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Economic growth is expected to continue in the United States throughout the remainder of 2013, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2013 Semiannual Economic Forecast.

Darren Root and Chris Frederiksen, Chairman and CEO of 2020 Group USA, at CPA Practice Advisor’s 2013 Thought Leader Symposium, discuss unification of accounting software databases, professional time management tracking, and value pricing in tax and accounting firms.

An estimate released Wednesday by the state's Independent Fiscal Office shows a $520 million shortfall between projected general fund revenues and Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed budget through the end of the next fiscal year.

Struggling Diebold Inc. started 2013 with one major job cut -- that of now former Chief Executive Officer Thomas Swidarski.

Same-store sales and customer traffic results were mixed; Restaurant operators somewhat more optimistic about sales growth and the economy

Small and mid-sized businesses are failing at security. This puts them in peril and, if they're your clients, you could suffer, too.

Recently, a KPMG senior audit partner leaked privileged client information to a "golfing buddy." This is not just another accounting or insider trading scandal. This event is different, and just may be a watershed for investors and the auditing profession. Grumpy Old Accountants provides commentary on contemporary accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues. It is dedicated to promoting ethical and transparent financial reporting, common sense standard-setting, and effective auditing. Content is provided by Anthony H. Catanach, Jr., who is a Fellow with the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. This video reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of The American College or Villanova University.

As a Big 4 firm was auditing JobsOhio's books last fall, it also was seeking $1 million in taxpayer money from JobsOhio for an unnamed client.