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April 15, 2014 

Accounting Firm’s Investment in Staff Pays Off

When it comes to investing in employees, CohnReznick LLP knows a thing or two. The accounting, tax and advisory firm was recently named one of the Best Places to Work for Career Development by Crain’s Chicago Business. CohnReznick’s Chicago office was ranked third among the honorees in the career development category.

Taija Sparkman

 5 Ways to Measure Your Firm’s Social Media Efforts

April 8, 2014 

5 Ways to Measure Your Firm’s Social Media Efforts

Professionals who participate in social media, and certainly most accountants I know, want to measure what they’re doing, in order to know if they should increase or decrease the time they spend on non-billable activities. Seldom do I find anyone who tweets or networks with colleagues on LinkedIn just because it takes up valuable time…

Scott Cytron

 Decosimo Announces New Principal

April 8, 2014 

Decosimo Announces New Principal

David Cranford, CPA, a 25-year veteran in health care finances, has become a principal in the Decosimo accounting firm specializing in health care.

 Illinios CPA Society Honors New CPAs

April 4, 2014 

Illinios CPA Society Honors New CPAs

The Illinois CPA Society recently awarded several individuals with its Excel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement on the 2013 CPA Exam. The Excel Award, established in 1984 by the Society's Board of Directors, is presented to new CPAs for outstanding performance on the Uniform CPA Examination.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 AICPA Offers Mentoring Program for Forensic Accounting

April 2, 2014 

AICPA Offers Mentoring Program for Forensic Accounting

For those who love accounting and also have a bit of sleuth inside, a new mentorship program offered by the American Institute of CPAs might be a perfect fit. The Certified in Financial Forensics Mentor Program is designed for AICPA members interested in developing their skills and business practices in forensic accounting through the help…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Los Angeles Ranks Among Worst Job Markets

April 2, 2014 

Los Angeles Ranks Among Worst Job Markets

The starkly negative report on the economic health of the nation's largest county, with a population of 10 million, contrasted Los Angeles with nearby suburban counties and with other, more dynamic cities across the nation.