Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
March 24, 2014
Possible Data Breach at California DMV Could Expose Millions
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is reporting a possible data security breach in its credit card processing services but said it had not yet found evidence that its computer system had been hacked.
March 24, 2014
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March 24, 2014
California Unemployment Drops on Job Gains
With the job market continuing to strengthen, unemployment fell to its lowest level in 51/2years in California last month. But for many government workers, who make up an oversized portion of Sacramento's economy, it still feels a lot like the economic recovery has barely begun.
March 24, 2014
U.S. Giving Up Control of the Internet is a Bad Idea
The Obama Administration has proposed that the U.S. Department of Commerce give up its control over the Internet, in order to resolve questions about the National Security Agency spying on Internet traffic.
March 24, 2014
Internal Auditors Leveraging Technology to Protect Against Risk
As the business technology world is ever-changing, internal auditors are focused on better navigating social media risks, leveraging technology to improve the audit process, and collaborating more with business partners to address organizational risks.
March 23, 2014
Mass Transit Ridership at Highest Level Since 1956
Record ridership seen in Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Los Angeles, Utah and New York.
March 23, 2014
2014 IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses & Self-Employed
View business due dates with the IRS's online tax calendar.
March 21, 2014
FASB Issues Update for Private Companies on Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued guidance intended to improve private company financial reporting regarding consolidation of lessors in certain common control leasing arrangements.
March 20, 2014
N.Y. Town Clerk Accused of Embezzling $117K
New York state police, based on information developed by a state comptroller's audit, have arrested a former clerk/treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar, Oswego County, and charged her with embezzling $117,615 in village funds.
March 19, 2014
Autonomy CEO Says HP is Misleading Investors
In a sharply worded letter released Wednesday, Mike Lynch, former chief executive of Autonomy, has accused Hewlett-Packard of misleading shareholders about the accounting problems it claimed to have uncovered at the British company it acquired in 2011.
March 19, 2014
Report Shows Increased Risk Management Challenges
Internal business changes intended to address dynamic market shifts have created a more complex risk landscape for businesses around the globe. Compounding this problem, according to the PwC US Risk in Review report, “Re-evaluating how your company addresses risk,” is that traditional risk management systems have not evolved fast enough to monitor, track and manage…
March 19, 2014
SBA to Award Grants to Support Small Biz Innovation and R&D
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new grant program that will help state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities support small business programs that promote innovation and development.