Accounting

March 3, 2014 

More than two dozen public health and medical organizations nationwide want all retailers with pharmacies to stop selling tobacco products.

March 3, 2014 

A new report shows that the unusually cold winter across the United States may have had an effect on hiring at small businesses, as sales revenue in many parts of the country were down due to weather conditions.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

March 3, 2014 

The results show that more than half of small businesses surveyed still use manual processes, such as a spreadsheet or pen and paper, to track finances. In addition, almost 40 percent of these businesses are spending multiple days on tax preparation.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 27, 2014 

Business expense trends show top restaurants and traveler favorites, and the results of its latest business spending report, covering the fourth quarter of 2013.

February 26, 2014 

New agreement gives CPAs in both countries access to same resources, credentials in rapidly growing, highly specialized practice areas.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 26, 2014 

Non-profit organizations that sponsor 403(b) plans have an opportunity to find out how their retirement program compares to others across the nation by participating in the 2014 Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) 403(b) Plan Survey .

February 25, 2014 

The second annual Junxure Advisor Conference will be held at the Las Vegas Four Seasons Hotel from Sept. 15-16, the company's co-founder and president has announced. Junxure provides CRM solutions for financial advisors.

February 25, 2014 

Six officials of organizations that were supposed to provide employment services for small businesses appeared for sentencing Friday for perpetuating what authorities described as the largest fraud case ever filed here -- a tax and insurance swindle with losses of more than $133 million.

February 25, 2014 

The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have reappointed Amaro Gomes (South America) and Pat Finnegan (North America) to serve second five-year terms as members of the IASB. The IFRS is responsible for the governance and oversight of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Isaac M. O'Bannon

February 24, 2014 

PNC Bank. is partnering with Bill.com to enhance the bank's Cash Flow InsightSM, a suite of online tools specifically designed to help small businesses better manage incoming and outgoing funds. The enhanced technology automates the payables and receivables processes, taking paper out of the equation when sending invoices, making payments and tracking approvals.

February 24, 2014 

The Pennsylvania state Department of Community and Economic Development and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority have done just that. DCED and PIDA said Wednesday they have sharply cut the interest rates and waived fees they charge on loans to businesses, to spark demand.

February 24, 2014 

The U.S. Senate has passed a law to allow states to steal even more money out of your pocket by forcing web sites to charge you a sales tax, no matter where you live.

Dave McClure