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Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
June 12, 2013
Nevada Gov. approves $19 billion two-year budget
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has approved bills to spend $19 billion in the next two years to run state government, conduct an audit on the cost of the death penalty and restore pay to state workers.
June 12, 2013
State agency promised to create more jobs with increased funds, boosted cash reserves instead
South Carolina's Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services told lawmakers it would spend $3.8 million to hire 47 new agents, but instead used the money to boost the agency's cash reserves, according to a new report from the Legislative Audit Council.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Businesses unprepared for cyber threats
CIOs are assuming more strategic roles based on evolving risks and opportunities
June 10, 2013
Report looks at FASB’s Proposed Accounting Standards for Leases
Thomson Reuters has released an overview of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) proposed accounting standards for leases.
June 6, 2013
Karen Abramson appointed as new CEO for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Division
Wolters Kluwer today announced the appointment of Karen Abramson as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a global leader in tax, accounting and audit software and solutions. Abramson most recently served as President and CEO of CCH Tax & Accounting, North America.
June 5, 2013
Wisconsin for-profit colleges may face new financial standards
Developers seeking city financing for projects that include for-profit colleges will face new standards under a proposal recommended for approval Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.
May 30, 2013
New Wikipedia-style website offers free CPA Exam prep and review
After spending about $100,000 or more on five years of college to get an accounting degree, most young professionals who want to sit for the CPA exam are faced with several thousand more in preparation and review course costs.
May 29, 2013
IRS watchdog says agency staff are misusing travel cards
Although the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) travel card program controls are generally effective, the agency needs to take more aggressive action to address card misuse.
May 28, 2013
CFOs leveraging data to drive business growth
KPMG and CFO Research launch eight-week research series to investigate how finance executives should examine technology to get the right information at the right time
May 27, 2013
Accessing Cloud Data: The Leaner, Meaner Racing Bike Approach
Current market research studies indicate more than 50 percent of small-to-medium sized accounting firms plan on using cloud-based applications over the next few years. For companies with more than 50 employees, that number rises to 90 percent.
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge
Blackbaud, Inc. — The Financial Edge800-443-9441www.blackbaud.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: The Financial Edge from Blackbaud is ideally suited for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations, and government entities that have complex management and reporting needs, as well as the need for comprehensive donor and grant management capability. Strengths Excellent...…
May 27, 2013
2013 Review of Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND
Cougar Mountain Software — Denali FUND800-390-7073www.cougarmtn.com From the June 2013 review of non-profit accounting systems. Best Fit: Small to mid-sized organizations would benefit the most from Denali, which offers easy system setup, the ability to handle multiple fund accounts, and an affordable price tag. Strengths Great user interface Extensive help function Scalable, with the ability...…