Accounting

 U.S. Jobless Rate at Lowest Level in Five Years

December 11, 2013 

U.S. Jobless Rate at Lowest Level in Five Years

Employers added a solid 203,000 jobs in November, driving down the unemployment rate three-tenths of a percentage point to 7 percent, the lowest it's been since November 2008, the Labor Department said Friday.

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December 11, 2013 

PCAOB Scrutinizes Engagement Quality Reviews

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has released a report that provides information about registered audit firms' implementation and compliance with Auditing Standard No. 7, Engagement Quality Review.

 Survey Identifies Critical Element of Accounting Firm Growth

December 10, 2013 

Survey Identifies Critical Element of Accounting Firm Growth

Confidential peer networking is a rarely found but critical piece of practice management in the competitive accounting industry that is helping firms accelerate decision making and growth, according to managing partners and partners of mid-sized firms across the country.

 Survey: Younger Shoppers Respect Sustainability & Social Issues from Retailers

December 10, 2013 

Survey: Younger Shoppers Respect Sustainability & Social Issues from Retailers

Retailers and manufacturers courting Gen X and Y shoppers this holiday season should introduce more transparency into their product labels and identify fair trade, conflict-free and environmentally friendly practices, according to the results of a new survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.

 Questions To Ask Before Giving to a Nonprofit

December 8, 2013 

Questions To Ask Before Giving to a Nonprofit

Federal funding cuts and limited grants have forced many charities to rely on year-end donations in order to survive. For individuals, holiday giving is an opportunity to donate to a cause they care about, while securing a last-minute tax break.