January 28, 2013
Retail trade group forecasts 3.4 percent growth this year
The National Retail Federation is forecasting subdued retail sales growth of 3.4 percent for 2013.
January 28, 2013
Collective Bargaining: Changes may come to many states in 2013
The past few years have been filled with high-profile labor battles that drew protestors by the thousands to statehouses around the country.
January 27, 2013
Pennsylvania tax collector arrested in $50K theft
A Pennsylvania tax collector was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 owed to the borough of Fayette City and Belle Vernon Area School District.
January 27, 2013
Police chief’s wife sentenced to prison for embezzling funds from employer
A 38-year-old Madison woman, who is also the wife of the Madison Police Chief, was sentenced Friday in federal court to 15 months in prison for embezzling funds from her employer, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton.
January 25, 2013
New Hampshire retail industry now in recovery
New Hampshire's retail industry is finally recovering from the great recession, as is obvious from both sales and employment, thanks partly to America's slow economic recovery and partly to our northern neighbors.
January 25, 2013
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs accepting applications for scholarships
Applications for college accounting scholarships are being accepted by the WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. now through February 28, 2013. Students may apply for up to $5,000 at www.wicpa.or/efscholarships.
January 24, 2013
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to third embezzlement charge in four years
A bookkeeper accused of stealing $3,200 from an East Palo Alto dental office while on probation for ripping off two Redwood City dental offices pleaded no contest Tuesday to a felony embezzlement charge.
January 24, 2013
New “Study Your Way” CPA Exam Prep system announced
Roger CPA Review has released a new "Study Your Way" solution to their course, allowing students optimum flexibility to study anytime, anywhere and customize their options.
January 24, 2013
How Small Businesses Can Guard Against Fraud
http://dsef.org Are you a small business owner? Here are some scams to watch out for that specifically target small businesses. Brought to you by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).
January 23, 2013
Bloomberg BNA appoints Darren McKewen as President
Bloomberg BNA announced that Darren McKewen has been named President of Bloomberg BNA, succeeding Greg McCaffery, who was named the Chief Executive Officer of Bloomberg Law in September.
January 23, 2013
Pennsylvania bookkeeper gets year in jail for theft, forgery
A Mt. Pleasant, PA, bookkeeper will spend nearly one year in jail after she was sentenced Tuesday for embezzling more than $400,000 from a Greensburg accounting firm to buy scratch-off lottery tickets.
January 23, 2013
University designs new accounting MS and BS degree programs around CPA requirements
The resurgence of students interested in accounting careers has been notable over the past few years. The University of the Pacific' Eberhardt School of Business is one of many colleges expanding accounting degree programs to meet this demand.