Advisory

 States Seek Ways to Regulate Bitcoin

May 28, 2014 

States Seek Ways to Regulate Bitcoin

State regulators in Massachusetts and others around the country are taking a close look at virtual currencies as bitcoin continues to grow in popularity.

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May 26, 2014 

NMGI Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Receives Award

Network Management Group, Inc. provides consulting, technology solutions, systems and related services to public and private sector clients throughout the United States. The MSP Mentor 200 award is annually identified by Nine Lives Media's North America edition.

 WeiserMazars Merges with Risk & Compliance Firm ICS

May 22, 2014 

WeiserMazars Merges with Risk & Compliance Firm ICS

ICS’ Co-Founders, John White and John Palmer, have joined as Principals at WeiserMazars to lead the Banking Internal Audit practice and are accompanied nationally by their ICS professional team. The merger significantly expands WeiserMazars’ Governance, Risk & Compliance Services capabilities.

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May 21, 2014 

Ohio Society of CPAs Supports Federal Financial Statement Transparancy Act

The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) is commending Representative Jim Renacci (R-Ohio), a CPA, for his introduction of the Federal Financial Statement Transparency Act of 2014 in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill with bipartisan support that will make for a more accountable and transparent federal government.

 IRS Names New Members of Tax Exempt Advisory Committee

May 21, 2014 

IRS Names New Members of Tax Exempt Advisory Committee

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that its Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) will hold a public meeting on June 11, when the panel will submit its annual reports and recommendations to senior IRS executives. Ten newly appointed members of the panel (listed below) will also be introduced at the public…

 Commercial Construction Slows in Q1, But Growth Expected

May 21, 2014 

Commercial Construction Slows in Q1, But Growth Expected

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2014 shows that extreme winter weather conditions suppressed nonresidential construction activity during the period, with spending declines in all three months of the period. The index predicts a return to expansion during the remainder of the year, however.

 Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?

May 15, 2014 

Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?

Which states have the best 401(k) plans? That question isn't usually tied to geography, but financial advisory firm Judy Diamond Associates has found some key differences and benefits based on location.

 The Secret Sauce to Beating the Competition

May 15, 2014 

The Secret Sauce to Beating the Competition

His firm has seen around 70 new clients since it opened, and business increased by 50% last February. James says that much of his success lies in his team’s terrific focus on giving his customers what they want, something he feels is often overlooked in other firms who are too busy chasing the next prospect.

Hugh Duffy