HLB, the global advisory and accounting network. The firms are Rehmann, Whitley Penn, and Miller Cooper. When asked why they chose to join HLB over other options, consistent themes included the network’s ...

 New CPA Exam Study App Offers Mini-Session Learning Options

January 18, 2022 

New CPA Exam Study App Offers Mini-Session Learning Options

Available for iOS in the Apple App Store and on Google Play, Surgent’s Study Companion app generates tailored plans and materials for “microbursts” of study, allowing learners to accumulate review time while managing tight schedules.

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January 16, 2022 

Mergers and Acquisitions to Remain Strong in 2022

Deal volume in North America remained consistently strong during 2021, with acquirers closing 614 deals, almost double the 325 deals achieved in the previous 12 months, although they only outperformed their regional index by the narrowest of margins ...

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January 16, 2022 

2021 Holiday Retail Sales Grew 14.1 Percent

Despite supply chain challenges, retailers kept their shelves stocked and consumers were able to fill their carts both in-store and online. Holiday spending during 2021 reflected continued consumer demand that is driving the economy and should continue...

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January 14, 2022 

What the SCOTUS OSHA Vaccine Mandate Case Means for Employers

On January 13, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled to block a federal rule that was to require many employers to impose coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and/or testing requirements on their workers or face penalties for noncompliance.