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 Investors Increasingly Wary of Volatile Markets

February 10, 2016 

Investors Increasingly Wary of Volatile Markets

Eighty percent of financial advisors reported that fear is the primary motivator for their clients, up from 51% in Q1 2015, reflecting escalating concerns over the steep increase in volatility across global markets. Additionally, nearly half (44%) of ...

 Poor Finances Prevent 45% of Non-Homeowners from Buying Homes

February 9, 2016 

Poor Finances Prevent 45% of Non-Homeowners from Buying Homes

Almost half of non-homeowners say their financial situation stands in their way of purchasing a home, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. 29% say they can't afford a down payment and 16% say their credit isn't good enough to qualify ...

 13 Million Americans Hide Bank or Credit Card Account From Spouse

February 9, 2016 

13 Million Americans Hide Bank or Credit Card Account From Spouse

Those accounts aren't the only financial secrets Americans are hiding: 41% have spent over $100 without their spouse or partner's knowledge, including 19% who have spent more than $500. Men are almost twice as likely as women to have spent more than ...

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February 8, 2016 

6 Ways to Talk About Money With Family

When we think about money, let’s be honest – we’re not talking about just money, but also a host of related consequences and deeply felt emotions.

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February 3, 2016 

CFOs Increasingly Value Soft Skills, Collaboration

The vast majority of the 533 global CFOs surveyed also cited collaboration with other parts of the organization as a key initiative in 2016, as finance increasingly sits at the “hub” of big data.

 What Will Future Accounting Clients Want from Your Firm?

January 29, 2016 

What Will Future Accounting Clients Want from Your Firm?

Right now, life in the accounting profession is good. Growth trends are on an upswing with accounting market employment up more than 4% over last year and steady revenue growth since 2011. We’ve rebounded from the recession and are starting to gain ...

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January 28, 2016 

Weiser Mazars Acquires New York Accounting Firm

The acquisition expands WeiserMazars’ Entrepreneurial Services and Health Care Consulting services with the addition of Marc H. Lion, founder of Lion & Company, and his team of five professionals.

 IRS Names 5 New Members To Advisory Council

January 24, 2016 

IRS Names 5 New Members To Advisory Council

Five new members of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) have been announced by the Internal Revenue Service. The organization provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss key tax ...