Accounting

August 6, 2014 

An accounting professor at the University of Southern California has been recognized by the AICPA for his contributions to accounting academics.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 6, 2014 

The other day, I noticed that there was something interesting going on in my office. I was picking up different devices to use, depending on what tasks I wanted to accomplish. This was never a conscious decision – I never thought: “I shall purchase this ipad so that I can use it in this specific…

Stacy Kildal

August 5, 2014 

Which states have the most "business friendly" environments? According to the third annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, here are the top five:

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 5, 2014 

A new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found the majority of debit card overdraft fees are incurred on transactions of $24 or less and that the majority of overdrafts are repaid within three days. Put in lending terms, if a consumer borrowed $24 for three days and paid the median overdraft fee…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 5, 2014 

Tourism was a big job creator in Florida in 2013, according to a report released Monday from Florida TaxWatch.

August 5, 2014 

The big skies over Texas will soon be graced by thundering rocket launches. Governor Rick Perry and SpaceX made it official Monday, announcing that the rocket company will build a spaceport on the coast near Brownsville.

August 5, 2014 

Nearly three in five private companies are confident about the U.S. economy, continuing their 18-month optimism streak. More than one-third of them plan major new capital investments, the highest percentage in over two years. The majority of private companies also plan to increase headcount, but minimally, via targeted hiring.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 5, 2014 

From food trucks to online retailers, a growing number of mainstream businesses are accepting virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, as a payment method. But as the popularity of digital cash rises, states are beginning to look at ways to regulate its use.

August 5, 2014 

Nearly a quarter of all Californians could soon have their medical histories accessible to doctors and emergency rooms all over the state with just a few strokes on the keyboard.

August 4, 2014 

A short gig doing security for the True Blood television show. A stint driving for a rental car company. A week as a customer service representative at a retail store.

August 4, 2014 

July was the sixth straight month that the economy added more than 200,000 net new jobs, which hadn't happened since the early dot-com boom in 1997.

August 4, 2014 

While there are millions of small business owners across the United States, most of them can generally fit into one of "four distinct types," according to a new survey by sales and marketing software maker Infusionsoft. The company's 2014 Small Business Market Survey also sheds light on how each type manages business challenges while attracting…

Isaac M. O'Bannon