April 10, 2014
Americans More Focused on Personal Finances
Despite continued minor improvement in the economy, most Americans are still worried and are increasingly focusing on improving their personal finances, according to a new report.
April 9, 2014
CFOs Focusing More on Financial Planning for Strategy
A new survey of the top financial leaders in America's businesses shows that they are becoming more strategic in their decision-making, and also relying more on financial planning when developing and guiding their corporate strategy.
April 9, 2014
New Tablet Version of GASB Research System Launched
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) today announced the release of a version of the GASB Governmental Accounting Research System that has been designed for use on tablet devices.
April 5, 2014
The Secret to Small Business Success: Planning and Financial Management
79 percent of companies with a business plan say they are better off financially compared to a year ago, while only a third of small businesses without a business plan can say the same thing.
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.
April 3, 2014
Small Businesses Hopeful on Growth, But Only 22% Expect to Hire
Following an unusually severe winter that stagnated much economic activity, small and mid-sized business owners in the U.S. are now forecasting sunnier days ahead, at least for the next six months.
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…
April 2, 2014
Economists: California Drought Could Weaken Economy for Years
Economists said in the quarterly forecast that arid conditions in 2013, the driest year on record for the Golden State, could diminish the fishing and manufacturing sectors in the state. However, the effect depends on whether the drought is "normal" or the beginning of "a long arid period."
April 2, 2014
California Ranks First in Women-Owned Businesses
California remains home to the greatest number of women-owned businesses in the nation and is the only state to surpass the 1 million threshold, according to the latest American Express analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
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.
April 2, 2014
College Professor Convicted of Defrauding National Science Foundation, Students
A Morgan State University professor was convicted Tuesday in connection with a scheme to defraud the National Science Foundation and his students.
April 2, 2014
New Rule Makes SBA Loan Programs More Accessible for Small Businesses
U.S. small businesses will gain improved access to two major government-guaranteed loan programs once a final rule to that effect issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration becomes effective April 21, 2014.