December 25, 2012
Philly cop who scammed city out of real-estate taxes gets fired
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey has decided to fire Officer Elaine Thomas for an alleged tax scam, saying that a suspension wasn't enough.
December 21, 2012
U.S. economy a growing concern for Canadian executive CAs: CICA Business Monitor
Canada's executive chartered accountants are increasingly anxious about the U.S. economy heading into a new year, according to the latest CICA Business Monitor (Q4 2012).
December 20, 2012
Alabama accountant sentenced to 38 months for embezzling from client
A Montgomery accountant has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for embezzling about $440,000 from an elderly client's account, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
December 19, 2012
HR has to move with the tide
After four years of fighting a tough economic battle, HR professionals are finding that the choppy waters are beginning to settle, but as parts of the economy show signs of growth, new issues are arising.
December 17, 2012
Midwesterners to spend more on vacations, home improvements in 2013
Huntington Bank recently released its first consumer survey, focused on the Midwest market, that showed more residents are planning vacations and home-improvement projects for next year and are are planning to spend more on their holiday purchases this year.
December 12, 2012
Survey of Midwest Consumers Shows Optimism
A consumer-sentiment survey released on Tuesday shows consumers across a five-state swath of the Midwest have an optimistic view of the economy with many planning to spend on big-ticket items heading into the new year.
December 12, 2012
Premier of Cayman Islands arrested for financial crimes
The premier of the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush, 57, was arrested early Tuesday morning and detained in police custody in connection with a number of ongoing police investigations.
December 12, 2012
CareerCast.com ranks accounting as one of best jobs for people with disabilities
The accounting profession has been listed as one of the best professions for job seekers with disabilities, according to a new report by CareerCast.com. The top three were in medical fields, with "accountant/auditor" placing fourth.
December 12, 2012
What the 2013 Fiscal Cliff Means for Employers and Job Seekers – A Call to Action for Accountants
The "fiscal cliff" looms over the minds of business investors as Bush era tax cuts are scheduled to expire soon. Among other things, this could mean an increase of $2000 in income taxes for middle class families.
December 11, 2012
Ohio CPAs outline preferred priorities for Congress in 2013
Addressing fiscal cliff and tackling tax reform among top three 2013 issues for Ohio CPAs.
December 5, 2012
VouchedIn aims to match accounting pros and companies
Company on mission to Help Professionals and Companies to Connect, Collaborate and Contract
December 5, 2012
Blackbaud Index Shows Charitable Giving Down
The most recent Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving shows that charitable giving decreased 3.8% for the three months ending October 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.