CAS July 23, 2026
Americans Lost $68 Billion to Scams in 2025
6% of the U.S. population were victims of financial scams in 2025, with total losses reaching approximately $68 billion.
February 5, 2014
New System Helps Companies Track Conflict Minerals for SEC Reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new conflict minerals rule requires thousands of companies to perform due diligence to determine whether their products contain tin, tantalum, tungsten, or gold, determine the country of origin for those minerals and report their findings to customers and the SEC.
February 3, 2014
Ohio Ranks Among Worst for Personal Finances
Financial security remains elusive for almost half of Ohio households, which often are one medical issue, pink slip or other crisis away from plunging into severe poverty, according to a new report from the Corporation for Enterprise Development.
February 2, 2014
Financial Accounting Foundation Names CPA As Chair of Advisory Council
The Financial Accounting Foundation has announced that Steven E. Buller, CPA, managing director and former chief financial officer of BlackRock, Inc., has been appointed chairman of the group's Advisory Council (FASAC). His term begins on February 1, 2014, and concludes on December 31, 2015.
January 30, 2014
IRS Announces New Members for Reporting Program Committee
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the selection of seven new members for the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC)
January 30, 2014
Accounting Firm Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2014.
January 29, 2014
The Disadvantages of Budgeting
A budget is based on a set of assumptions that are generally not too far distant from the operating conditions under which it was formulated.
January 28, 2014
How Accountants Can Become a “Broker of Services”
Many accountants desire to reduce reliance on providing often-commoditized services such as tax preparation and financial statements, but how do you get your practice moving in another direction?
January 22, 2014
Experts Warn of Scam Emails About Data Breach at Target
In the aftermath of the data breach that potentially exposed the credit and debit card information for 80 million shoppers, Target sent out an official email stating that the company would offer one free year of credit monitoring through Experian.
January 22, 2014
Tips for Tackling Small Business Finances in 2014
Online accounting software maker Xero has released a new collection of critical tips and advice from accountants that is designed to help small businesses improve operations in 2014.
January 21, 2014
AICPA Honors CPA for Contributions to Financial Planning
The American Institute of CPAs today recognized Steven Levey, CPA/PFS, CGMA, with the AICPA Special Recognition Award for 2014. The Institute presents the award to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to a particular area of the profession.
January 21, 2014
International Accounting Alliance Appoints New Board Member
Ronald Storch of Berdon LLP in New York joins respected accountants from around the world on TIAG’s Advisory Board.
January 17, 2014
Saving for Retirement: What You Should Be Doing Now
You’ve heard the mantra a thousand times: It’s never too early to start saving and planning for retirement. Whether you’ve heeded that advice closely or have let time slip by, it’s also not usually too late to have a positive effect on your retirement finances.