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94% of Men Feel Pressure to Financially Support Themselves and Their Dependents
Financial responsibility is closely tied to their sense of self, with 78% saying losing their job would feel like a personal failure
February 29, 2016
Investors Bullish on Real Estate in 2016
Investors continue to be optimistic in their 2016 outlook for the U.S. real estate market, with 91 percent expecting real estate fundamentals to be about the same or better during the year ahead, according to KPMG’S 2016 Real Estate Industry Outlook.
February 29, 2016
New FASB Guidance Focuses on Lease Accounting
“The new guidance responds to requests from investors and other financial statement users for a more faithful representation of an organization’s leasing activities,” stated FASB Chair Russell G. Golden.
February 26, 2016
Professionals on the Move – February 29, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 22, 2016
The Great Tech Crash of 2016
Everyone loves a good disaster story. From shifting tectonic plates to the zombie apocalypse, it is great fun to spin a story of impending disaster, including the impending crash of the technology sector and its stocks.
February 17, 2016
Allan Koltin Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame
Recognized as a thought leader in the profession, Koltin is a well-known speaker at events around the world, and has also provided industry commentary and analysis to various media, including CPA Practice Advisor, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg, the Wall ...
February 16, 2016
WeiserMazars Expands Valuation Services, Names Richman to Lead Practice
The accounting firm WeiserMazars LLP is expanding its business valuation advisory services practice, and has named new partner Bruce Richman to lead the practice section. He will be based out of the firm’s Chicago office. The expanded practice will ...
February 12, 2016
Professionals on the Move – February 16, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.