Accounting

 Report Shows Increased Risk Management Challenges

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…

 SBA to Award Grants to Support Small Biz Innovation and R&D

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.

 AICPA Comments on ‘Valuation of Customer-Related Assets’ Exposure Draft

March 18, 2014 

AICPA Comments on ‘Valuation of Customer-Related Assets’ Exposure Draft

The AICPA's Forensic and Valuation Services Executive Committee submitted a comment letter to The Appraisal Foundation on the second exposure draft of Valuation of Customer Related Assets on February 28. The exposure draft offers guidance for those that are preparing fair value measurements of customer-related assets.

 8 Common 1031 Property Exchange Mistakes

March 18, 2014 

8 Common 1031 Property Exchange Mistakes

A 1031 exchange is a swap of one business or investment asset for another without tax. Right? Sure, but there are very specific rules and conditions and if, like many investors, you make one of these common mistakes, you could be paying a significant penalty.

 The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

March 17, 2014 

The Top Industries for Growth in 2014

Just ask the buggy whip manufacturers: When one industry goes into decline, others spring up. And when one prospers, outsiders try to find a way to tap into that success, as well.

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March 17, 2014 

Which Cities Rank the Best for Startups?

When you think of startups, New York City, Silicon Valley and San Francisco probably come to mind as great locations. But where do these two tech meccas rank on a list of the "best cities" for startups? Not even in the top five.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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March 17, 2014 

Retailers Increasing Use of RFID Tracking Tags

Retail companies including Cincinnati-based Macy's Inc. are accelerating adoption of radio-frequency identification technology that allows items to be identified and tracked wirelessly via radio waves.

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March 17, 2014 

The Cloud Brings a Rise in Coworking

Being away from the rigid hierarchy of office cubes suits many, but something's missing — a sense of community and collaboration. Enter coworking spaces — locations where freelancers and remote workers can do their jobs, but also share ideas or just talk during breaks.

 Indiana Cracks Down on Sales Tax Violators

March 17, 2014 

Indiana Cracks Down on Sales Tax Violators

Businesses that fail to pass along sales taxes collected from customers to the state could be next in line for the Indiana Department of Revenue's ramped-up enforcement efforts.